Ravi Ramu has the unique experience of working for more than three decades across a gamut of industries and varied geographies – banking, consulting, audit, internet and e-commerce, real estate, technology, business process outsourcing, and iron and steel in London, Amsterdam, Dubai, the US and India. Giving up a career... Read more
Ravi Ramu has the unique experience of working for more than three decades across a gamut of industries and varied geographies – banking, consulting, audit, internet and e-commerce, real estate, technology, business process outsourcing, and iron and steel in London, Amsterdam, Dubai, the US and India. Giving up a career in the corporate world, he is now an entrepreneur, soon to open and operate a luxury retreat in the mountains of the Western Ghats in India.
Ravi spent the first seven years of his career training and working in London and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, London. He then moved to the KPMG International Headquarters in Amsterdam as Manager Professional Practice and also worked in the KPMG Banking Group in Holland.
Ravi returned to India in 1994 as one of the founders of KPMG India to become the Senior Partner and Head of the Information, Communication and Entertainment (ICE) practice at KPMG India and was involved extensively with the US IPOs of several leading technology companies like Infosys and Wipro. Prior to returning to India he was in Financial Control & Planning with the Emirates Bank Group in Dubai which role included being the CFO of the listed Real Estate subsidiary, Union Properties.
Ravi’s previous assignments based out of Bangalore was as the Director Strategic Initiatives and Group CFO of MphasiS, now an over 40,000 people multinational software and BPO company, Director of the Puravankara Group, India’s largest home builders, and the President & CEO of the Hothur Group, a leading iron and steel organisation in Karnataka.
A passion for sport has seen Ravi acquire and form a champion cricket team, Provident Bangalore, in the Karnataka Premier League (KPL). Inside Indian T20, his first book, is a true cricket story about his team, with nuggets from the management and business worlds interwoven into the narrative. He is currently writing his second book on his corporate and business experiences across various industries and geographies.
Ravi enjoys public speaking and speaks at seminars and conferences on topics relating to finance, taxation, management, Indian economy, real estate, software, BPO, etc. He is regularly interviewed by business TV channels.
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You can book Ravi Ramu through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Ravi's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Ravi Ramu'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 Ravi tailored to your event.
Ravi Ramu 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 Ravi to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Ravi Ramu for events worldwide, subject to Ravi'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 Ravi Ramu 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 Ravi can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Ravi Ramu 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 Ravi can offer.
Ravi Ramu 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.
Ravi Ramu's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Ravi'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.
Ravi Ramu 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 Ravi'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 Ravi Ramu 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 Ravi Ramu, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Ravi's current availability for your dates.