Arvind Subramanian is a leading economist, widely known for his former role as the Chief Economic Advisor to the Indian Government. During his time in this role, Arvind learnt the depths of the country’s financial state, advising top governmental figures on the right decisions to make regarding the countries economy. Now a Senior Fellow of the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, Arvind is booked as a speaker for his expertise on economics, engaging with top corporate clients on global economic power.
After obtaining degrees in economics, Arvind’s career has seen him working in major roles such as Assistant Director of the International Monetary Fund. He has also contributed to economics education, formerly working as a lecturer at the Harvard University’s Kennedy School and the Paul H Nitze School of Advanced International Studies. In 2014, Arvind was appointed as the Chief Economic Advisor to the Indian Government, a role in which he is credited for releasing the annual Economic Survey of India. After working this role for four years, Arvind stepped down and became a Visiting Lecturer at Kennedy School, Harvard University.
Other prominent roles of Arvind have included being Professor of Economics at Ashoka University and a Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and the Center for Global Development. To share his knowledge of economics, Arvind has also authored India’s Turn: Understanding the Economic Transformation and Eclipse: Living in the Shadow of China’s Economic Dominance. He is also the co-author of Who Needs to Open the Capital Account?. In recognition of his authority within the sector, Arvind was named as one of the World’s Top 100 Global Thinkers by Foreign Policy Magazine.
With numerous years of experience in economics, Arvind is now booked as a speaker for a range of corporate events to share his expertise on the subject. Having worked at the heart of the Indian Government, Arvind knows the ins and outs of global economic power and is no stranger to helping powerful figures make essential decisions surrounding economies. Having contributed to various essays and been cited in publications such as the Financial Times, the Economist, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal, Arvind is knowledgeable on everything surrounding economics from trade and growth to oil and the World Trade Organisation. When looking for an expert in economics to speak at your event, book Arvind Subramanian today!
