Carla Harris

Carla Harris is a renowned author, having written several best-selling books such as “Lead to Win: How to Be a Powerful, Impactful, Influential Leader in Any Environment” and “Strategize to Win: The New Way to Start Out, Step Up, or Start Over”.

Named as one of the Top 40 Female Speakers in the World in 2020, Carla engages audiences around the world with her popular “Carla’s Pearls” where she shares with both leaders and emerging leaders how to maximize their career success.

In addition to her business leadership, Carla Harris is also a renowned singer and songwriter. She has released several albums and has been featured in many shows and performances, including the Grand Ole Opry, Carnegie Hall, and the Apollo Theater.

Carla is currently a Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley. She was Vice Chairman of Wealth Management from 2013 through 2021 and Chair of the Morgan Stanley Foundation from 2005 to 2014; she also sits on the boards of several community organizations. In August 2013, Carla was appointed by President Barack Obama to chair the National Women’s Business Council. Carla joined Morgan Stanley in 1987 after completing an AB in economics from Harvard University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.