Our Board of Trustees

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    Ananth Seshan

    President

    Dr. Ananth Seshan is the Chairman of the 5G Group of Companies. He serves as Chair of the Governance Committee and is a Member of the Board of Directors at MESA International, a U.S.-based global industry organization dedicated to advancing best practices and innovative technologies in manufacturing. He is also a member of the President's Circle at the University of Toronto.

    Email: president@sivavishnutemple.com

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    Devendran Devaraj

    Vice President

    Mr. Devendran Devaraj, affectionately known as Dev in the community, brings over a decade of experience in working with and leading community organizations in the Ottawa area.

    Email: vicepresident@sivavishnutemple.com

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    Krishnan Sekaran

    Treasurer

    Mr. Krishnan Sekaran brings decades of expertise in accounting and financial management to the board. He is also an active and respected member of the South Asian and Hindu communities.

    Email: treasurer@sivavishnutemple.com

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    Sujatha Swaminathan

    Secretary

    Ms. Sujatha Swaminathan has over 25 years of experience in customer-centric, service-focused roles. A Human Resources professional and entrepreneur, she manages a cloud-based SME operating across Singapore, India, and the USA. Deeply engaged in spiritual activities and committed to community service, she brings both professional and personal dedication to her work.

    Email: secretary@sivavishnutemple.com

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    Sundaramoorthy Thirukonda

    Joint Treasurer

    Mr. Sundar is the President of DSKH Inc., bringing over 25 years of expertise in SAP HCM consulting services and more than 40 years of engineering experience across Canada, the USA, and Singapore. Alongside his professional achievements, he has dedicated over a decade to the Ottawa Tamil Sangam, playing a vital role in its growth and cultural initiatives. Beyond his professional and community contributions, he remains deeply engaged in spiritual pursuits, which continue to guide his values and enrich both his personal and professional journey.

    Email: sundar@sivavishnutemple.com

  • Nikila Vamanan

    Trustee

    Nikila Vamanan is a devoted mother of two lovely daughters and has been a sincere devotee since childhood. Deeply rooted in faith, she along with her husband has been actively involved in temple seva for many years, serving with commitment and humility. Known for her pleasant nature she is hardworking, dedicated and carries out her responsibilities with sincerity and grace.

    Email:
    vnikila@sivavishnutemple.com