Vinod Rai is an Indian economist who served as the 11th Comptroller and Auditor General of India until 2013. He is the current chairman of UN Panel of External Auditors. Rai is widely considered a symbol of the anti-corruption movement and is credited with having turned the office of the... Read more
Vinod Rai is an Indian economist who served as the 11th Comptroller and Auditor General of India until 2013. He is the current chairman of UN Panel of External Auditors. Rai is widely considered a symbol of the anti-corruption movement and is credited with having turned the office of the CAG into a powerful force for accountability and transparency in contemporary India. Forbes described Rai as being among that rare breed of civil servants who knows how to get work done in government.
In January 2017, the Supreme Court of India appointed Rai the interim President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
Rai is the chairman of the United Nations Panel of External Auditors and member of the Governing Board of the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions. The panel of External Auditors plays an important role in promoting accountability and strengthening governance mechanisms in the UN organisations.
As Secretary in the Ministry of Finance he started changes in the Banking, Insurance and Pensions departments. He filled in as a Director on the Boards of State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank, Life Insurance Corporation of India and Infrastructure Development and Finance Company of India. He set up the India Infrastructure Finance Company which also has an office in London.
Vinod Rai was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s third highest civilian award, in recognition of his services to the country.
Vinod Rai has a Masters in Economics from Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi and a Masters in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University, USA.
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Vinod Rai'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 Vinod tailored to your event.
Vinod Rai 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 Vinod to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Vinod Rai for events worldwide, subject to Vinod'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 Vinod Rai 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 Vinod can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Vinod Rai 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 Vinod can offer.
Vinod Rai 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.
Vinod Rai's areas of expertise include Economics & Finance. To get a clear sense of Vinod'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.
Vinod Rai 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 Vinod'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 Vinod Rai 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 Vinod Rai, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Vinod's current availability for your dates.