Rishi Sunak was born in Southampton, England, to Indian immigrant parents Yashvir and Usha Sunak. His grandparents migrated from East Africa to the UK in the 1960s, setting the stage for his multicultural upbringing.

Sunak attended Winchester College and later studied Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) at Lincoln College, Oxford, graduating with first-class honors in 2001. This academic foundation laid the groundwork for his future in finance and politics.

After Oxford, Sunak worked at Goldman Sachs and later as a partner at hedge funds The Children's Investment Fund Management and Theleme Partners. In 2006, he earned an MBA from Stanford University as a Fulbright Scholar, where he met his future wife, Akshata Murty.

Sunak was elected as the Conservative MP for Richmond (Yorks), marking his entry into politics. He supported the Brexit campaign in 2016, aligning with his party's stance.

Sunak served as Chief Secretary to the Treasury under Boris Johnson and later became Chancellor of the Exchequer in 2020. He played a crucial role during the COVID-19 pandemic, implementing measures like the furlough scheme.

Sunak resigned as Chancellor and announced his candidacy for Conservative Party leadership. Despite losing to Liz Truss, he remained a prominent figure in the party.

Following Liz Truss's resignation, Sunak won the Conservative leadership contest, becoming the UK's first Indian-origin Prime Minister. His tenure focused on economic stability and navigating post-Brexit challenges.

Sunak's term as Prime Minister ended with the Labour Party's victory in the general election. He became Leader of the Opposition, a role he held until November 2024.