Matthew Tan

Matthew Tan is a skilled Regional Programme Manager for Abbott, specializing in commercial IT and digital growth initiatives since January 2023, with experience in leading key platforms such as SAP S4/Hana and CRM systems. Prior to this role, Matthew accumulated extensive expertise as a Freelance Correspondent for The Economist Intelligence Unit from January 2004 to December 2022, and as a Senior Manager for Digital Transformation and Innovation at British American Tobacco from January 2016 to September 2022, where transformative digital initiatives were implemented. Previous positions include leading the Information and Digital Technology Portfolio Team at British American Tobacco and serving as Head of IT for the company in Malaysia, driving technology initiatives for commercial success. Matthew's early career included teaching English and an internship in Process Engineering at Freescale Semiconductor. Matthew holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering from Multimedia University and a Certificate of Higher Education (STPM/A Levels) in Physics from Victoria Institution.