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Stephen Tan

CEO

Singapore, Singapore28 yrs 10 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Raised over US$50M for UCLA in Asia
  • Led subsidiary to 26% revenue growth
  • Extensive network for relationship building
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in the education and startup sectors, with a focus on fundraising and business development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product MarketingBusiness DevelopmentInvestor RelationsBusiness StrategyFundraisingCapital RaisingM&a ActivitiesLeadershipStrategic ManagementBusiness ManagementHigher EducationReal Estate ManagementPhilanthropy

Other Skills

Business Growth StrategiesStrategic Planning for GrowthPerformance MarketingStrategic PartnershipsCapital acquisitionCommunity BuildingEntrepreneurshipStartupsGo-to-Market StrategyStrategic PlanningVenture CapitalThought LeadershipMarketing StrategyGeneral ManagementBusiness Planning

About

๐™’๐™๐™ค ๐™–๐™ข ๐™„โ“ Entrepreneurial and well-connected with almost 3 decadesโ€™ experience in global strategic marketing, general management and philanthropic fundraising. ๐™๐™š๐™˜๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ ๐™ซ๐™–๐™ก๐™ช๐™š ๐™„ ๐™๐™–๐™ซ๐™š ๐™™๐™š๐™ก๐™ž๐™ซ๐™š๐™ง๐™š๐™™ ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™ก๐™ช๐™™๐™š: โœ”๏ธ Acquisition of subsidiary companies, and leading one of them to increased revenue (+26%), net profit (+21X) and improved cashflow (Debtor Days down from 101 to 43 days) within one year โœ”๏ธ Implemented 4 CAPEX programs in subsidiary companies within one year successfully - on time and on budget โœ”๏ธ Raised over US$50M in major gift fundraising for UCLA in Asia ๐™’๐™ค๐™ง๐™  ๐™ฌ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ ๐™ข๐™š ๐™—๐™š๐™˜๐™–๐™ช๐™จ๐™š... My experience in diverse industries and roles: โœ”๏ธ Diverse geographic exposure (Asia Pacific and Global) โœ”๏ธ Ability to build strong team performance in a cross-cultural environment โœ”๏ธ Extensive network of contacts and the relationship building skills to rapidly build trust and rapport. โœ”๏ธ Transnational Education โœ”๏ธ Consumer Business (Luxury & Household) โœ”๏ธ Higher Education Philanthropy โœ”๏ธ Corporate Fundraising โœ”๏ธ General Management & Strategic Marketing #organisationalleadership | #strategicmanagement | #investorrelations | #education | #philanthropy | #marketing | #luxury | #diamonds | #realestate | #generalmangement | #edtech | #startup

Experience

Travelgoogoo

2 roles

Head of Product Marketing

Promoted

Jan 2026 โ€“ Present ยท 2 mos ยท Singapore

  • My primary role will be Product marketing, which oversees Growth, Performance Marketing and Funnel Optimisation.
  • In the meantime, I will continue to support Capital Raising & Investor relations, as well as expanding Business Development & Partnerships opportunities.
Business Growth StrategiesStrategic Planning for GrowthPerformance MarketingBusiness DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsCapital acquisition+1

Investment and Business Development Lead

May 2025 โ€“ Jan 2026 ยท 8 mos ยท Singapore

  • Managing the company's fundraising activities and investor relations, and growing the business ecosystem.
Community BuildingInvestor RelationsBusiness DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipStartups

Actxa

Corporate Advisor

Oct 2024 โ€“ Present ยท 1 yr 5 mos ยท Singapore

  • Advise the company on business strategy, fundraising and connect suitable partners to the business.
Investor RelationsGo-to-Market StrategyStrategic PlanningEntrepreneurshipStartupsBusiness Strategy+1

Red tiger singapore

Partner

Nov 2023 โ€“ Present ยท 2 yrs 4 mos ยท Singapore ยท On-site

  • Connector between Startups (Pre-A series to Series C) and investors for capital raise and M&A activities.
  • Particular focus: B2B, Consumer, Financial, Health tech startups in Singapore and South East Asia, and also for startups looking for market entry into South East Asia.
Community BuildingInvestor RelationsVenture CapitalEntrepreneurshipStartupsCapital Raising+1

3dvanced

Co-Founder

Jul 2021 โ€“ Present ยท 4 yrs 8 mos ยท Singapore ยท Remote

  • Significant shareholder in the company with over 30% of the company.
  • Ceased active operational role since Nov 2023.
Thought LeadershipMarketing StrategyGeneral ManagementCommunity BuildingInvestor RelationsHigher Education+4

Informatics thames college

Significant Shareholder

Jul 2021 โ€“ Present ยท 4 yrs 8 mos ยท Hong Kong SAR

  • Significant shareholder (>30%) in the holding company - 3dvanced Pte Ltd - which owns Informatics Thames College

Quill learning

Significant Shareholder

Jul 2021 โ€“ Present ยท 4 yrs 8 mos ยท Singapore ยท Remote

  • Significant Shareholder (>30%) in holding company - 3dvanced Pte Ltd - which owns Quill Learning Pte Ltd

Pple education pte ltd

Cofounder and Significant Shareholder

Jul 2021 โ€“ Present ยท 4 yrs 8 mos ยท Singapore ยท Remote

  • Significant shareholder (>30%) in the holding company - 3dvanced Pte Ltd - which owns PPLE Education Pte Ltd.
  • Ceased active operational role in Dec 2023.

Informatics education (hk) ltd

Significant Shareholder

Jul 2021 โ€“ Present ยท 4 yrs 8 mos ยท Hong Kong SAR ยท Remote

  • Significant Shareholder (>30%) in the holding company - 3dvanced Pte Ltd - which owns Informatics Education HK Ltd

Ncc education

4 roles

Significant Shareholder

Jul 2021 โ€“ Present ยท 4 yrs 8 mos

  • Significant shareholder (>30%) in holding company - 3dvanced Pte Ltd - which owns NCC Education Ltd

Chief Executive Officer

Jul 2021 โ€“ Nov 2023 ยท 2 yrs 4 mos

Thought LeadershipBusiness PlanningMarketing StrategyGeneral ManagementSales and MarketingBoard of Directors+34

Member of the Management Board

Jul 2021 โ€“ Nov 2023 ยท 2 yrs 4 mos

Thought LeadershipHigher EducationLeadership

Member of Academic Board

Jul 2021 โ€“ Nov 2023 ยท 2 yrs 4 mos

Higher EducationLeadership

Informatics education uk limited

Signifiant Shareholder

Jul 2021 โ€“ Present ยท 4 yrs 8 mos ยท United Kingdom ยท Remote

  • Significant shareholder (>30%) in the holding company - 3dvanced Pte Ltd - which owns Informatics Education UK Ltd

Personal

Real Estate Investor

Jan 2020 โ€“ Present ยท 6 yrs 2 mos ยท Singapore

  • Overseeing private residential real estate portfolio of over $150M in AUM

University of california, los angeles

Director - UCLA Asia Office

Sep 2015 โ€“ Jun 2020 ยท 4 yrs 9 mos ยท Singapore

Real EstateNegotiationReal Estate Management

Charlotte ehinger-schwarz 1876

Co-Founder

Jan 1999 โ€“ Sep 2013 ยท 14 yrs 8 mos ยท Singapore

Thought LeadershipBusiness PlanningPublic SpeakingGeneral ManagementCommunity BuildingClient Relations+25

Procter & gamble

3 roles

Business Manager, Braun Asia Pacific

Promoted

Jan 1997 โ€“ Dec 1998 ยท 1 yr 11 mos

Business PlanningMarketing StrategyGeneral ManagementSales and MarketingBoard of DirectorsClient Relations+27

Global Business Manager, Braun-Oral B Oral Care

Jan 1996 โ€“ Dec 1996 ยท 11 mos

Business PlanningMarketing StrategyGeneral ManagementSales and MarketingBuild Strong RelationshipsLanguage Skills+27

Product Manager, Braun Singapore

Mar 1995 โ€“ Dec 1995 ยท 9 mos

Business PlanningMarketing StrategyGeneral ManagementSales and MarketingBuild Strong RelationshipsLanguage Skills+27

Education

National University of Singapore

UCLA-NUS Executive MBA

Jan 2014 โ€“ Jan 2015

UCLA

UCLA-NUS Executive MBA

May 2014 โ€“ Jul 2015

RMIT University

Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

Jan 1988 โ€“ Jan 1990

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