Atif Rafiq

Atif Rafiq is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience in Silicon Valley and the Fortune 500.

He has held significant roles at digital native companies like Amazon, Yahoo!, and AOL, and later transitioned to C-suite positions at McDonald's, Volvo, and MGM Resorts.

As a global P&L, transformation, and innovation leader, Atif has overseen large teams and driven business growth across various companies.

Atif Rafiq made history as the first Chief Digital Officer in the Fortune 500 at McDonald's and has risen to the president level in the Fortune 300, showcasing his pioneering spirit and strategic vision.

Apart from his corporate achievements, Atif has built a strong following in management and leadership circles with over 500,000 LinkedIn followers and a newsletter, Re, reaching over 100,000 subscribers.

Passionate about driving companies towards the future, Atif leverages his expertise through Ritual, a software app for team innovation, and his roles as a keynote speaker, Board member, and CEO advisor.

His career highlights include P&L ownership, founding and leading a venture-backed firm, and active involvement in tech events and media outlets as a thought leader.

As an advisor and investor, Atif has lent his expertise to over 25 startups, including notable names like Headspace, SpaceX, and 23&Me.

On the board of Flutter Entertainment Plc, Clearcover, and other organizations, Atif Rafiq continues to make an impact in the corporate world.

His educational background includes an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a BA in Mathematics-Economics from Wesleyan University, and studies at Stuyvesant High School, laying a strong foundation for his successful career.