Binod Shankar: The Real Finance Mentor – Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, and Career Catalyst

Binod Shankar is a distinguished voice in the world of finance, leadership, and personal transformation. A Chartered Accountant, CFA charter holder, seasoned executive, and sought-after keynote speaker, Binod combines over two decades of corporate experience with his rare ability to distill complex ideas into clear, actionable insights. His no-fluff, tell-it-like-it-is style has made him one of the most trusted names in the Middle East and beyond for financial mentorship, executive coaching, and high-impact speaking.

Binod’s journey is as diverse as it is inspiring. From working in senior finance roles with Big Four firms and real estate giants, to co-founding a top CFA training company acquired by Kaplan, to coaching C-suite professionals and scaling mountains as an endurance athlete—Binod brings depth, credibility, and relatability to every stage he steps on. His experience is rooted in real-world leadership, decision-making under pressure, and a relentless pursuit of self-mastery.

Having held key roles in KPMG, Arthur Andersen, EY, Nakheel, and Gulf Finance House, Binod understands the challenges faced by modern leaders. He has walked the path—managing multi-million-dollar portfolios, leading large teams, navigating crises, and building businesses from the ground up. Today, he channels that wisdom into helping individuals and organizations unlock clarity, confidence, and performance.

As a keynote speaker, Binod delivers compelling sessions on topics like leadership in uncertain times, emotional intelligence at work, decision-making under pressure, the future of finance, and navigating career transitions. His sessions are known for their engaging storytelling, grounded strategies, and practical takeaways. What sets him apart is his ability to blend high-stakes financial acumen with deep human insight—making his keynotes relevant not just to finance professionals but to any audience seeking clarity, resilience, and growth.

Binod’s insights have featured on platforms such as CNBC Arabia, Bloomberg, and Gulf Business. He is the author of Let’s Get Real: 42 Tips for the Stuck Manager, a candid and practical guide for mid-career professionals looking to break through stagnation. He also hosts the podcast The Real Finance Mentor, where he shares unfiltered advice on leadership, careers, and self-development.

A passionate advocate of learning through challenge, Binod brings the mindset of an adventurer to everything he does. He has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, Mera Peak, and Elbrus, completed ultra-marathons, and cycled through the Himalayas—all while running a thriving coaching practice and speaking business. These adventures are not just hobbies—they are metaphors he weaves into his talks to demonstrate grit, decision-making, and mindset in action.

Binod’s clients include Fortune 500 companies, government bodies, financial institutions, educational groups, and startup ecosystems. Whether he is speaking to an auditorium of aspiring managers or conducting an executive workshop for top leadership, his ability to connect, provoke thought, and inspire action is consistently praised.

For event organizers, Binod is the ideal speaker when you need a voice that is intelligent yet relatable, practical yet inspiring. He speaks the language of results, culture, and people—with content that is tailored, research-driven, and free from clichés. Audiences leave his sessions with more than motivation—they leave with a mindset shift and a playbook for action.

His keynote topics include:

• Leading Through Uncertainty: How to Stay Grounded and Decisive

• The Real Finance Leader: Beyond Numbers to Influence and Impact

• Emotional Intelligence in the C-Suite

• Clarity, Courage, Career: Breaking Through Mid-Life Stagnation

• Lessons from the Mountains: Grit, Leadership, and Inner Mastery

Binod is available for keynote speeches, executive retreats, leadership development programs, finance industry panels, and fireside chats. His delivery style is energetic, honest, and deeply engaging—backed by two decades of hard-earned credibility across industries and regions.

If you are looking for a speaker who brings substance over style, real experience over theory, and lasting transformation over temporary inspiration, Binod Shankar is the right choice. He doesn’t just speak—he elevates mindsets, provokes clarity, and leaves a lasting impact