Manu Bhaskaran

Manu Bhaskaran

Keynote Speaker: Founding CEO of Centennial Asia Advisors; Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies in Singapore

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Manu Bhaskaran Biography

Mr. Bhaskaran is a Partner of the Centennial Group, a strategic advisory firm headquartered in Washington, DC. As Founding CEO of its Singapore subsidiary Centennial Asia Advisors, he coordinates the Asian business of the Group which provides independent economic research on Asian political and macroeconomic trends for investment institutions, government agencies, multilateral institutions and companies with interests in Asia, leveraging off 40 years of studying Asia.

Mr. Bhaskaran is also Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies in Singapore where his main interests are in analyzing macroeconomic policy frameworks in Singapore.

Prior to Centennial, Mr. Bhaskaran held senior positions at Société Générale’s Asian investment banking division where he supervised Asian economic and investment strategy analysis and was a member of the Executive Committee, in charge of Asian equity research. In 12 years with the firm, Mr. Bhaskaran helped to establish its business presence in Southeast Asia and in South Asia, while also helping to develop the firm’s highly-rated equity and economic research. Prior to that, Mr. Bhaskaran worked for the Singapore government, supervising a team that prepared strategic political and economic assessments of Asia for senior Singapore government officials.

In terms of public service, Mr. Bhaskaran has served as Chairman of a high-level government committee reviewing the regulation of moneylenders in Singapore in 2014–2015. He also served as a Member of the Competition Appeals Board, Singapore for several years until August 2023. In addition, he is a Council Member of both the Economic Society of Singapore and the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA); and an advisor to the Asia Foundation.

Mr. Bhaskaran also serves on the boards of several companies whose businesses span the ASEAN region including SembCorp Industries, Japfa Ltd and NIKS Professional (which are listed in Singapore) as well as Luminor Capital.

Mr. Bhaskaran was educated at Magdalene College, Cambridge University where he earned an MA (Cantab) and at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University where he obtained a Masters in Public Administration. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst.

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Manu Bhaskaran Speaking Topics

  • Regional political trends and assessments
  • Country political assessments
  • Country economic assessments: Cyclical turning points, secular growth trends, and policy outlook
  • Regional economic issues and trends: Asian economic integration, trends in credit/debt across Asia, which region or group of countries is likely to outperform, and competitiveness among Asian markets

Manu Bhaskaran Videos

Smartkarma Webinar | ASEAN Rebound: Southeast Asia's New ...
S2 E145 Manu Bhaskaran, Founding CEO, Centennial Asia ...
Manu-Bhaskaran.mp4 on Vimeo

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Manu Bhaskaran is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Executive Leadership, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Business, Business Leadership, Economy, Leadership and Finance.

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Manu Bhaskaran generally travels from Asia and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Manu Bhaskaran is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Executive Leadership, Asian & Pacific Heritage and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Manu Bhaskaran for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Manu Bhaskaran generally travels from Asia and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Reuben Abraham, Søren Skou and Evan Greenberg. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Manu Bhaskaran for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 17/04/2025.

Manu Bhaskaran Speaking Topics

    • Regional political trends and assessments
    • Country political assessments
    • Country economic assessments: Cyclical turning points, secular growth trends, and policy outlook
    • Regional economic issues and trends: Asian economic integration, trends in credit/debt across Asia, which region or group of countries is likely to outperform, and competitiveness among Asian markets

Manu Bhaskaran Videos

Smartkarma Webinar | ASEAN Rebound: Southeast Asia's New ...
S2 E145 Manu Bhaskaran, Founding CEO, Centennial Asia ...
Manu-Bhaskaran.mp4 on Vimeo
Interview-with-manu-bhaskaran - YouTube
  • How do I book Manu Bhaskaran to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Manu Bhaskaran for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Manu Bhaskaran, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Manu Bhaskaran or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Manu Bhaskaran for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Manu Bhaskaran, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Manu Bhaskaran are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Manu Bhaskaran, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Manu Bhaskaran speak about?

    Manu Bhaskaran is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Executive Leadership, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Business, Business Leadership, Economy, Leadership and Finance.
  • Where does Manu Bhaskaran travel from?

    Manu Bhaskaran generally travels from Asia and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Manu Bhaskaran?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Manu Bhaskaran for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Manu Bhaskaran for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Manu Bhaskaran or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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