Founder of Biobusiness Singapore, Director of Nanyang Technological University Singapore

Dr. Chitra Rajaram is a seasoned communications leader with 40 years in public relations and media. She has served on senior leadership teams at Singapore Press Holdings and Mediacorp, shaping strategy, newsroom relations, and corporate reputation for Singapore’s media institutions. She also led Asia as Managing Director of Golin, the Chicago-headquartered global PR firm, driving regional growth, integrated campaigns, and C-suite counsel across markets. Recognized for her crisis stewardship and talent development, Dr. Rajaram blends newsroom insight with agency agility to deliver impact. She continues to advise boards and executives on brand, stakeholder engagement, and transformation across the media landscape. She is currently  Director, Office of Corporate Communication at Republic Polytechnic in Singapore.