Kumaran Nadesan is gaining prominence in the business community. As Co-Founder and Deputy Chairman of 369 Global, which includes Computek College and 3 Magazine, and Director for the Canada-India Business Council, Nadesan is creating a unique perspective and vantage point in business circles.
Kumaran is known for his sharp vision and transformative leadership style. His work in both the public and private sectors gives him a rounded and distinct vantage point on the intersection and relationship between the business community and policy.
Kumaran Nadesan’s leadership style is rooted in innovation, enthusiasm and perseverance which also defines what he represents professionally.
In June 2025, he received the “Inspirational Leader of the Year” award at the Canadian SME Small Business Magazine’s National Business Awards. His approach to leadership emphasizes a priority for businesses and governments across the country to reduce domestic trade barriers while increasing global competitiveness. He is deeply committed to skills training, workforce development to achieve these goals as well as providing pathways for newcomers to Canada to help them succeed.
369 Global is a group of companies, and as Co-Founder, Kumaran exemplifies the values of the company, which is to harness talent for a positive impact. His approach to leadership emphasizes values and ethics while providing insights on how to compete globally. As the international trading system undergoes upheaval and realignment, Kumaran’s forward-thinking strategies provide a sound framework to meet these challenges.
Nadesan has launched and scaled up multiple ventures across different sectors, including education, communications and consulting. As the Co-Founder of 369 Global, several companies have been developed under its umbrella. This is a collaborative approach that provides more innovation to better meet market demands. This venture has provided economic value to its members and to those they serve.
In addition, Kumaran is currently writing a book titled, The Impolite Canadian: Why playing nice is costing us the future. In the book, Kumaran provides readers with solutions to act and go beyond ‘politeness” to achieve more and help Canada move beyond its current trade and business challenges.
Kumaran Nadesan is committed to creating opportunities for others. Through 369 Global, he and his colleagues have developed opportunities for people, especially new immigrants, to develop the skills they need to succeed.
Kumaran is passionate about talent development and for governments to support labour mobility. He exemplifies diversity in business leadership, and his leadership has empowered many emerging professionals, particularly from underrepresented backgrounds, to adopt similar values to meet their goals.
Kumaran Nadesan writes a bi-weekly Insights blog. Many of these blogs have been featured as op-eds and published in high-profile media outlets including The Hill Times, iPolitics, 3 Magazine and Queen’s Park Briefing. He has been quoted in The Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, and appeared on Canadian broadcast outlets including Omni Television and TVO, as well as several international outlets.
Kumaran provides a monthly newsletter to subscribers with his Insights and provides updates and avenues for other leaders to connect. He has been a keynote speaker at international business forums, innovation summits and has participated in international trade missions. Among his accolades are: “Inspirational Leader of the Year” award at the Canadian SME Small Business Magazine’s National Business Awards, the 2020 Established Professional of the Year by the Canadian Tamil Professionals and the 2018 DiverseCity Fellow by the CivicAction Leadership Foundation.
I believe it’s time to challenge conventional notions on policies including education, development, immigration and expansion and to advocate a new approach for Canada on the world stage.
The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
And miles to go before I sleep.
– Robert Frost