MANAGING DIRECTOR

Biography of A. Selvadurai Hallman

A. Selvadurai Hallman is a distinguished corporate strategist and international business consultant with more than three decades of leadership experience spanning Europe and Asia. His career reflects a unique blend of corporate governance, industrial management, strategic consulting, and community service.

Academic and Professional Foundations

In 1994, Selvadurai earned his MBA and Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Management from APII Auckland University, equipping him with a strong foundation in global business practices. He is also a Fellow of several highly respected professional institutions, including the: 

• Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators  

• Chartered Institute of Marketing  

• Chartered Institute of Corporate Managers

• Institute of Directors, London 

Leadership in European and Asian Industries 

Between 1994 and 2015, Selvadurai developed extensive experience in Europe’s industrial sector. He held senior leadership roles as Managing Director at both Dr. Hallman and Knippschild Holding GmbH & Co. K.G. and Friedr. Gustav Theis Kaltwalzwerke GmbH, where he specialized in German industrial operations and business development. 

Recognizing Asia’s growing importance in the global economy, he shifted his focus to the Asia-Pacific region. From 2000 to 2015, he served as Managing Director of TheisHutchison Group SE Asia Pte. Ltd., spearheading ambitious expansion strategies across regional markets. 

Landmark Achievements 

• 2005: Successfully acquired Theis Precision Steel (India) from the Tata Group, later guiding its transformation as Chairman.

• 2005–2015: Established and led Theis Precision Steel (China), demonstrating his ability to manage complex multinational operations across diverse cultural and regulatory landscapes.

Early Career and Broader Business Roles 

Selvadurai’s corporate journey began earlier in maritime and logistics operations, directing strategic growth at Perpadam Stevedoring Sdn. Bhd. and Sungei Rengit Lighterage between 1989 and 1997. He later diversified his leadership roles, including his directorship at Mendaki SENSE Pte. Ltd. (2014–2021), where he contributed to advancing education and skills training initiatives in Singapore. 

Advisory and Policy Contributions 

Beyond corporate leadership, Selvadurai has made significant contributions as an advisor to academic and government institutions. He has served as: 

• Honorary Chief Academic Advisor, Holistic Science Research Centre, Gujarat.

• Strategic Advisor, Suzhou Industrial Park Administrative Committee.

• Resource Panel Member, Singapore Government Parliamentary Committee on Finance and Trade Industry. 

Community Leadership and Service 

Selvadurai has consistently dedicated time and expertise to community development and social welfare: 

• Vice Chairman, SASCO Senior Citizens’ Home (2014–2018). 

• Vice Chairman, Pasir Ris East PAP Branch, where he played an active role in local governance and grassroots engagement. 

Awards and Recognition 

His outstanding service to the community has been recognised with several prestigious honours: 

• Community Service Award, presented by JAMIYAH Singapore through Tuan Haji Abu Bakar Maidin. 

• Lifetime Achievement Award, conferred by Mr. Ameerali Abdeali, President of the Muslim Kidney Action Association (MKAC). 

Legacy and Impact 

From directing maritime operations to shaping multinational industrial growth, and from consulting governments to uplifting communities, A. Selvadurai Hallman’s career illustrates the power of combining corporate excellence with social responsibility. His leadership continues to serve as an example of how global experience, strategic foresight, and community values can be woven together to create lasting impact. 

As Dr. Albert Winsemius, Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of Singapore, once remarked:
“I followed his achievements closely, both in the academic and commercial fields. Selva has especially shown the perseverance necessary to successfully combine practical and theoretical training.”