Soma Valliappan is an Indian writer, speaker, trainer, and an expert in the areas of Human Resource Management, Personality development, and Financial Investments. He is the author of over 60 books in Tamil and English on various subjects including self-development, the stock market, emotional intelligence, time management, sales, leadership, and personality development.
Career His book "Alla Alla Panam," released in 2004 by Kizhakku Publishers (New Horizon Media), has sold over 100,000 copies in approximately 5 years. It serves as an introduction to the basics of stock market and investment techniques for readers. Valliyappan is often invited by multiple Tamil television channels to provide his insights on stock markets and economic events. He has made appearances on various TV programs, including Star Vijay, DD Podhigai, Makkal TV, Kalaignar Seithigal & Puthia Thalaimurai TV among others. On March 22, 2019, Valliyappan visited Erode Sengunthar Engineering College in Perundurai, Erode, where he delivered a speech addressing current issues relevant to engineering students and encouraged them to strive for excellence in their field.
Birth and Education Dr. Soma Valliappan, born on September 18, 1957, in Cuddalore, TN, hails from Devakottai. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Madras University and a Master's degree in Business Administration with specializations in Human Resources and Marketing. Additionally, he obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management with a focus on Personnel Management & Industrial Relations from the National Institute of Personnel Management in Kolkata. Before his graduation, he completed a Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology at the Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology in Chennai. Dr. Valliappan was awarded a Ph.D. by Madras University for his research on Emotional Intelligence and is also a certified Master Practitioner in NLP.
Professional Experience Valliyappan has held numerous senior and executive positions in Human Resource Management across various sectors, His professional experience spans roles at esteemed organizations such as BHEL, Whirlpool, PepsiCo India Holdings, Indian Hotels Co Ltd, Hindustan Motors Ltd, Cameo, and Navia Markets Ltd. Presently, Valliyappan is involved in operating a management consulting services company, Menmai Management Consultancy Services.
Human Resource Development Valliyappan is a Life Member of the National HR Development Network (NHRD), an association committed to promoting the HR movement in India. His areas of interest in HR include Strategic HR, Performance measurement and management, Reward and compensation, 360-degree feedback, Emotional intelligence, Balanced Scorecard, and Personal effectiveness, among others.
Teaching and Training Valliyappan has a strong affiliation with academia, having engaged in teaching and training since 1990. He currently holds a position as a member of the Board of Studies at Alagappa Institute of Management in Karaikudi. Additionally, he has previously served as a member of the Board of Studies at St. Joseph's College and Bishop Heber College in Trichy, and has contributed to the Selection Committee of Bharathidhasan Institute of Management in Trichy and IIM Ranchi. Moreover, Valliyappan has shared his expertise as a visiting faculty member at Bharathidasan University in Tiruchirappalli and the Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR) in Chennai. On behalf of National Stock Exchange, Madras Stock Exchange, Securities Exchange Board of India, and South Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, he has spoken at a number of seminars for the public, as well as investors and management students, mainly on stock markets.
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