Tharman Shanmugaratnam

President of the Republic of Singapore

Served in politics for 22 years before resigning to contest in the Presidential Election. Last served in government as Senior Minister, and also served as Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

Has been committed through the years to building economic resilience and a more inclusive social compact. On the latter, has been especially engaged in sustaining social mobility, improving jobs for lower-income workers, and making life-long learning a reality for all. Also sought to deepen and advance Singapore’s model of multiculturalism.

Introduced major educational reforms while serving as Education Minister, aimed at achieving a broader and more flexible system of meritocracy. 

Currently chairs the board of G30, an independent global council of economic and financial leaders from the public and private sectors. Also co-chaired the Global Commission on the Economics of Water.

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