Abstract
In today’s fast-changing and complex world, leadership must evolve beyond authority and hierarchy. True impact comes from authenticity, trust, and service.
In this engaging session, Ravi Avasarala explores how authentic and servant leadership inspire and empower the next generation of professionals. Born and raised in Bangalore, Ravi brings his global leadership journey full circle, blending local roots with international experience.
In a city that continues to shape global technology and innovation, this conversation invites project professionals to rethink leadership beyond titles and hierarchy.
Drawing from over 25 years of portfolio and program leadership, he shares real-world stories, lessons from leading without formalauthority, and practical strategies to build influence through purpose.
Participants will also discover PMI’s M.O.R.E. Framework and how it helps project practitioners, chapter leaders, and volunteers move beyond execution toward measurable, value-driven outcomes.
This session is an invitation to lead with courage, strengthen trust, and create lasting impact — because leadership is not about position; it is about purpose.
About the speaker
Ravi Avasarala is a strategic Program, Project, and Portfolio Leader with over 25 years of experience delivering complex initiatives across Healthcare, Telecommunications, Banking, and Insurance. He serves as Senior Manager, Enterprise Delivery at CVS Health, leading cross-functional initiatives within Enterprise Information Security and aligning strategy with measurable business outcomes.
Ravi also serves as President of the PMI Chicagoland Chapter, championing servant leadership and advancing project professionals beyond traditional boundaries. He believes delivering projects on time and on budget is only the beginning — true leadership lies in creating value, strengthening trust, and enabling organizational impact.
An avid long-distance runner, Ravi draws on the discipline and resilience of endurance training to lead through change and stay focused on long-term outcomes