Allan Tan

Allan Tan has a diverse and extensive work experience. Allan started their career as a Sales Manager at Encore Computer Hong Kong Ltd, where they marketed and sold an ERP-solution. Allan then moved on to work as a Senior Industry Analyst at Gartner Group, where they successfully built and rolled out IT services research programs across Asia Pacific. Following this, they joined Euan Barty Associates (now EBA Communications) as a Senior Account Director, managing tech accounts for companies in China and Hong Kong. Allan then joined Hitachi Data Systems as the Marketing Director for Asia, overseeing PR, internal communications, analyst relations, and marketing programs for 10 countries. Allan later joined Questex Asia Ltd, first as a Content Director and then as a Regional Content and Strategy Director, where they streamlined editorial operations and provided consultative functions. Allan also served as Director of Client Services at EBA Communications and as Director of Technology Practice at Hill+Knowlton Strategies Asia. Allan'smost recent role was as the Group Editor In Chief at CXOCIETY Pte Limited, where they created a community for sharing experiences and ideas.

Allan Tan earned a high school diploma from Don Bosco Academy in 1978. Allan then attended Don Bosco Technical College from 1978 to 1983, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Science in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. During their time at Don Bosco Technical College, they also studied computers, earning a B.S.E.C.E. degree.