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'''Ravindran Shanmugam'''
'''Ravindran Shanmugam'''
Ravindran Shanmugam (born December 3, 1989) is a Singaporean businessman and chess International Master. He is currently the CEO, Southeast Asia for Livspace, a digital platform for interior design and renovation. He previously worked with Grab and McKinsey & Company.
Ravindran Shanmugam (born December 3, 1989) is a Singaporean businessman and chess [[FIDE Titles|International Master]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shanmugam |first1=Ravi |title=International Chess Federation |url=https://ratings.fide.com/profile/5801770 |website=www.fide.com}}</ref>. He is currently the CEO, Southeast Asia for [[Livspace]], a digital platform for interior design and renovation <ref>{{cite news |last1=Verma |first1=Himanshu |title= Livspace targets Singapore’s USD 5 billion interiors market
|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOPjrRuHBYE |access-date=03 March 2020 |agency=Connected India |publisher=YouTube}}</ref>. He previously worked with [[Grab Holdings|Grab]] and [[McKinsey & Company]].


'''Background'''
'''Background'''
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'''Early life and education'''
'''Early life and education'''


Ravindran Shanmugam was born and raised in Singapore, to Jothie Rajah, a lawyer and academic, and [[K. Shanmugam]], Singapore’s Minister for Law and Minister for Home Affairs. He is the grandson of former [[K._S._Rajah|Judicial Commissioner K S Rajah]].
Ravindran Shanmugam was born and raised in Singapore, to Jothie Rajah, a lawyer and academic, and [[K. Shanmugam]], Singapore’s Minister for Law and Minister for Home Affairs <ref>{{cite news |last1=Kok |first1=Yufeng |title=Straits Times Interview |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/claims-about-son-being-involved-in-ridout-road-affair-utterly-false-and-defamatory-shanmugam |access-date=03 July 2023 |agency=Straits Times |publisher=Straits Times}}</ref>. He is the grandson of former [[K._S._Rajah|Judicial Commissioner K S Rajah]].


He read Philosophy, Politics & Economics at Balliol College, Oxford, graduating with honours in 2013. During his time at Oxford, he served as the captain of the university chess team. He represented Oxford in the Varsity chess matches of 2011, 2012, and 2013.
He read [[Philosophy, Politics and Economics|Philosophy, Politics & Economics]] at [[Balliol College, Oxford]], graduating with honours in 2013. During his time at Oxford, he served as the captain of the [[Oxford University Chess Club|university chess team]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Oxford Cambridge 2012 Varsity Match |url=http://www.saund.co.uk/britbase/pgn/201203vars-viewer.html}}</ref>. He represented Oxford in the Varsity chess matches of 2011<ref>{{cite news |title=Oxford wins 129th Varsity Chess Match 2011 |url=https://chessdailynews.com/oxford-wins/ |access-date=08 March 2011 |agency=Chess Daily News UK}}</ref>, 2012<ref>{{cite news |title=Cambridge win the 130th Varsity Chess Match |url=https://theweekinchess.com/chessnews/events/cambridge-win-the-130th-varsity-chess-match |access-date=03 March 2012 |agency=The Week In Chess, UK}}</ref>, and 2013<ref>{{cite news |title=Cambridge wins 131st Varsity Chess match 2013 |url=https://chessdailynews.com/cambridge-wins-131st-varsity-chess-match-2013/ |access-date=13 March 2013 |agency=Chess Daily News UK}}</ref>.


'''Chess'''
'''Chess'''


Shanmugam was on Singapore's National Chess Squad for a decade, playing semi-professionally. He also represented Singapore in the Chess Olympiad in Istanbul in 2012, and Baku in 2016. The World Chess Federation (FIDE) awarded him the FIDE Master title in 2008, and the International Master title in 2012. He has since retired from competitive chess.
Shanmugam was on Singapore's National Chess Squad for a decade, playing semi-professionally. He also represented Singapore in the [[Chess Olympiad]] in [[40th Chess Olympiad|Istanbul in 2012]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Men's Chess Olympiads: Ravindran Shanmugam |url=https://www.olimpbase.org/players/u26kegkk.html |website=www.olimpbase.com}}</ref>, and [[42nd Chess Olympiad|Baku in 2016]]<ref>{{cite web |title=42nd Chess Olympiads Baku 2016. OlimpBase |url=https://www.olimpbase.org/2016/2016sin.html |website=www.olimpbase.com}}</ref>. The [[FIDE|World Chess Federation (FIDE)]] awarded him the FIDE Master title in 2008, and the International Master title in 2012<ref>{{cite web |title=International Chess Federation |url=https://ratings.fide.com/profile/5801770 |website=www.fide.com}}</ref>. He has since retired from competitive chess.


'''Career'''
'''Career'''


[https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravindran-shanmugam-aa3810109/ '''Early Career''']
'''Early Career'''
After graduating, Shanmugam spent 3 years as a consultant with McKinsey & Company in London. He returned to Singapore in 2016 to work with ride-hailing giant Grab. He subsequently left Grab to work as Executive Director of a conglomerate in Malaysia, including MediCeram Sdn Bhd, one of the world’s leading ceramic formers manufacturers for rubber gloves.
After graduating, Shanmugam spent 3 years as a consultant with [[McKinsey & Company]] in London. He returned to Singapore in 2016 to work with ride-hailing giant [[Grab Holdings|Grab]]. He subsequently left Grab to work as Executive Director of a conglomerate in Malaysia, including MediCeram Sdn Bhd, one of the world’s leading ceramic formers manufacturers for rubber gloves<ref>{{cite news |last1=Verma |first1=Himanshu |title=Livspace targets Singapore’s USD 5 billion interiors market |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOPjrRuHBYE |agency=Connected India |publisher=YouTube}}</ref>.
'''Livspace (2019 to Present)'''
'''Livspace (2019 to Present)'''
In 2019, Shanmugam joined Livspace to launch the company in Singapore. He currently serves as its CEO, Southeast Asia. Livspace is an omnichannel home interior design & renovation platform, which is valued at >USD 1Bn as of 2023.
In 2019, Shanmugam joined [[Livspace |Livspace]] to launch the company in Singapore<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lim |first1=Howie |last2=Lim |first2=Bernard |title=Mind Your Business: Digitizing the home renovation process |url=https://www.moneyfm893.sg/guest/ravi-shanmugam-livspace/ |access-date=27 December 2019 |agency=MoneyFM893}}</ref>. He currently serves as its CEO, Southeast Asia. Livspace is an omnichannel home interior design & renovation platform, which is valued at >USD 1Bn as of 2023<ref>{{cite news |title=Livspace turns Unicorn |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-02-08/kkr-leads-180-million-round-for-ikea-backed-unicorn-livspace |access-date=08 February 2022}}</ref>.


He described Singapore as a “highly attractive” market for Livspace, being both large and “a representative 21st century global city that serves as a great test bed for technology innovations and launches.”
He described Singapore as a “highly attractive” market for Livspace<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jenie |first1=Asih |title=Livspace’s Ravindran Shanmugam talks about disrupting the home renovation market |url=https://www.homeanddecor.com.sg/design/interviews/livspaces-omnichannel-service-offers-predictability-in-an-unpredictable-sector/ |access-date=31 March 2021 |agency=Home and Decor Singapore}}</ref>, being both large and “a representative 21st century global city that serves as a great test bed for technology innovations and launches.”
Shanmugam also spoke of how Livspace’s entrance to the Singapore market opened doors to its talent pool and abundance of data.
Shanmugam also spoke of how Livspace’s entrance to the Singapore market opened doors to its talent pool and abundance of data<ref>{{cite news |last1=Verma |first1=Himanshu |title=Livspace targets Singapore’s USD 5 billion interiors market |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOPjrRuHBYE}}</ref>.


'''Ridout Road Allegations'''
'''Ridout Road Allegations'''
In late May 2023, false allegations surfaced suggesting that Livspace had secured government contracts from the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) to renovate properties on Ridout Road, due to Shanmugam’s connection to his father.
In late May 2023, false allegations surfaced suggesting that Livspace had secured government contracts from the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) to renovate properties on Ridout Road, due to Shanmugam’s connection to his father<ref>{{cite news |title=Shanmugam denies allegations that son's firm renovated Ridout Road bungalows |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ridout-road-bungalow-shanmugam-son-family-livspace-rent-3602651 |access-date=03 July 2023 |agency=Channel News Asia}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Shanmugam says allegation of his son awarded SLA contract for Ridout Road properties 'utterly false' |url=https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/leave-my-family-alone-shanmugam-says-allegation-his-son-awarded-sla-contract-ridout-road-edwin-tong-livspace |agency=AsiaOne}}</ref>.


Both Livspace and the Singapore Land Authority clarified that the company had not been involved in those renovations, and further that Livspace had never done any work for either SLA or any other government body.
Both Livspace and the Singapore Land Authority clarified that the company had not been involved in those renovations, and further that Livspace had never done any work for either SLA or any other government body<ref>{{cite web |title=Corrections regarding false statements of fact in an article published by Kenneth Jeyaretnam, and a Facebook post by Thamil Selvan |url=https://www.gov.sg/article/factually160723-a |website=www.gov.sg |access-date=16 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Livspace, Singapore Land Authority deny claims of improper contract awarding |url=https://www.techinasia.com/livspace-singapore-land-authority-denies-allegations-sg-projects |access-date=03 July 2023 |agency=Tech In Asia}}</ref>.


'''Addressing the allegations in Parliament'''
'''Addressing the allegations in Parliament'''
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On July 3, 2023, Member of Parliament Nadia Samdin requested Minister K. Shanmugam to formally address the claims of Livspace being awarded contracts by SLA for works on properties on Ridout Road.
On July 3, 2023, Member of Parliament Nadia Samdin requested Minister K. Shanmugam to formally address the claims of Livspace being awarded contracts by SLA for works on properties on Ridout Road.
In his response , Minister Shanmugam issued a [https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ridout-road-bungalow-shanmugam-son-family-livspace-rent-3602651 formal statement that he had been subjected to unwarranted attacks and referred to the allegations as "utterly false" and "defamatory" in nature].
In his response , Minister Shanmugam issued a formal statement that he had been subjected to unwarranted attacks and referred to the allegations as "utterly false" and "defamatory" in nature<ref>{{cite news |title='Leave my family alone': Ridout Road allegations against son's firm 'utterly false', says Shanmugam |url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/leave-family-alone-shanmugam-utterly-false-allegations-son-ridout-road-2203981 |access-date=03 July 2023 |agency=Today Online Singapore}}</ref>.
[https://www.techinasia.com/livspace-singapore-land-authority-denies-allegations-sg-projects '''Livspace also issued a media statement addressing the issue -''']
'''Livspace also issued a media statement addressing the issue'''


“We are issuing this statement in response to the various untrue and malicious allegations that have been made, including allegations that the company has obtained contracts from the Singapore Land Authority (SLA), and has done work for SLA on properties on Ridout Road. These allegations are completely false and baseless.
“We are issuing this statement in response to the various untrue and malicious allegations that have been made, including allegations that the company has obtained contracts from the Singapore Land Authority (SLA), and has done work for SLA on properties on Ridout Road. These allegations are completely false and baseless.


Livspace has not undertaken any project or work whatsoever at any of the properties based on Ridout Road - neither for SLA, nor for homeowners, nor for tenants. Livspace has no contracts with SLA (and Livspace has never been engaged by SLA to do any work).”
Livspace has not undertaken any project or work whatsoever at any of the properties based on Ridout Road - neither for SLA, nor for homeowners, nor for tenants. Livspace has no contracts with SLA (and Livspace has never been engaged by SLA to do any work).”<ref>{{cite news |title=Livspace, Singapore Land Authority deny claims of improper contract awarding |url=https://www.techinasia.com/livspace-singapore-land-authority-denies-allegations-sg-projects |access-date=03 July 2023 |agency=Tech In Asia}}</ref>


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'''Livspace, Singapore Land Authority deny claims of improper contract awarding'''
https://www.techinasia.com/livspace-singapore-land-authority-denies-allegations-sg-projects

'''Livspace: India-based home renovation platform'''

https://www.homeanddecor.com.sg/design/interviews/livspaces-omnichannel-service-offers-predictability-in-an-unpredictable-sector/

Revision as of 04:34, 26 July 2024

Ravindran Shanmugam Ravindran Shanmugam (born December 3, 1989) is a Singaporean businessman and chess International Master[1]. He is currently the CEO, Southeast Asia for Livspace, a digital platform for interior design and renovation [2]. He previously worked with Grab and McKinsey & Company.

Background

Early life and education

Ravindran Shanmugam was born and raised in Singapore, to Jothie Rajah, a lawyer and academic, and K. Shanmugam, Singapore’s Minister for Law and Minister for Home Affairs [3]. He is the grandson of former Judicial Commissioner K S Rajah.

He read Philosophy, Politics & Economics at Balliol College, Oxford, graduating with honours in 2013. During his time at Oxford, he served as the captain of the university chess team[4]. He represented Oxford in the Varsity chess matches of 2011[5], 2012[6], and 2013[7].

Chess

Shanmugam was on Singapore's National Chess Squad for a decade, playing semi-professionally. He also represented Singapore in the Chess Olympiad in Istanbul in 2012[8], and Baku in 2016[9]. The World Chess Federation (FIDE) awarded him the FIDE Master title in 2008, and the International Master title in 2012[10]. He has since retired from competitive chess.

Career

Early Career

After graduating, Shanmugam spent 3 years as a consultant with McKinsey & Company in London. He returned to Singapore in 2016 to work with ride-hailing giant Grab. He subsequently left Grab to work as Executive Director of a conglomerate in Malaysia, including MediCeram Sdn Bhd, one of the world’s leading ceramic formers manufacturers for rubber gloves[11].

Livspace (2019 to Present)

In 2019, Shanmugam joined Livspace to launch the company in Singapore[12]. He currently serves as its CEO, Southeast Asia. Livspace is an omnichannel home interior design & renovation platform, which is valued at >USD 1Bn as of 2023[13].

He described Singapore as a “highly attractive” market for Livspace[14], being both large and “a representative 21st century global city that serves as a great test bed for technology innovations and launches.”

Shanmugam also spoke of how Livspace’s entrance to the Singapore market opened doors to its talent pool and abundance of data[15].

Ridout Road Allegations

In late May 2023, false allegations surfaced suggesting that Livspace had secured government contracts from the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) to renovate properties on Ridout Road, due to Shanmugam’s connection to his father[16][17].

Both Livspace and the Singapore Land Authority clarified that the company had not been involved in those renovations, and further that Livspace had never done any work for either SLA or any other government body[18][19].

Addressing the allegations in Parliament

On July 3, 2023, Member of Parliament Nadia Samdin requested Minister K. Shanmugam to formally address the claims of Livspace being awarded contracts by SLA for works on properties on Ridout Road.

In his response , Minister Shanmugam issued a formal statement that he had been subjected to unwarranted attacks and referred to the allegations as "utterly false" and "defamatory" in nature[20].

Livspace also issued a media statement addressing the issue

“We are issuing this statement in response to the various untrue and malicious allegations that have been made, including allegations that the company has obtained contracts from the Singapore Land Authority (SLA), and has done work for SLA on properties on Ridout Road. These allegations are completely false and baseless.

Livspace has not undertaken any project or work whatsoever at any of the properties based on Ridout Road - neither for SLA, nor for homeowners, nor for tenants. Livspace has no contracts with SLA (and Livspace has never been engaged by SLA to do any work).”[21]

References

  1. ^ Shanmugam, Ravi. "International Chess Federation". www.fide.com.
  2. ^ Verma, Himanshu. "Livspace targets Singapore's USD 5 billion interiors market". YouTube. Connected India. Retrieved 03 March 2020. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  3. ^ Kok, Yufeng. "Straits Times Interview". Straits Times. Straits Times. Retrieved 03 July 2023. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  4. ^ "Oxford Cambridge 2012 Varsity Match".
  5. ^ "Oxford wins 129th Varsity Chess Match 2011". Chess Daily News UK. Retrieved 08 March 2011. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  6. ^ "Cambridge win the 130th Varsity Chess Match". The Week In Chess, UK. Retrieved 03 March 2012. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  7. ^ "Cambridge wins 131st Varsity Chess match 2013". Chess Daily News UK. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
  8. ^ "Men's Chess Olympiads: Ravindran Shanmugam". www.olimpbase.com.
  9. ^ "42nd Chess Olympiads Baku 2016. OlimpBase". www.olimpbase.com.
  10. ^ "International Chess Federation". www.fide.com.
  11. ^ Verma, Himanshu. "Livspace targets Singapore's USD 5 billion interiors market". YouTube. Connected India.
  12. ^ Lim, Howie; Lim, Bernard. "Mind Your Business: Digitizing the home renovation process". MoneyFM893. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
  13. ^ "Livspace turns Unicorn". Retrieved 08 February 2022. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  14. ^ Jenie, Asih. "Livspace's Ravindran Shanmugam talks about disrupting the home renovation market". Home and Decor Singapore. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
  15. ^ Verma, Himanshu. "Livspace targets Singapore's USD 5 billion interiors market".
  16. ^ "Shanmugam denies allegations that son's firm renovated Ridout Road bungalows". Channel News Asia. Retrieved 03 July 2023. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  17. ^ "Shanmugam says allegation of his son awarded SLA contract for Ridout Road properties 'utterly false'". AsiaOne.
  18. ^ "Corrections regarding false statements of fact in an article published by Kenneth Jeyaretnam, and a Facebook post by Thamil Selvan". www.gov.sg. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  19. ^ "Livspace, Singapore Land Authority deny claims of improper contract awarding". Tech In Asia. Retrieved 03 July 2023. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  20. ^ "'Leave my family alone': Ridout Road allegations against son's firm 'utterly false', says Shanmugam". Today Online Singapore. Retrieved 03 July 2023. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  21. ^ "Livspace, Singapore Land Authority deny claims of improper contract awarding". Tech In Asia. Retrieved 03 July 2023. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
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