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Desmond Tan Kok Ming (born 1970) was the Chief Executive Director at People's Association (PA).<ref>"[https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmond-tan-kok-ming-b249898/?originalSubdomain=sg Desmond Tan Kok Ming]". ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> On 24 June 2020, he was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 General Elections.<ref>Ibid.</ref>
Desmond Tan Kok Ming (born 1970) was the Chief Executive Director at People's Association (PA).<ref>"[https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmond-tan-kok-ming-b249898/?originalSubdomain=sg Desmond Tan Kok Ming]". ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> In June 2020, he was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 General Elections.<ref>Ibid.</ref>


== Background ==
==Background==
Desmond Tan joined the People's Association in 2017 and stepped down in early June 2020.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/pa-chief-executive-director-to-step-down-leave-public-service PA chief executive director to step down, leave public service]". ''The Straits Times''. June 6, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> He previously worked with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) since graduating from university, having held numerous appointments in the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and SAF.<ref>"[https://www.pa.gov.sg/docs/default-source/module-documents/news-documents/bg-tan-kok-ming-desmond-v2 BG Tan Kok Ming Desmond]". ''People's Association''. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref>
Desmond Tan joined the People's Association in 2017 and stepped down in early June 2020.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/pa-chief-executive-director-to-step-down-leave-public-service PA chief executive director to step down, leave public service]". ''The Straits Times''. June 6, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> He previously worked with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) since graduating from university, having held numerous appointments in the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and SAF.<ref>"[https://www.pa.gov.sg/docs/default-source/module-documents/news-documents/bg-tan-kok-ming-desmond-v2 BG Tan Kok Ming Desmond]". ''People's Association''. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref>


=== Early life & family ===
===Early life & family===
Desmond Tan was born in 1970 to a father who worked as a taxi driver and mother who was an odd-job worker.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-ge2020-profiles-of-paps-new-candidates Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates]". ''The Straits Times''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> He has four siblings and grew up in a three-room flat in Bukit Ho Swee.<ref>Ibid.</ref>
Desmond Tan was born in 1970 to a father who worked as a taxi driver and mother who was an odd-job worker.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-ge2020-profiles-of-paps-new-candidates Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates]". ''The Straits Times''. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> He has four siblings and grew up in a three-room flat in Bukit Ho Swee.<ref>Ibid.</ref>


=== Education ===
===Education===
Desmond Tan was a student at Queenstown Secondary Technical School before joining Raffles Junior College. He furthered his studies at Victoria University of Manchester with the support of the Singapore Armed Forces Merit Scholarship.<ref>"[https://www.pa.gov.sg/docs/default-source/module-documents/news-documents/bg-tan-kok-ming-desmond-v2 BG Tan Kok Ming Desmond]". ''People's Association''. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> Desmond Tan graduated in 1994 with a first class honours degree in aeronautical engineering. In 2000, Desmond Tan received a masters degree in Defence Strategic Studies from Kings College London.<ref>"[https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmond-tan-kok-ming-b249898/?originalSubdomain=sg Desmond Tan Kok Ming]". ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> Eight years later, he attained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Nanyang Technological University (NTU).<ref>"[https://www.pa.gov.sg/docs/default-source/module-documents/news-documents/bg-tan-kok-ming-desmond-v2 BG Tan Kok Ming Desmond]". ''People's Association''. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref>
Desmond Tan was a student at Queenstown Secondary Technical School before joining Raffles Junior College. He furthered his studies at Victoria University of Manchester with the support of the Singapore Armed Forces Merit Scholarship.<ref>"[https://www.pa.gov.sg/docs/default-source/module-documents/news-documents/bg-tan-kok-ming-desmond-v2 BG Tan Kok Ming Desmond]". ''People's Association''. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> Desmond Tan graduated in 1994 with a first class honours degree in aeronautical engineering. In 2000, Desmond Tan received a masters degree in Defence Strategic Studies from Kings College London.<ref>"[https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmond-tan-kok-ming-b249898/?originalSubdomain=sg Desmond Tan Kok Ming]". ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref> Eight years later, he attained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Nanyang Technological University (NTU).<ref>"[https://www.pa.gov.sg/docs/default-source/module-documents/news-documents/bg-tan-kok-ming-desmond-v2 BG Tan Kok Ming Desmond]". ''People's Association''. Accessed on 26 June 2020.</ref>


== References/ Citations ==
==References/ Citations==
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[[Category:People of Interest]]
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Revision as of 16:53, 26 June 2020

Desmond Tan
Desmond Tan PAP.jpg
Born1970
EducationDegree in Engineering (BEng - Aeronautical engineering), MA - Defence Strategic Studies, MBA (Nanyang Fellows)
Alma materUniversity of Manchester, Kings College London, Nanyang Technological University

Desmond Tan Kok Ming (born 1970) was the Chief Executive Director at People's Association (PA).[1] In June 2020, he was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 General Elections.[2]

Background

Desmond Tan joined the People's Association in 2017 and stepped down in early June 2020.[3] He previously worked with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) since graduating from university, having held numerous appointments in the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and SAF.[4]

Early life & family

Desmond Tan was born in 1970 to a father who worked as a taxi driver and mother who was an odd-job worker.[5] He has four siblings and grew up in a three-room flat in Bukit Ho Swee.[6]

Education

Desmond Tan was a student at Queenstown Secondary Technical School before joining Raffles Junior College. He furthered his studies at Victoria University of Manchester with the support of the Singapore Armed Forces Merit Scholarship.[7] Desmond Tan graduated in 1994 with a first class honours degree in aeronautical engineering. In 2000, Desmond Tan received a masters degree in Defence Strategic Studies from Kings College London.[8] Eight years later, he attained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Nanyang Technological University (NTU).[9]

References/ Citations

  1. ↑ "Desmond Tan Kok Ming". LinkedIn. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  2. ↑ Ibid.
  3. ↑ "PA chief executive director to step down, leave public service". The Straits Times. June 6, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  4. ↑ "BG Tan Kok Ming Desmond". People's Association. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  5. ↑ "Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates". The Straits Times. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  6. ↑ Ibid.
  7. ↑ "BG Tan Kok Ming Desmond". People's Association. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  8. ↑ "Desmond Tan Kok Ming". LinkedIn. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
  9. ↑ "BG Tan Kok Ming Desmond". People's Association. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
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