Montek Singh Ahluwalia is an economist, civil servant and former Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission Government of India. He has held several advisory positions in the Indian Government and been a key figure in India’s economic reforms since the mid 1980s. Dr Montek Singh Ahluwalia is currently Distinguished... Read more
Montek Singh Ahluwalia is an economist, civil servant and former Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission Government of India.
He has held several advisory positions in the Indian Government and been a key figure in India’s economic reforms since the mid 1980s.
Dr Montek Singh Ahluwalia is currently Distinguished Visiting Professor at the New York Stern School of Business.
He began his career at the World Bank and joined the Indian Ministry of Finance in 1979. He subsequently served as Special Secretary to the Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi, as Commerce Secretary, Finance Secretary and as a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister.
In 2001, he was appointed the first Director of the IMF’s Independent Evaluation Office. He is on the governing council of the Global Green Growth Institute, based in South Korea.
Dr Montek Singh Ahluwalia graduated from Delhi University and has a MA and an MPhil in Economics from Oxford University.
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Montek Singh Ahluwalia'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 Montek Singh tailored to your event.
Montek Singh Ahluwalia speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Montek Singh to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Montek Singh Ahluwalia for events worldwide, subject to Montek Singh'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 Montek Singh Ahluwalia 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 Montek Singh can accommodate.
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Montek Singh Ahluwalia 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.
Montek Singh Ahluwalia's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Montek Singh'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.
Montek Singh Ahluwalia can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Montek Singh'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 Montek Singh Ahluwalia 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 Montek Singh Ahluwalia, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Montek Singh's current availability for your dates.