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Adar Poonawalla

Adar Poonawalla

Keynote Speaker: CEO at Serum Institute of India

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Adar Poonawalla Biography

Adar Poonawalla is the CEO of Serum Institute of India (SII), the world's largest vaccine manufacturer by volume. Founded by his father Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla in 1966, SII produces over three billion vaccine doses annually, including 1.5 billion COVID-19 vaccines, and continues to develop vaccines for global outbreaks and preventable diseases.

Poonawalla joined SII in 2001 after graduating from the University of Westminster, London. Initially focused on international markets, he ensured new products were licensed and pre-qualified by the WHO for supply to UN agencies. Taking over as CEO in 2011, Poonawalla reduced vaccine prices for developing communities and expanded SII’s reach to over 170 countries.

In 2020, SII announced that it would donate $66 million to the University of Oxford to fund the creation of the Poonawalla Vaccines Research Building. In 2012, he and his wife Natasha founded the Villoo Poonawalla Charitable Foundation, focusing on education, healthcare, safe water, and sanitation in Pune, where SII is based. He also founded Poonawalla Fincorp in 2019, a digital non-banking financial company.

Poonawalla served on the board of GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, and has received numerous accolades, including Fortune’s Greatest Leaders (2021), TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2021, Economic Times Entrepreneur of the Year (2021), and Indian of the Year – CSR Category (2020). In 2017, he was appointed Brand Ambassador for Swachh Bharat, a national campaign for improved waste management.

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Adar Poonawalla Videos

Adar Poonawalla - Forbes India
Adar Poonawalla - India Today

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What topics does Adar Poonawalla speak about?

Adar Poonawalla is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Public Health, Business, Diversity & Inclusion, World Affairs and Executive Leadership.

Where does Adar Poonawalla travel from?

Adar Poonawalla generally travels from Maharashtra, India and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Adar Poonawalla?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Adar Poonawalla 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 Adar Poonawalla for your next private or corporate function.

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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 Adar Poonawalla 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.


Adar Poonawalla is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Public Health, Business and Diversity & Inclusion. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Adar Poonawalla generally travels from Maharashtra, India and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Seth Berkley, Dr. John Nkengasong and Albert Bourla. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Adar Poonawalla for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 25/06/2024.

Adar Poonawalla Videos

Adar Poonawalla - Forbes India
Adar Poonawalla - India Today
  • How do I book Adar Poonawalla to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Adar Poonawalla 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 Adar Poonawalla, 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 Adar Poonawalla or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Adar Poonawalla for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Adar Poonawalla, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Adar Poonawalla, 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 Adar Poonawalla speak about?

    Adar Poonawalla is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Public Health, Business, Diversity & Inclusion, World Affairs and Executive Leadership.
  • Where does Adar Poonawalla travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Adar Poonawalla 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 Adar Poonawalla 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 Adar Poonawalla 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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