Dr Harikrishnan Muthusamy
Dr Harikrishnan is a distinguished figure in Singapore’s business and community
landscape. He leads two established organisations—International Business
Management Consultants Pte Ltd (IBMC) and International Employment Agency
(1992) Pte Ltd—through which he provides strategic consultancy services to
approximately 370 businesses. His success in business is widely attributed to his
strategic vision, leadership, and foresight, which have significantly contributed to the
growth and success of both organisations.
Dr Harikrishnan Muthusamy holds a Doctorate in Business Administration and
possesses numerous professional qualifications in business, administration,
accounting, and commerce.
He serves as the President of the Global Organisation of the People of Indian Origin
(GOPIO Singapore). The organisation aims to strengthen cultural heritage, foster
meaningful relationships within and beyond the Indian community, and promote
mutual growth, development, and advancement. GOPIO Singapore also seeks to
harness and synergise the professional and intellectual resources of Indians in
Singapore and globally, enabling them to realise their fullest potential.
In addition, he holds the position of Vice President (Asia Region) of the Global Indian
Organisation (GIO).
Dr Harikrishnan is also the President of the Tamil Language & Cultural Society. The
Society’s mission is to encourage the Tamil community to actively speak Tamil in
their daily lives, ensuring it remains a vibrant living language, while simultaneously
promoting and preserving the rich, multi-faceted Indian culture within Singapore’s
diverse and multicultural society.
He further contributes to language education and cultural development as an
Executive Member of the Tamil Language Learning & Promotion Committee (TLLPC)
under the Ministry of Education. In addition, he serves as an advisor to several non-
profit organisations.
A dedicated member of Toastmasters International for 24 years, Dr Harikrishnan has
achieved the organisation’s highest recognition, the Distinguished Toastmaster
(DTM) award. He has also received two prestigious honours—the “Toastmaster of
the Year Award” and the “District Governor’s Citation Award”—in recognition of his
exceptional leadership and devoted service.
He served as District Director of District 80 for the 2018–2019 term and District 80
Leadership Chair for the 2021–2022 term. He was subsequently appointed again as
District 80 Parliamentarian for the 2022–2023 and 2024–2025 terms.
Among his notable achievements within Toastmasters International is his successful
effort to establish a separate Division T in Singapore, bringing together 18 Tamil
Toastmasters clubs under District 80. After nearly 18 years of engagement and
negotiation with Toastmasters International, he also played a pivotal role in securing
recognition for Tamil as one of the official languages within the organisation.
Dr Harikrishnan is widely respected for his integrity, dedication, and strong
commitment to both business excellence and community service. His work has had a
meaningful impact on the business community, cultural organisations, and
Toastmasters International in Singapore, making him a source of inspiration to many.
In recognition of his tireless contributions, he has received 36 awards for dedicated
community and voluntary service from both government and non-profit
organisations.
In 2023, he was honoured with the prestigious GOPIO International Business
Excellence Award in the Consultancy Services sector, recognising his outstanding
professional achievements and dedication. In 2024, he was also presented with the
International Men’s Award by the Global Indian Organisation (GIO).