Career
Mr. Ramakrishnan is a Graduate in Commerce and holds a master"s degree in Economics. He stood first at the University and was a Gold Medalist. Mr. Ramakrishnan joined Indian Express Group of newspapers in 1965 where he rose to become its Chief Executive.
He was appointed as Sheriff of Madras in 1974-1975 and was then elected to Parliament (Rajya Sabha) in 1980.
He also enjoys the distinction of having been invited to address the 40th General Assembly of United Nations in 1985. Mr. R. Ramakrishnan is a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of TVS Motor Company Limited and has also served as a Director of Tvs Finance & Services Limited, as well as a director of the TVS group of companies.
Mr. Ramakrishnan has also been an Additional Non-Executive & Independent Director of Ennore Coke Limited since October 31, 2008.
He also represented India at the World Coffee Conference held in September 2005. He was the Chairman of Madras Race Club and he still continues to serve in the Committee of Madras Race Club.
He had been the Governor for Rotary Club of Rotary District 3230, (District in India extending from Hosur, Chennai to Vedaranyam. He is a recipient of several awards including the highest Rotary “Service Above Self”.