Rahul Guha

Dr. Rahul Guha served as CEO of Cornerstone Research from 2020 to 2026, leading an international team of professionals supporting clients and experts across complex litigation challenges. He has more than thirty years of experience applying economic analysis to high-profile antitrust, intellectual property, and product misrepresentation cases.

Guha joined Cornerstone Research in 1996, where he co-headed the firm's antitrust and competition practice and founded the life sciences practice. Before his CEO appointment, he served as chief strategy officer, spearheading initiatives involving firm, business, and expert development, and held positions on several governance committees. He earned a BEng in Electronics and Telecommunication from Jadavpur University, an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, and a PhD in Economics and Management from Cornell University.

In 2022, he was named to Profiles in Diversity Journal's list of Asian Leaders Worth Watching for his dedication to excellence, commitment to mentoring, and community involvement. In 2026, Consulting Magazine named him to its Top Consultants list, recognizing him for Lifetime Achievement. During his tenure as CEO, he led significant global expansion—increasing headcount by more than 50%, scaling the London office, and establishing a new presence in Brussels.

Career History

• Chief Executive Officer, Cornerstone Research (2020–2026)
• Chief Strategy Officer, Cornerstone Research
• Co-head, Global Antitrust and Competition Practice, Cornerstone Research
• Founder, Life Sciences Practice, Cornerstone Research
• Analyst, Cornerstone Research (joined 1996)

What Guha could bring to a successor role: Based on his documented career, Dr. Guha brings three decades of deep expertise in complex economic and litigation consulting, proven ability to scale global operations (expanding headcount by 50% and opening new international offices), demonstrated success building and mentoring world-class practice areas from inception, and a track record of combining strategic vision with culture-building. His combination of technical acumen in antitrust and life sciences analysis with executive leadership experience positions him well for senior roles in consulting, financial advisory, or regulatory contexts requiring both analytical rigor and organizational vision.