K V Rao is a seasoned global business leader, board chairman, and senior advisor with over 43 years of experience across international markets. A Distinguished Alumnus of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, he has led large enterprises across multiple sectors and worked extensively across 45+ countries, bringing deep cross-cultural and strategic expertise.

Currently serving as Senior Advisor at Boston Consulting Group and Chairman/Independent Director across multiple Tata Group and global entities, Rao is known for driving business transformation, governance excellence, and long-term value creation.

His career spans leadership roles in Tata Sons (ASEAN), Tata Power, Tata Motors, and international advisory positions within Singapore’s government ecosystem. Beyond corporate leadership, he actively contributes to public and community institutions, including the Singapore Institute of International Affairs and Singapore Indian Development Association.

A respected keynote speaker and thought leader, Rao brings powerful insights on global strategy, leadership, and navigating complex international business environments.