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Veerappan Swaminathan
Co Founder at Tessolve
Veerappan Swaminathan is a sustainability and innovation expert with over 12 years of experience in the field. He is currently serving as an Affiliate Faculty at SMU Academy, supporting their sustainability Continuing Education and Training (CET) programs.1
Professional Background
Veerappan Swaminathan holds several key positions:
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Founder and Director of Sustainable Living Lab Pte Ltd (SL2) since March 2011.1 SL2 focuses on co-designing innovation projects with public, private, and people sectors in Asia to create sustainable solutions aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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CEO and Director of edm8ker, a brand of Makedemy Pte Ltd, since September 2016.1 This organization aims to empower educators and learners with skills for a brighter future through maker education.
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Affiliate Faculty at SMU Academy since November 2023.1 In this role, he supports sustainability CET programs in course design, development, training, and assessment.
Achievements and Recognition
Veerappan has received notable recognition for his work:
- Named a UNGC SDG Pioneer in 20231
- Selected as an INK Fellow in September 20161
- Included in Singapore Tatler's Generation T 2018 list1
Education and Early Career
While his educational background is not explicitly mentioned in the provided information, Veerappan's early career includes:
- A position as Intellectual Property Engineer at Voyage Medical from July 2008 to July 20091
- Experience as a U.S. State Department Professional Fellow with ICMA in 20161
Veerappan Swaminathan is passionate about sustainability, innovation, and social impact, actively contributing to various initiatives and platforms in these areas.1
