Partner of Centennial Group International and the Founding Director and Chief Executive Officer of Centennial Asia Advisors. Manu Bhaskaran has 40 years of expertise in economic and political risk assessment and forecasting in Asia. Before joining the Centennial Group, he was Chief Economist for Asia of a leading international investment... Read more
Partner of Centennial Group International and the Founding Director and Chief Executive Officer of Centennial Asia Advisors. Manu Bhaskaran has 40 years of expertise in economic and political risk assessment and forecasting in Asia. Before joining the Centennial Group, he was Chief Economist for Asia of a leading international investment bank and managed its Singapore-based economic advisory group.
Manu Bhaskaran is a well-regarded commentator on Asian financial and economic affairs, and has regular columns in business weeklies such as the Edge in Singapore/Malaysia. He serves as Member of the Regional Advisory Board for Asia of the International Monetary Fund; Senior Adjunct Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies; Council Member of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs; and Vice-President of the Economics Society of Singapore. Mr. Bhaskaran has a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the John F Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and a Bachelor’s degree in economics from Cambridge University.
Manu Bhaskaran has also qualified as a Chartered Financial Analyst.
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You can book Manu Bhaskaran through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Manu's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Manu Bhaskaran'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 Manu tailored to your event.
Manu Bhaskaran speaks on Banking, Behavioural Economics, Economics & Finance, Emerging Markets, Financial. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Manu to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Manu Bhaskaran for events worldwide, subject to Manu'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 Manu Bhaskaran 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 Manu can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Manu Bhaskaran 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 Manu can offer.
Manu Bhaskaran delivers keynotes in English. 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.
Manu Bhaskaran's areas of expertise include Banking, Behavioural Economics, Economics & Finance, Emerging Markets, Financial. To get a clear sense of Manu'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.
Manu Bhaskaran can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Banking, Behavioural Economics, Economics & Finance, Emerging Markets, Financial is relevant. Details of Manu'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 Manu Bhaskaran 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 Manu Bhaskaran, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Manu's current availability for your dates.