Malar Ramalingam Email & Phone Number

Senior Corporate Communications Specialist l Stakeholder Mapping l Integrated Communications l Employee EngagementSound reputation for providing senior executive and board-level counsel. This includes stakeholder mapping for management of major issues and change programmes, media relations (traditional and digital), social listening as well as internal communications focused on building corporate reputation and employee engagement. In addition, efforts also focus on lead generation and business growth.An experienced lead having worked with teams across multiple locations, globally. Network strength is stronger in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia.Brings over 20 years of experience in developing and executing strategically driven campaigns. Continues to work with small & medium sized private companies, government agencies and leading multinationals in improving their Customer Experience and Talent Management initiatives. Industry exposure: Recruitment & talent development, manufacturing (semi-conductors), power generation, water desalination, oil & gas (upstream & downstream).A firm believer in Sustainable Corporate Responsibility / Social Performance where companies work with a purpose beyond simply generating profits. With such a focus, engages various stakeholders in actively and authentically contributing towards win-win outcomes.Passionate about continuous learning, she continues to learn-on-the-go as she teaches, coaches and mentors others with an interest in business communication.Currently serves as the immediate Past Chair of the Ethics Committee of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) with an incredibly fun group of experienced practitioners. A firm supporter of IABCs' efforts in APAC & other regions.Also a strong supporter of initiatives hosted by 'Common Purpose'. These include the ASEAN Leaders Programme, the ASEAN Emerging Leaders Programme, and Sky Blue (global), which deal with leadership growth & cultural intelligence across borders.A qualified teacher / trainer / facilitator / guest lecturer with a Bachelor’s in Education (majoring in Teaching English as a Second Language) from University Malaya, & credentialed in Teaching, Training & Assessing Learning from City & Guilds, United Kingdom. Recently received her creds as a Human Resource Development Corporation certified trainer, as well as a Certified Sustainable Supply Chain Professional (CSSCP) from the International Supply Chain Education Alliance, USA.