Mr Paul Tan is an experienced educator whose distinguished career spans several decades and countries. He began his journey in education as a teacher at Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) in Singapore, where he laid the foundation for his passion in nurturing young minds. Recognised for his leadership abilities, he was later posted to the Ministry of Education (MOE)’s Co-Curricular Activities Branch (CCAB) where he served in different capacities, including the Head of Training in the National Cadet Corps Headquarters. His work demonstrated his commitment to holistic education and youth development.

Following his service at MOE CCAB, Mr Tan dedicated nearly two decades of service to Nanyang Girls’ High School, one of Singapore’s top secondary institutions. His leadership journey continued beyond Singapore when he took up the role of Vice-Principal and later Principal at Jakarta Nanyang School in Indonesia. He also served as Principal of Singapore (Cambodia) International Academy (SCIA) in Phnom Penh.

Currently semi-retired, Mr Paul Tan continues to share his expertise by providing consultancy services across China and Southeast Asia, supporting companies and institutions in leadership development, curriculum planning, and strategic growth.