Name: Ms Rosabeth Moss Kanter.

Position: Chaired professor at Harvard Business School, business strategist, consultant and author.

Family: Married with one son.

Books written: Author of several bestsellers including; Men and women of the corporation, The change masters, When giants learn to dance and World class: thriving locally in the global economy.

Wish for the future? To be around when man starts exploring other planets.

Why is she in Ireland? She will speak to business leaders at an IBEC/IBM sponsored breakfast next Tuesday on the theme of "business and educational partnerships".