Suresh Prabhu
Former Minister of Civil Aviation, Railways, Commerce & Industry; Sherpa to the G7 and G20
Mr. Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu is a renowned Chartered Accountant, Banker, Cooperator, Policy Maker, Strategist, Change Leader, Senior Politician, and Former Senior Parliamentarian of India.
Over the course of 30 years, Mr. Suresh Prabhu has held 10 important cabinet portfolios at the federal level in the Government of India, including Industry, Power, Environment & Forest, Railways, Civil Aviation, Commerce and industry, and Fertilizers & Chemicals. Additionally, he has served as the Prime Minister’s Sherpa to the G7 and G20, playing a crucial role in shaping the official agenda of the Government of India on critical issues for the G7 and G20 Summits.
Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu has been a prolific speaker, delivering more than 5000s lectures on education, economics, climate change, international relations, geopolitics, International trade, rural development, public policy, energy, and sustainable development. He has been leading delegations from the Indian government, business community, and think tanks to conferences, summits, meetings, and talks across more than 100 countries on the most prestigious platforms and forums.
He has traveled to over 120 countries across all continents, visited all states in India, and explored nearly 80% of the districts in the country. This extensive travel has allowed him to better understand local issues, interact with various stakeholders, and comprehend the relationship between local and global dynamics.