Lifetime Arts Achievement Awards 2024

Prof S. Venkateswaran

Championing Culture and Academia: The Multifaceted Journey of Prof. S. Venkateswaran

Prof. S. Venkateswaran is a distinguished Management Professor with a specialised focus on Global Management Policy Development, particularly in the field of Human Resources Management. His academic background is notably diverse, holding advanced degrees in Biology, English, and Applied Linguistics. This multidisciplinary expertise allows him to approach management education with a holistic and global perspective. His career has seen him serve as a Visiting Professor at various international institutions, where he is widely respected for his contributions to academic discourse and policy formulation in HR and management practices.

Beyond academia, Prof. Venkateswaran plays an influential role in the building management sector. He is a certified registered building manager and the founding Secretary General of the Building Management Association of Malaysia (BMAM), where he has been instrumental in shaping industry standards and promoting professional development. His collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) further underscores his commitment to sustainable and people-centric management policies, bridging the gap between theory and practice on a global scale.

Prof. Venkateswaran's passions extend into the cultural realm as well. Since 2007, he has served as the Organising Committee President of the Maris Music Mela, an annual festival dedicated to celebrating Indian Classical Music. His leadership in this space reflects his dedication to preserving and promoting the rich traditions of Indian heritage, making him not only a scholar and industry leader but also a committed cultural advocate.

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