Board of Trustees
Chairman - ALERT
Mr. V. M. Muralidharan, fondly addressed as Mike, is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees at ALERT and is Chairman of Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai. He was the first member from the Founder Late. V. L. Ethiraj’s family to don this role.
At present he is serving as a Director on the Boards of a few companies. Mike is also a Member of the Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education, Executive Committee Member of SICCI, Co-Chairman-Education, CII, Chairman-Education, Indian Chamber of Commerce and Member, Chennai Angels.
Mike has received various recognitions including the prestigious ‘Edupreneur of the Year’ award in 2015, presented by His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu, in recognition of his commitment & contribution to the cause of Women’s Education in India, recipient of the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ from the Lions International and a Distinguished Alumnus Awardee of the prestigious College of Engineering, Guindy.
Ms. Kala Balasundaram
Founder Trustee - ALERT
Apart from all this, her passion towards serving the society in every way possibly makes her unique. She is a firm believer in the Corporate Social Responsibility of organizations and has demonstrated it through a number of initiatives that have grown to become mainstream CSR projects for large organizations. While at Xansa (Steria), a multi-national organization, she had been instrumental in initiating the adoption of Kilpauk medical hospital burns ward unit, which has grown to a full-sized project, managed and executed by Xansa. Apart from being a successful professional what sets her apart is her sensitivity and commitment towards the society around.
Mr. Rajesh.R.Trivedi
Co-Founder & Managing Trustee - ALERT
Rajesh has been a recipient of awards for delivery excellence and Global corporate diversity inclusion summit awards from Ford Motor Company, USA. Known for his analytical thinking and public speaking, he is an opinion leader par excellence.
The cause of “saving lives” being the calling, he quit his corporate career to spearhead ALERT, after leading it voluntarily from its founding days. Also, in an entrepreneurial drive, he has currently also taken to ideating and building sustainable solutions in healthcare.
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Dr. V Veerappan
Chairperson, IESA
CMD, Univision Technology Solutions
Chairman, Indicore Ventures LLP
Dr. V Veerappan, Chairperson of the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) and CMD of Univision Technology Solutions stands as a luminary figure in the realms of engineering, entrepreneurship, and societal advancement.
Graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering from Annamalai University in 1982, Dr. Veerappan laid the foundational stones of his illustrious career with a strong academic grounding. His pursuit of excellence in engineering was further acknowledged through an Honorary Doctorate, conferred in recognition of his substantial contributions to engineering and society.
As the Chairperson of IESA, CMD Of UTS, Co-Founder of Tessolve Semiconductor Pvt Ltd, Co-Founder of TAPP Semiconductor India Pvt Ltd, and Chairman of Electronics City Industrial Township Authority (ELCITA), Dr. Veerappan has played pivotal roles in shaping the semiconductor industry in India. His vision and leadership have propelled Tessolve towards remarkable achievements, cementing its position as a leader in the industry. His industry experience includes notable positions at Sterling Electronics, DCM, Wipro, and Motorola.
Beyond his professional endeavours, Dr. Veerappan's commitment to social welfare is evident through his involvement with Rotary, various trusts, and NGOs. He is also engaged in academia, contributing to governing councils of institutions like Sona College of Technology, CIT Chennai and NEC Kovilpatti. He also serves as Secretary at Nehru Middle School, Attangudi, showcasing his dedication to education at grassroots levels. His involvement as Past President at the NRI Parents Association (NANRI) underscores his commitment to fostering a sense of community and support among non-resident Indian families.
His exemplary contributions have been duly recognized through a plethora of prestigious awards, including the Motorola CEO Award in 2000, Motorola India Awards twice, Vocational Awards from Rotary International thrice, Kannadasan Pugal Kavalar Award, Young Entrepreneur Award from Nagarthar Malar, Achiever Award in Nagarthar Manadu in 2008, and the ISA Award for Best Indian Semiconductor Services Company. Dr. Veerappan serves as a beacon of inspiration and excellence, bringing a wealth of knowledge and insight, inspiring and making a meaningful difference in the world.
Mr. Kandaswamy Bharathan
Independent Trustee - ALERT
In view of the innovation and creative marketing approach, Mr Kandaswamy earned the name of ‘Cultural Ambassador’ by the Japanese media. He has been a Brand Ambassador for Indian entertainment industry in U.S., U.K and the Far East, through participation at Film festivals, international conferences and events. He was a member of Confederation of Indian Industry Delegation to the American Film Market 2003 (AFMA) which was held at Santa Monica, California.
Mr. R. Anandakrishnan
Independent Trustee - ALERT
R. Anandakrishnan, is an entrepreneur and Managing Partner of Mudra Ventures, with diversified interests in Advertising & Media, Infrastructure, and allied businesses.
He has a strong presence in South India, particularly Chennai & Bangalore with extensive experience in Outdoor Advertising, Infrastructure and Urban Development projects. His group holds significant advertising rights across Chennai Metro Rail Ltd & Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd , besides major outdoor advertising assets.
He also leads multiple companies in the infrastructure and media sectors as Managing Director and Director.
His vision is focused on ethical business practices, sustainable growth, innovation and long-term value creation.
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Mr. Cecil M Sunder
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