When was Tharman Shanmugaratnam born?

Tharman Shanmugaratnam was born on 22 January 1957 in Singapore.

What positions has Tharman Shanmugaratnam held?

Positions held by Tharman Shanmugaratnam include: President of Singapore (since 14 September 2023); Senior Minister (2019–2023); Co-ordinating Minister for Economic and Social Policies (2015–2023); Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore (2011–2019); Minister for Manpower (2011–2012).

Where did Tharman Shanmugaratnam study?

Tharman Shanmugaratnam was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science, Harvard University, Wolfson College, Anglo-Chinese School.

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Tharman Shanmugaratnam

President of Singapore since 2023

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Tharman Shanmugaratnam is a Singaporean politician and economist who has served as the ninth president of Singapore since 2023. A former member of the People's Action Party (PAP), he served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Taman Jurong of Jurong Group Representation Constituency (GRC) from 2001 to 2023.

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Born: 22 January 1957 wd
Place of birth: Singapore wd
Citizenship: Singapore wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: People's Action Party wd
Education: London School of Economics and Political Science, Harvard University, Wolfson College, Anglo-Chinese School, John F. Kennedy School of Government, University of Cambridge wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram · LinkedIn wd

Positions held wd

President of Singapore (since 14 September 2023 · BS 28 Bhadra 2080 onwards)
Senior Minister (1 May 2019 – 7 July 2023)
Co-ordinating Minister for Economic and Social Policies (1 October 2015 – 7 July 2023)
Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore (21 May 2011 – 1 May 2019)
Minister for Manpower (21 May 2011 – 31 July 2012)
Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (1 May 2011 – 7 July 2023)
Minister for Finance (1 December 2007 – 30 September 2015)
Minister for Education (1 August 2003 – 31 March 2008)
Member of the Parliament of Singapore

Awards wd

Asia's Most Influential Singapore (2021)

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When was Tharman Shanmugaratnam born?: Tharman Shanmugaratnam was born on 22 January 1957 in Singapore.
What positions has Tharman Shanmugaratnam held?: Positions held by Tharman Shanmugaratnam include: President of Singapore (since 14 September 2023); Senior Minister (2019–2023); Co-ordinating Minister for Economic and Social Policies (2015–2023); Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore (2011–2019); Minister for Manpower (2011–2012).
Where did Tharman Shanmugaratnam study?: Tharman Shanmugaratnam was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science, Harvard University, Wolfson College, Anglo-Chinese School.

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