John Arokiasamy is an Indian political strategist and founder of JPACPersona. He is well known for his role as Chief Election Strategist of Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), the political party led by actor Thalapathy Vijay.
He has worked on major election campaigns across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
John Arokiasamy Age, Wikipedia, Biography, Salary
Name
John Arokiasamy
Profession
Poll Strategy consultant
Age
53 Years
Birthday
1973
Hometown
Andhra Pradesh
Nationality
Indian
Religion
Christian
Height
170 cm
Weight
78 Kg
Age & Date of Birth
John Arokiasamy was born in 1973 in Andhra Pradesh, India. As of 2025, he is 52 years old. He grew up in Tamil Nadu and completed his education in the state before starting his career in corporate communication and political strategy.
Earlier Life
John Arokiasamy was raised in Tamil Nadu. He completed his Master’s degree in English Literature from St. Joseph’s College, Trichy, between 1992 and 1995. During this time, he developed strong skills in analytical thinking and communication.
He later joined Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) in Chennai, where he completed his MBA in Business Management from 1997 to 2000.
This program helped him learn about strategic planning, organizational behavior, and leadership management. His background in both humanities and business gave him a unique approach to leadership communication and political strategy.
Work Experience
John Arokiasamy has over 20 years of experience in leadership strategy, brand positioning, and political consulting. He has worked in both corporate and political sectors.
His work focuses on strategic planning, reputation management, and data-driven insights to build leadership and campaign frameworks.
- Founder and Poll Strategy Consultant – JPACPersona (2018–Present)
- Founder and Leadership Strategist – Persona Leadership Advisory Pvt. Ltd. (2017–2021)
- COO and Director – Brand Positioning Strategy – Good Relations India (GRI) (2005–2017)
- Image Manager – Perfect Relations (2001–2005)
Political Strategy Journey
Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss – PMK | Tamil Nadu | 2016 Legislative Assembly Elections
John created the “Maatram Munnetram Anbumani” campaign positioning Anbumani as Chief Minister candidate. PMK secured third place, later winning 7 Lok Sabha seats in 2019 AIADMK-led NDA alliance.
Seeman – NTK | Tamil Nadu | 2021 Legislative Assembly Elections
He rebranded Seeman and NTK from small party to mainstream force through Tamil identity campaigns. NTK finished third, defeating all non-Dravidian parties in Tamil Nadu.
S.P. Velumani – AIADMK | Tamil Nadu | 2021 Legislative Assembly Elections
Jhon positioned Velumani as Coimbatore’s development leader emphasizing smart city vision. Velumani secured third consecutive victory, delivering AIADMK’s strongest regional performance despite anti-incumbency challenges.
Siddaramaiah – INC | Karnataka | 2018 Legislative Assembly Elections
He developed Bengaluru pride campaign positioning Siddaramaiah as development champion and inclusive leader. The strategy helped Congress form coalition government post-election through strong issue-based positioning.
Uddhav Thackeray – Shiv Sena | Maharashtra | 2014 LA & 2017 BMC Elections
John designed strategies countering MNS and BJP narratives through cultural messaging. Shiv Sena maintained Maharashtra dominance, performing strongly in both legislative assembly and municipal corporation elections.
Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK)
In 2024, John Arokiasamy joined Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), the political party founded by actor Thalapathy Vijay.
He was appointed as the Chief Election Strategist to lead the party’s campaign for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections through his firm JPACPersona.
John plays a key role in shaping Vijay’s political roadmap and decision-making. The campaign strategy focuses on reaching youth and minority voters. The main themes include inclusive governance, development, and empowerment.
Working alongside Thalapathy Vijay and Aadhav Arjuna, John has designed TVK’s communication plan. The campaign emphasizes fresh leadership, people-first politics, and social reform. This marks an important phase in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape as TVK prepares for its first major election.
Note: Information about John Arokiasamy’s salary is not publicly available.