Tharman Shanmugaratnam, is the President of Singapore, having assumed office in 2023. He has a distinguished career in public service, holding key roles such as Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Finance, and Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore. An economist by training, Tharman studied at the London School of Economics and the University of Cambridge.
He has been instrumental in shaping Singapore’s economic and social policies, focusing on inclusive growth and social mobility. Tharman is also recognized globally, having chaired international councils like the G20 Eminent Persons Group on Global Financial Governance. His presidency emphasizes unity, economic resilience, and social equity. He and his wife Jane share four children. Indiaspora is proud to have Tharman Shanmugaratnam in our Global Government Leaders List.