Raghuram Rajan

Raghuram Rajan is an Indian economist, with experiences in a range of industries including: finance, international policy and academia. As a keynote speaker, he draws on his wealth of knowledge to educate the audience on the connection between businesses, nations and finance. Chief Economist and Director of Research at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is one of the most influential roles Raghuram had held in his economic career. Responsible for reviewing the strategies used by the IMF and analysing the growth of the world economy, Raghuram was the youngest person to ever be appointed to the position.

In 2013, Raghuram became the Governor to the Reserve Bank of India where he implemented banking reforms and lowered inflation. After a successful period as Governor, Raghuram proved himself as an invaluable resource to the world of economics and he became the Vice Chairman of the Bank for International Settlements in 2015. In 1987 Raghuram gained a gold medal on completion of his Masters in business administration, for exceptional academic performance. The hard work and commitment Raghuram applied to his studies was evident throughout his impressive career.

Writing his PhD thesis on the relationship between corporations and countries with their banks enabled Raghuram to gain a deeper understanding of the finance sector, which he then sought a career in. As a world leader in economics, Raghuram has been the recipient of a number of prestigious accolades. For his work on the theory of finance, Raghuram won the Fischer Black Prize in 2003, which is given to an economist under forty who has made considerable contributions to the industry.

In 2013 he received further praise for his influential financial research and was awarded the Deutsche Bank Prize in Financial Economics. As a best selling author, Raghuram has published six informational books, one of which,‘Fault Lines: How Hidden Fractures Still Threaten the World Economy’, was named the Business Book of the Year. One of the foremost experts on world economics, Raghuram Rajan is highly in demand as an authority speaker. Whether you want to understand the implications of the global economy on your business, discover future trends to prepare for or simply gain an education on the topic, Raghuram is the most qualified and experienced speaker for you.