Professor Devi SridharChair of Global Public Health at the University of Edinburgh and Leading Health Policy Exp

Professor Devi Sridhar serves as the Chair of Global Public Health at the University of Edinburgh Medical School, where she also established and directs the Global Health Governance Programme. A specialist in international healthcare financing and security, she gained early recognition as the youngest American to be awarded a Rhodes Scholarship, subsequently earning a doctorate from the University of Oxford. Her academic career progressed through prestigious fellowships at Oxford and Harvard, leading to her current status as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Throughout her career, she has investigated the efficacy of aid programmes and global responses to viral outbreaks, including the Ebola epidemic in West Africa. During the COVID-19 pandemic, her expertise was crucial in shaping public policy as she contributed to the Royal Society's DELVE group and provided formal advice to the Scottish Government. She is a prolific author whose works include the Sunday Times bestseller Preventable: How a Pandemic Changed the World & How to Stop the Next One, and Governing Global Health, which she co-authored with Chelsea Clinton. Her research regularly appears in leading medical journals such as The Lancet and Nature, and she serves as a prominent voice in the media on the intersection of economics and population health. She is frequently booked for her ability to translate complex epidemiological data into clear narratives for the public and private sectors. Audiences value her authoritative perspective on global health security, the future of international healthcare infrastructure, and the vital link between physical health and economic prosperity. On stage, Professor Devi Sridhar is best known for talks on Science. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Education, Health & Wellbeing and Science & Research, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Professor Devi Sridhar is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Presenter & Awards Host, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Professor Devi Sridhar travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Professor Devi Sridhar would approach your audience.