Charles Rathinaswamy
A dynamic business leader with 30+ years of experience in corporate communications, government affairs, trade promotion, business development and public policy. Proven track record in driving high-impact initiatives, fostering international partnerships and advocating policy frameworks that enhance economic growth, investment and technological innovation.
Experience
Regional Director - Tamil Nadu Chapter
AMCHAM
Senior Executive Officer - Southern Region
ITC
Executive Director - TN State Board
EJ GROUP
CEO Entrepreneurial Leadership
EJ GROUP
Sales Manager - Direct Sales Force
AVIVA
Deputy Regional Manager - South
Britt Worldwide
Branch Manager
HDFC
Senior Manager - Retail Assets
FINECOM
Sales Executive
PRAKRUTHI
Sales Representative
EUREKA FORBES
Education
Periyar Maniyammai Institute of Science and Technology
Ph.D. (Pursuing)
Annamalai University
MBA
Madurai Kamaraj University
PG Diploma
Madras University
B.Sc.
Apollo Computer Education Ltd.
Advanced Training
Musica Maths Western Music Academy
Western Classical Music (Grade 5)
Includes Plectrum Guitar/Keyboard/Music Theory
IIT Madras
Visiting Faculty
Skills
LEADERSHIP IMPACT
U.S.-INDIA TRADE RELATIONS
Strengthening bilateral trade and investment collaboration through deep engagement with U.S. Consulate, American companies and industry leaders.
GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY & POLICY
Partnered with State Governments & agencies on policy frameworks, ease of doing business and industry growth initiatives.
GCC & INVESTMENT PROMOTION
Led GCC Summit & positioned Tamil Nadu as a preferred destination for Global Capability Centers and investments.
DEEP TECH POLICY CONTRIBUTION
Contributed to Tamil Nadu Deep Tech Policy with focus on Al, loT, Industry 4.0 and emerging technology adoption.
FDI & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Driving FDI initiatives and global partnerships to create a pro-business ecosystem supporting sustainable economic development.
INDUSTRY-ACADEMIA COLLABORATION
Built bridges between industry, academia and skill institutions to promote innovation, skill development and employability.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic Leadership & Business Development
International Trade & FDI Strategies
Government Relations & Policy Advocacy
Industry & Chamber Leadership
Corporate Communications & Public Relations
Public Policy & Economic Development
Investment & Trade Promotion
CSR, Skill & Social Impact Initiatives
Global Partnerships & CXO Networking
PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
EUREKA FORBES
Sales Representative
PRAKRUTHI
Sales Executive
FINECOM
Senior Manager - Marketing
HDFC
Manager - Retail Assets
DHFL
Branch Manager
Britt Worldwide
Deputy Regional Manager - South
AVIVA
Sales Manager - Direct Sales Force
EJ GROUP
CEO Entrepreneurial Leadership
AIMO
Executive Director - TN State Board
ITC
Senior Executive Officer - Southern Region
AMCHAM
Regional Director - Tamil Nadu Chapter
KEY ENGAGEMENTS & PARTNERSHIPS
Tamil Nadu Government
TNITOT
(Information Technology & Digital Services)
TNITOT
NSDC
National Skill Development Corporation
NITTTR
National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research
Skill Development for PWD
Skill India
TNSDC
Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation
Guidance Bureau
Government of Tamil Nadu
Government of Telangana
Government of Kerala
thub
(Telangana Hub for Innovation)
NABARD
(National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development)
EDII-TN
(Entrepreneurship Development & Innovation Institute-TN)
AICTE
All India Council for Technical Education
MeitY
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology Government of India
BOAT
(Directorate of Rural Development & Panchayat Raj - TN)
CLIENT & INDUSTRY ECOSYSTEM
Ford
BORGWARNER
Coca-Cola
pwc
EY
KPMG
Deloitte.
AMERICAN SCHOOL CHENNAI
KEMIN
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD
UST
ups
EXCELACOM
Expeditors
U.S. EMBASSY India
High Commission
RUSSIAN EMBASSY New Delhi
Trimble.
WORLD CENTER CHENNAI
amazon
Amway
CATERPILLAR
thryve digital
ENGEN
COOK
ESP
MEDICAL ENGINEERING