SINDA Press Release - 16 Oct 09 - New CEO - PDF - PDF

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Press Release

    NEW CEO AT THE SINGAPORE INDIAN DEVELOPMENT
                           ASSOCIATION (SINDA)

  1. A new Chief Executive Officer will take over the helm of the Singapore Indian
     Development Association (SINDA) in December 2009. The current CEO, Mr S
     Manogaran, a former Cluster Superintendent, will complete his secondment to
     SINDA on 13 December and will return to the Ministry of Education to assume a
     senior appointment.


  2. The current Chief Operating Officer, Mr T Raja Segar will take over from Mr S
     Manogaran as the CEO of SINDA from 14 December 2009. Mr T Raja Segar has
     been with SINDA since June 2008. Mr T Raja Segar, a trained teacher, has
     lectured at government schools, polytechnic and private institutions. He has
     served in management roles at Mediacorp, the Institute of Technical Education
     and the Ministry of Defence.


  3. Dr Balaji Sadasivan, Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and President of
     SINDA commented on the change of leadership and contributions made by Mr S
     Manogaran:


     “Mr S Manogaran has done an outstanding job at SINDA and has provided
     inspiring leadership to the organisation. During Mr Manogaran’s tenure as CEO,
     SINDA strengthened its brand presence in the community. By placing students
     and families at the centre of all its actions, SINDA succeeded in helping
     thousands take advantage of its programmes and national assistance schemes.
   During this same period, Mr Manogaran streamlined the administrative
   processes at SINDA and launched several new programmes. One of the
   programmes launched was the          20-week reading initiative called Programme
   RISE (Reading in Sync with Experience), which was introduced at SINDA’s
   STEP and TEACH learning centres to strengthen the reading skills of Primary 1
   to 3 pupils.


   He also worked closely with community organisations like the People’s
   Association’s Narpani Pearavai and the Singapore Indian Education Trust
   (SIET). He introduced the Distinguished Speaker Series to motivate young
   Indians and created a Volunteer Development Council to encourage and engage
   volunteers.


   I wish Mr Manogaran the very best in his new posting at MOE. Mr T Raja Segar,
   the COO of SINDA will take over as the next CEO. SINDA will continue with its
   focus on education with the goal of having a graduate (University, Polytechnic or
   ITE) in every Indian family.”


4. You may contact the following officers for any further information or clarification:


   Ms Lathika Devi,
   Deputy Director
   Corporate Communications & Community Engagement (CCCE)
   Tel: 6393 7254
   Email: lathika@sinda.org.sg

   Ms Letchumi Jaiganth
   Assistant Manager (CCCE)
   Tel: 6393 7228
   Email: letchumi@sinda.org.sg

   Ms Nazeera
   Executive (CCCE)
   Tel: 6393 7231 / HP: 9004 2437
   Email: Nazeera@sinda.org.sg
ABOUT SINDA


The Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) is a Self-Help Group set up in
August 1991 to address educational and socio-economic issues facing the Indian
community in Singapore. SINDA actively strives to build a well educated and confident
community of Indians that stands together with the other communities in contributing to
the progress of multi-racial Singapore.


In the course of fulfilling its objectives, SINDA works closely with many volunteers,
schools and other grassroots organisations, and has in the process steadily evolved into
a credible organisation that serves as a pillar of the Indian Community in Singapore.


Today, SINDA is managed by a professional team who bring to the table wide ranging
experience in sectors such as education, social services and the corporate world. A
Board of Trustees comprising highly regarded members of government and private
enterprises oversee SINDA. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees is Mr. Tharman
Shanmugaratnam who is also the Minister for Finance. The President of the Executive
Committee is Dr. Balaji Sadasivan who is also the Senior Minister of State, Ministry of
Foreign Affairs.


SINDA organises a wide array of programmes that not only effectively serve to uplift the
educational performance of Indian students, but also promote family unity and help in
the socio-economic development of ethnic Indians in Singapore.


For more information, please visit www.sinda.org.sg