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Vinod Kumar
MD & CEO
Tata Communications


Vinod Kumar is the MD and Chief Executive Officer for Tata Communications, (US$2.7bn revenues, 6500 employee, global telecom service provider operating in more than 50 countries), which is part of the US$70.8 billion Tata Group. Mr. Kumar is responsible for leading and expanding Tata Communications’ charter and presence in the global communications market.

Mr. Kumar holds a wide range of cross-functional experience in the telecommunications industry. He also has an impressive track record in developing business strategies and creating fast growth organizations in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia-Pacific. Prior to joining Tata Communications, Mr. Kumar was Senior Vice-President of Asia Netcom. His earlier roles include CEO of WorldCom Japan, CEO of Globalone Japan and several major responsibilities in Sales, Marketing, Product Management and Network Operations in Sprint International. Mr. Kumar has lived in India, US, UK, Japan, HK and Singapore.

Mr. Kumar is active in the Singapore business circles with Board position in The Economic Development Board and the Human Capital Leadership Institute. He is also a member of the Governing Council of National Arts Council.


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Singapore is known for its hot and humid weather, with little variation throughout the year. The average daytime temperature is 31ºC (88ºF), dropping to around 24ºC (75ºF) in the evenings. The monsoon season can bear down pretty heavily on our tropical weather from November onwards, so be prepared for rain on a daily basis during this period.

Singapore voltage is 220 – 240 volts AC, 50 cycles per second.

The currency used in Singapore is the Singapore dollar (S$). Money changing services can be found not only at the Singapore Changi Airport but also most shopping centres and hotels around the island. You can also access the automated teller machines (ATMs) located everywhere (even in the most obscure bits) in Singapore, that accept most of the main credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express.

Visa may be required for certain nationalities. Please visit www.ica.gov.sg to verify if you need to apply for a visa before entering into Singapore. The visa application form is available free of charge at all Singapore overseas mission. Should you require a invitation letter to support your visa letter, kindly write in to the Secretariat for your request. Please also note that visitors to Singapore must meet the following entry requirements:-