Me & My Money: Communications agency boss is building a 'reservoir' for future generations

Communications agency boss favours private investments, real estate over volatile equities

When Mr Jacob Puthenparambil started his communications agency Redhill here in 2014, his wife gave him six months to make enough money to pay the rent. He has done well and his company is now expanding to the Middle East. He and his wife, Mrs Honey F
When Mr Jacob Puthenparambil started his communications agency Redhill here in 2014, his wife gave him six months to make enough money to pay the rent. He has done well and his company is now expanding to the Middle East. He and his wife, Mrs Honey Francis Jacob, a compliance professional, are driven to establish a sustainable future for their three children - Mary Rose Jacob (extreme left), 13; Rita Rose Jacob, eight; and Joseph Francis Puthenparambil, two. PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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Public relations and communications executive Jacob Puthenparambil believes in investing for the long term with the intention of accumulating wealth for his children and future descendants.

Money is a utility which helps you get things done, said the chief executive and founder of communications agency Redhill.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on October 04, 2020, with the headline Me & My Money: Communications agency boss is building a 'reservoir' for future generations. Subscribe