Profile Mr Mahalingam K President, MMA & Partner/Director, TSM Group of Companies
Education -1984 - Graduated from NIT Trichy in Chemical. -Engineering -Distinguished Alumni 2016. -1987 - Completed PGDM from IIM Calcutta. Key Achievements -Exceptional leader, transformation specialist, and impactful investor with over 35 years of experience. -Driving force behind T S Mahalingam & Sons, turning it into one of South -India's well respected automobile after-market brands. -Diversified TSM’s interests into financial services, real estate, and angel investing. TRANSFORMER -Transformed TS Mahalingam & Sons into a prominent brand, retailing 5000 cars annually in South India. -Accelerated TSM’s growth from a single-business, single-location operations into a multi-business, multi-location organisation. PIONEER -Pioneered the distribution of third-party loan products in partnership with Citi bank, revolutionizing financial services. -Co- developed brands like Autoline, Propshop, and Shelters along with Citi bank. -Entered the real estate space in 2003, is today a prominent player in residential, commercial, and leisure properties with 100+ projects delivered. IMPACTOR -President of the REC alumni (RECAL), leading impactful projects and massive fundraising in collaboration with NIT. -President of the IIM Calcutta Alumni Chennai, enhancing the IIM Calcutta brand. Launching unique initiatives focused on imparting practical knowledge to management students in TN & beyond. -President of the Madras Management Association (MMA),India’s top management association. -Member of the Chennai Angels' Executive Committee, guiding operations and ensuring compliance & corporate governance. INVESTOR -Active angel investor, mentoring budding entrepreneurs and fostering entrepreneurship by growing the ecosystem. -Recognized as a go-to person for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking guidance, support & funding.