Capt. Raghu Raman

About Capt. Raghu Raman

Raghu Raman is a distinguished leader whose extraordinary career spans the Armed Forces, top global corporates, and the Government of India—making him one of the most versatile leadership experts in the country. His rare ability to shift seamlessly between three vastly different leadership environments—the disciplined, mission-driven style of the Indian Army; the incentive-based corporate frameworks of Mahindra, Reliance Industries, and Adani; and the procedure-bound structure of government institutions, gives him unmatched credibility as a keynote speaker and strategic advisor.

As the founding CEO of the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID), an agency conceptualised after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Raghu Raman was handpicked by the Government of India to build and lead one of the nation’s most critical intelligence initiatives. His leadership experience also includes setting up complex global joint ventures, advising top national and international leaders, and driving high-impact transformation across sectors. A seasoned author, speaker, and educator, Raghu Raman’s influence extends across prestigious platforms including TEDx, Josh Talks, and leading global forums, where his talks and podcasts have collectively garnered over 50 million views. His bestselling book, Everyman’s War, is widely regarded as an essential read on leadership, courage, and decision-making.

Before entering the corporate and government space, Raghu Raman served 12 years in the Indian Armed Forces, participating in high-stakes operations in conflict regions. His tenure included peacekeeping duties in Angola with the United Nations, deployment at the Siachen Glacier—one of the world’s highest battlefields, and service in volatile areas of Punjab, experiences that shaped his deep understanding of resilience and leadership under pressure. Raghu Raman is also a respected educator, serving as visiting faculty at institutions like ISB, IIMs, National Defence College, and Indian Institute of Public Administration, where he teaches leadership, analytics, communication, and strategy.