Whye-Ko Tan

Whye-Ko Tan is currently the Head of Business Development, Asia Pacific at MIT Technology Review, a role started in October 2021, focused on identifying profitable opportunities and developing long-term strategies for the organization. Prior to this position, Whye-Ko served as Managing Director, Asia Pacific for Worldwide ERC® from February 2019 to December 2020, and Regional Director, Asia Pacific at The New York Times Licensing Group from September 2009 to October 2018. Additional experience includes roles as Regional Sales Manager for both The Economist and The Economist Intelligence Unit, as well as Regional Account Manager at Dow Jones Newswires and AFX Asia. With a strong background in business development, sales management, and strategic partnerships across the Asia Pacific region, Whye-Ko has demonstrated expertise in media and content licensing, advertising, and workforce mobility.