Executive Overview
Rtn. PHF. Ramalingam S is an accomplished HR Director and dedicated philanthropist based in Dindigul, India. He successfully balances a two-decade corporate career in Singapore with extensive global community service.
Professional & Academic Excellence
• Career: He has served as the Director of Human Resources at Westrama Management (S) Pte. Ltd. since February 2003, leading recruitment for diverse industries in Singapore.
• Awards: His corporate leadership has earned him the Singapore Entrepreneurs' Award (2014), Business Trust Award (2018-2019), Singapore Business Excellence Award (2018-2019), SME 500 Singapore Award (2019-2020), the Gold Alliance Global Entry Award, and the Best Business Excellence title for five distinct years.
• Education: His academic credentials include a B.Sc. in Costume Design and Fashion, an MBA in Garment Industrial Management, and an ongoing Ph.D. in Global HR Practices at Prist University.
Philanthropy & Leadership
• Rotary Leadership: An active member since 2011 and a Paul Harris Fellow, he is the incoming president-elect (2026-2027) of the Rotary Club of Dindigul Fort.
• Trustee Achievements: As a founding trustee for the club's charitable trust, he successfully secured 80G and 12B tax-exempt certifications and acquired 10,000 sq. ft. of land to scale community impact.
• Global Service: He is a Lifetime Member of the Singapore Red Cross and served as an Honorary Member of the Rotary Club of Novena, Singapore.
Family Background
• Immediate Family: His wife, Latha, is an MBA graduate, social activist, and former Rotary President. His daughters, Nethra (a BMS student and Rotaract leader at IIM Sirmaur) and Samyuktha (a 8th-standard student), are both recognized Paul Harris Fellows alongside their mother.
• Parents: His father, S.M. Shanmugam, is a retired independent business owner, and his mother, S. Mahalakshmi, is an experienced business administrator in Singapore.