Suman Berry

Event Description

Suman Bery is a highly distinguished Indian policy economist, researcher, and administrator who served as the Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog, holding a prestigious rank equivalent to an Indian Cabinet Minister. An alumnus of the University of Oxford and Princeton University, he took charge of India's apex public policy think tank on 1 May 2022 and spent years steering the country's strategic developmental blueprints. Before leading NITI Aayog, Bery established himself as a globally respected academician, author, and institutional leader, connecting Indian macroeconomic strategy with global economic frameworks.

Summary

His illustrious career is defined by over four decades of dedication, hard work, and landmark achievements across multilateral and corporate spheres. He served for 28 years at the World Bank, rising to the position of Lead Economist, and spent a decade as the Director-General of the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), where he immensely boosted its global reputation for empirical economic research.

Award Details

Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog