Rakesh Mohan is an economist and former Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India. He is one of India’s most senior policymakers and an expert on central banking, monetary policy infrastructure and urban affairs. He is the Vice Chairperson of Indian Institute of Human Settlements. Most recently he was... Read more
Rakesh Mohan is an economist and former Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India. He is one of India’s most senior policymakers and an expert on central banking, monetary policy infrastructure and urban affairs. He is the Vice Chairperson of Indian Institute of Human Settlements.
Most recently he was executive director at the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC, representing Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Bhutan. He was also Chairman for the National Transport Development Policy Committee for the Government of India with the rank of Minister of State.
As deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India Dr Mohan was in charge of monetary policy, financial markets, economic research and statistics.
Dr Rakesh Mohan has also represented India at a variety of international forums including Basel and the G20.
Dr Mohan is Senior Fellow at the Jackson Institute for Global Affairs at Yale University and Distinguished Fellow at Brookings India. He is also a Senior Adviser to the McKinsey Global Institute and a Non-Resident Senior Research Fellow of Stanford Centre for International Development at Stanford University.
Dr Mohan has written extensively on urban economics, urban development and Indian economic policy reforms. His most recent book, ‘Growth with Financial Stability: Central Banking in an Emerging Market’, focuses on issues relating to the evolution of banking and finance the conduct of monetary policy, the management of the financial sector and the role of central banking in the Global Financial Crisis.
Dr Rakesh Mohan has a BSc from Imperial College, a BA from Yale University and a PhD from Princeton University.
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Rakesh Mohan's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Rakesh tailored to your event.
Rakesh Mohan speaks on Economics & Finance. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Rakesh to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Rakesh Mohan for events worldwide, subject to Rakesh's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Rakesh Mohan is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Rakesh can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Rakesh Mohan on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Rakesh can offer.
Rakesh Mohan delivers keynotes in Hindi. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Rakesh Mohan's areas of expertise include Economics & Finance. To get a clear sense of Rakesh's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Rakesh Mohan can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Economics & Finance is relevant. Details of Rakesh's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Rakesh Mohan is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Rakesh Mohan, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Rakesh's current availability for your dates.