In 2004, Rodrigo De Rato became the Managing Director of the IMF (International Monetary Fund), taking over from Anne Krueger. He held the post until 2007. Prior to that Rodrigo de Rato was a member of Spain’s parliament from 1982 to 2004. In March 1996 the PP party won... Read more
In 2004, Rodrigo De Rato became the Managing Director of the IMF (International Monetary Fund), taking over from Anne Krueger. He held the post until 2007.
Prior to that Rodrigo de Rato was a member of Spain’s parliament from 1982 to 2004. In March 1996 the PP party won the Spanish general election. Jose-Maria Aznar became Prime Minister of Spain, and Rodrigo de Rato became both second Vice President and political minister for Economic Affairs, which included commerce and tourism. In March 2000 the PP won power for a second time.
In his capacity as Minister of Economy, Rodrigo de Rato was also Governor for Spain on the Boards of Governors of the IMF, the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, the European Investment Bank, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. He regularly attended the European Union’s Economics and Finance Ministers meetings, and represented the EU at the Group of Seven Finance Ministers meeting in Ottawa, Canada, in 2002, when Spain held the EU Presidency. He was also in charge of foreign trade relations for the Government of Spain, and represented Spain at the World Trade Organisation’s ministerial meetings in Seattle, United States, in 1999, in Doha, Qatar, in 2001, and Cancún, Mexico, in 2003.
His current appointments include being Senior Managing Director of the Lazard Bank and member of the Management Boards of both La Caixa and Banco Santander.
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You can book Rodrigo de Rato through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Rodrigo's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Rodrigo de Rato'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 Rodrigo tailored to your event.
Rodrigo de Rato 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 Rodrigo to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Rodrigo de Rato for events worldwide, subject to Rodrigo'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 Rodrigo de Rato 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 Rodrigo can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Rodrigo de Rato 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 Rodrigo can offer.
Rodrigo de Rato delivers keynotes in Spanish. 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.
Rodrigo de Rato's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Rodrigo'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.
Rodrigo de Rato 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 Rodrigo'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 Rodrigo de Rato 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 Rodrigo de Rato, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Rodrigo's current availability for your dates.