About ATCC
Mission
Our mission is to support and empower Tamil businesses and professionals by fostering strong networks, enabling growth opportunities, recognising excellence, and advocating for our community through collaboration, mentorship, and global engagement.
Vision
To build a thriving, globally connected Tamil business community that drives entrepreneurship, professional growth, and collective success.
What we do
Community & Networking
- Monthly professional events
- Access to member WhatsApp group and directory
- Annual Gala Night and Conference
- Collaboration with multicultural chambers and international delegations
Business Growth & Opportunities
- Investment and funding opportunities via partners
- Exclusive member discounts and services (legal, tax, etc.)
- Member-to-member business prioritization
Recognition & Representation
- ATCC Awards to honor outstanding Tamil businesses and professionals
- Framed membership certificate to boost business credibility
- Advocacy with government and policy representation
Mentorship & Career Support
- Mentoring from experienced members and board introductions
- Career advice and job leads for students and professionals
- Professional growth through knowledge sharing and support
Our History
- Held its inaugural meeting on 2 November with over 100 participants.
- Elected Samuel Thevasagayan as the first President and Lalitha Ashokkumar as Executive Vice President.
The following founding members financially contributed and established ATCC as an operating organisation:
Dr. Thava Seelan
Samuel Thevasagayan
Jega Nadarajah
Sujan Selvan
Vindran Vengadasalam
Jegan Waran
Sanjay Siva
Lawrence Paulraj
Sri Rangan
Chitta Mylvaganam
Dr. V Mano Mohan
Started its Annual Walkathon event for fundraising benefiting local charities.
Commenced monthly information seminars and networking events for members.
Hosted ATCC’s first trade show at the Fairfield Showground Convention Centre with business and cultural participants.
ATCC was represented by Vindran, Vice President – Finance at the 3rd World Tamil Economic Conference in Chennai and presented a paper on start-up companies and initiatives by ATCC to help small business owners.
Conducted its first Annual Gala night.
Established the Tamil Business Awards that recognises Tamil business successes and achievements – An event that’s held every two years.
Organised several initiatives and online support sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic to support businesses and help with government assistance initiatives.
Elected Theo Soumyraj as President and Anton Fernando as Executive Vice President.
Conducted its first blood donation drive which is now organised annually.
Launched the ATCC Young Adults initiative, hosting its first event for the segment to foster entrepreneurship.
ATCC elected as the Executive Vice President of the Chambers Alliance of Western Sydney (alliance of 16 Chambers).
Elected Anton Fernando as President and Priya Songappan as Executive Vice President.
Reached 100 paid members.
Inaugurated the ATCC Victoria Chapter.
Reached 200 paid members.
Inaugurated ATCC Queensland Chapter.
Elected Priya Songappan as President and Sanjay Siva as Executive Vice President.
Achieved 300 paid members.
Achieved 400 paid members.
Hosting regular networking events with over 500 annual attendees.
Managing real-time chat groups generating daily leads and opportunities.
Facilitating international business leads from Tamil Business Chambers worldwide.
Maintaining affiliations with 13 Tamil Chambers worldwide.
About ATCC NSW
Join a Chamber with over 400 members across NSW
The Australian Tamil Chamber of Commerce (ATCC) was established in New South Wales in 2016 and subsequently expanded to other states. As the founding chapter, ATCC NSW has built a strong foundation, supported by a large and active membership base.
What we do
Community & Networking
- Monthly professional events
- Access to member WhatsApp group and directory
- Annual Gala Night and Conference
- Collaboration with multicultural chambers and international delegations
Business Growth & Opportunities
- Investment and funding opportunities via partners
- Exclusive member discounts and services (legal, tax, etc.)
- Member-to-member business prioritization
Recognition & Representation
- ATCC Awards to honor outstanding Tamil businesses and professionals
- Framed membership certificate to boost business credibility
- Advocacy with government and policy representation
Mentorship & Career Support
- Mentoring from experienced members and board introductions
- Career advice and job leads for students and professionals
- Professional growth through knowledge sharing and support
Board of Directors
The ATCC board brings together diverse expertise and perspectives to provide strong accountability, strategic foresight, and informed leadership.
Priya Songappan
President
Sanjay Siva
Executive Vice President
Shanmugadas Shankar
VP Finance
Anton Fernando
VP Interstate & International Relations
Dilip Kumar
VP Internal Affairs & Membership
Venkat Jayaraj
VP Community Affairs
Suwavi Soumyraj
VP Media & Marketing
Sukruti Narayanan
Board Member
Vinod Nedunchezhian
Board Member
Thiru Arumugam
Board Member
Theo Soumyaraj
Board Member
Karthika Sivarajan
Board Member
Kesrie Covenden
Board Member
Pramila Shanmuga Ganesan
Board Member
About ATCC Victoria
The Australian Tamil Chamber of Commerce (ATCC) Victoria Chapter is the official Victorian arm of Australia’s leading Tamil business network.
Formed nationally in 2016 to encourage Tamil entrepreneurship, ATCC has grown into a respected support platform for Tamil businesses across Australia. The Victoria Chapter was established in March 2024 with a clear mission: To build a credible, practical, and trusted platform for Tamil businesses and professionals in Victoria.
Today, ATCC Victoria represents a fast-growing network of entrepreneurs, professionals, SMEs, and community leaders committed to structured collaboration and measurable business growth.
What we do
Community & Networking
- Monthly professional events
- Access to member WhatsApp group and directory
- Annual Gala Night and Conference
- Collaboration with multicultural chambers and international delegations
Business Growth & Opportunities
- Investment and funding opportunities via partners
- Exclusive member discounts and services (legal, tax, etc.)
- Member-to-member business prioritization
Recognition & Representation
- ATCC Awards to honor outstanding Tamil businesses and professionals
- Framed membership certificate to boost business credibility
- Advocacy with government and policy representation
Mentorship & Career Support
- Mentoring from experienced members and board introductions
- Career advice and job leads for students and professionals
- Professional growth through knowledge sharing and support
Board of Directors
The ATCC board brings together diverse expertise and perspectives to provide strong accountability, strategic foresight, and informed leadership.
Jeyatheepan Ulagapiragasam
President
Senthil Vel Rajackal Somasundaram
Executive Vice President
Mithun Rajan
Vice President - Internal Affairs
Thirumalai Selvi Shanmugam
Vice President - Membership
Neelakantan Swaminathan
Vice President - Finance
Gangatharan Yogalingam
Vice President - Community Relations
Janani Kathirkhanthan
Committee Member - Marketing & Social Media
Anton Fernando
Committee Member
About ATCC Queensland
What we do
Community & Networking
- Monthly professional events
- Access to member WhatsApp group and directory
- Annual Gala Night and Conference
- Collaboration with multicultural chambers and international delegations
Business Growth & Opportunities
- Investment and funding opportunities via partners
- Exclusive member discounts and services (legal, tax, etc.)
- Member-to-member business prioritization
Recognition & Representation
- ATCC Awards to honor outstanding Tamil businesses and professionals
- Framed membership certificate to boost business credibility
- Advocacy with government and policy representation
Mentorship & Career Support
- Mentoring from experienced members and board introductions
- Career advice and job leads for students and professionals
- Professional growth through knowledge sharing and support
Board of Directors
The ATCC board brings together diverse expertise and perspectives to provide strong accountability, strategic foresight, and informed leadership.
Elayaraja Kaliyaperumal
President
Dr Priya Jeganathan
Executive Vice President &
VP Internal Affairs
Sundaravadivelan Velumani
VP Finance
Veeravel Kesavan
VP Membership
Ramanathan Karuppiah
Committee Member
Palani O. Thevar
Committee Member
Sri Jeyanthirakumar
Committee Member
Rajaratnam Anton Rock Fernando
Committee Member
About ATCC
Mission
Our mission is to support and empower Tamil businesses and professionals by fostering strong networks, enabling growth opportunities, recognising excellence, and advocating for our community through collaboration, mentorship, and global engagement.
Vision
To build a thriving, globally connected Tamil business community that drives entrepreneurship, professional growth, and collective success.
What we do
Community & Networking
- Monthly professional events
- Access to member WhatsApp group and directory
- Annual Gala Night and Conference
- Collaboration with multicultural chambers and international delegations
Business Growth & Opportunities
- Investment and funding opportunities via partners
- Exclusive member discounts and services (legal, tax, etc.)
- Member-to-member business prioritization
Recognition & Representation
- ATCC Awards to honor outstanding Tamil businesses and professionals
- Framed membership certificate to boost business credibility
- Advocacy with government and policy representation
Mentorship & Career Support
- Mentoring from experienced members and board introductions
- Career advice and job leads for students and professionals
- Professional growth through knowledge sharing and support
Our History
- Held its inaugural meeting on 2 November with over 100 participants.
- Elected Samuel Thevasagayan as the first President and Lalitha Ashokkumar as Executive Vice President.
The following founding members financially contributed and established ATCC as an operating organisation:
Dr. Thava Seelan
Samuel Thevasagayan
Jega Nadarajah
Sujan Selvan
Vindran Vengadasalam
Jegan Waran
Sanjay Siva
Lawrence Paulraj
Sri Rangan
Chitta Mylvaganam
Dr. V Mano Mohan
Started its Annual Walkathon event for fundraising benefiting local charities.
Commenced monthly information seminars and networking events for members.
Hosted ATCC’s first trade show at the Fairfield Showground Convention Centre with business and cultural participants.
ATCC was represented by Vindran, Vice President – Finance at the 3rd World Tamil Economic Conference in Chennai and presented a paper on start-up companies and initiatives by ATCC to help small business owners.
Conducted its first Annual Gala night.
Established the Tamil Business Awards that recognises Tamil business successes and achievements – An event that’s held every two years.
Organised several initiatives and online support sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic to support businesses and help with government assistance initiatives.
Elected Theo Soumyraj as President and Anton Fernando as Executive Vice President.
Conducted its first blood donation drive which is now organised annually.
Launched the ATCC Young Adults initiative, hosting its first event for the segment to foster entrepreneurship.
ATCC elected as the Executive Vice President of the Chambers Alliance of Western Sydney (alliance of 16 Chambers).
Elected Anton Fernando as President and Priya Songappan as Executive Vice President.
Reached 100 paid members.
Inaugurated the ATCC Victoria Chapter.
Reached 200 paid members.
Inaugurated ATCC Queensland Chapter.
Elected Priya Songappan as President and Sanjay Siva as Executive Vice President.
Achieved 300 paid members.
Achieved 400 paid members.
Hosting regular networking events with over 500 annual attendees.
Managing real-time chat groups generating daily leads and opportunities.
Facilitating international business leads from Tamil Business Chambers worldwide.
Maintaining affiliations with 13 Tamil Chambers worldwide.
About ATCC NSW
Join a Chamber with over 400 members across NSW
The Australian Tamil Chamber of Commerce (ATCC) was established in New South Wales in 2016 and subsequently expanded to other states. As the founding chapter, ATCC NSW has built a strong foundation, supported by a large and active membership base.
What we do
Community & Networking
- Monthly professional events
- Access to member WhatsApp group and directory
- Annual Gala Night and Conference
- Collaboration with multicultural chambers and international delegations
Business Growth & Opportunities
- Investment and funding opportunities via partners
- Exclusive member discounts and services (legal, tax, etc.)
- Member-to-member business prioritization
Recognition & Representation
- ATCC Awards to honor outstanding Tamil businesses and professionals
- Framed membership certificate to boost business credibility
- Advocacy with government and policy representation
Mentorship & Career Support
- Mentoring from experienced members and board introductions
- Career advice and job leads for students and professionals
- Professional growth through knowledge sharing and support
Board of Directors
The ATCC board brings together diverse expertise and perspectives to provide strong accountability, strategic foresight, and informed leadership.
Priya Songappan
President
Sanjay Siva
Executive Vice President
Shanmugadas Shankar
VP Finance
Anton Fernando
VP Interstate & International Relations
Dilip Kumar
VP Internal Affairs & Membership
Venkat Jayaraj
VP Community Affairs
Suwavi Soumyraj
VP Media & Marketing
Sukruti Narayanan
Board Member
Vinod Nedunchezhian
Board Member
Thiru Arumugam
Board Member
Theo Soumyaraj
Board Member
Karthika Sivarajan
Board Member
Kesrie Covenden
Board Member
Pramila Shanmuga Ganesan
Committee Member
About ATCC Victoria
The Australian Tamil Chamber of Commerce (ATCC) Victoria Chapter is the official Victorian arm of Australia’s leading Tamil business network.
Formed nationally in 2016 to encourage Tamil entrepreneurship, ATCC has grown into a respected support platform for Tamil businesses across Australia. The Victoria Chapter was established in March 2024 with a clear mission: To build a credible, practical, and trusted platform for Tamil businesses and professionals in Victoria.
Today, ATCC Victoria represents a fast-growing network of entrepreneurs, professionals, SMEs, and community leaders committed to structured collaboration and measurable business growth.
What we do
Community & Networking
- Monthly professional events
- Access to member WhatsApp group and directory
- Annual Gala Night and Conference
- Collaboration with multicultural chambers and international delegations
Business Growth & Opportunities
- Investment and funding opportunities via partners
- Exclusive member discounts and services (legal, tax, etc.)
- Member-to-member business prioritization
Recognition & Representation
- ATCC Awards to honor outstanding Tamil businesses and professionals
- Framed membership certificate to boost business credibility
- Advocacy with government and policy representation
Mentorship & Career Support
- Mentoring from experienced members and board introductions
- Career advice and job leads for students and professionals
- Professional growth through knowledge sharing and support
Board of Directors
The ATCC board brings together diverse expertise and perspectives to provide strong accountability, strategic foresight, and informed leadership.
Jeyatheepan Ulagapiragasam
President
Senthil Vel Rajackal Somasundaram
Executive Vice President
Mithun Rajan
Vice President - Internal Affairs
Thirumalai Selvi Shanmugam
Vice President - Membership
Neelakantan Swaminathan
Vice President - Finance
Gangatharan Yogalingam
Vice President - Community Relations
Janani Kathirkhanthan
Committee Member - Marketing & Social Media
Anton Fernando
Committee Member
About ATCC Queensland
What we do
Community & Networking
- Monthly professional events
- Access to member WhatsApp group and directory
- Annual Gala Night and Conference
- Collaboration with multicultural chambers and international delegations
Business Growth & Opportunities
- Investment and funding opportunities via partners
- Exclusive member discounts and services (legal, tax, etc.)
- Member-to-member business prioritization
Recognition & Representation
- ATCC Awards to honor outstanding Tamil businesses and professionals
- Framed membership certificate to boost business credibility
- Advocacy with government and policy representation
Mentorship & Career Support
- Mentoring from experienced members and board introductions
- Career advice and job leads for students and professionals
- Professional growth through knowledge sharing and support
Board of Directors
The ATCC board brings together diverse expertise and perspectives to provide strong accountability, strategic foresight, and informed leadership.
Elayaraja Kaliyaperumal
President
Dr Priya Jeganathan
Executive Vice President &
VP Internal Affairs
Sundaravadivelan Velumani
VP Finance
Veeravel Kesavan
VP Membership
Ramanathan Karuppiah
Committee Member
Palani O. Thevar
Committee Member
Sri Jeyanthirakumar
Committee Member
Rajaratnam Anton Rock Fernando
Committee Member