The globally recognized management guru C.K. Prahalad passed away in San Diego on the 16th of April. Notably, Prahalad at 68 was suffering from a brief illness which has taken its toll. Prahalad was known as a man who had stupendous potential in changing the way businesses are run across major global economies.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 40 years, Gayatri, his children, Murali Krishna and Deepa, their spouses and three grandchildren. Notably, Prahalad started his career at the age of 19.

A bachelor in Physics, he took up a job at Union Carbide battery plant but destiny had bigger plans for him. After coming back from IIM Ahmadabad, Prahalad joined Harvard Business School for a D.B.A. degree in the year 1975. His essay co-authored with Gary Hamel on the topic “core competence” is the most reprinted article in the Harvard Business School.

The guru of the bottom of the pyramid approach, Prahalad has worked closely with companies like Board of Directors of NCR Corporation, Teradata Corporation, Hindustan Unilever Limited and the World Resources Institute.

May his soul rest in peace.