Desmond Tan (Singapore Politician)
Desmond Tan | |
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| Born | 1970 |
| Education | Degree in Engineering (BEng - Aeronautical engineering), MA - Defence Strategic Studies, MBA (Nanyang Fellows) |
| Alma mater | University 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] On 24 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
- ↑ "Desmond Tan Kok Ming". LinkedIn. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
- ↑ Ibid.
- ↑ "PA chief executive director to step down, leave public service". The Straits Times. June 6, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
- ↑ "BG Tan Kok Ming Desmond". People's Association. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
- ↑ "Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates". The Straits Times. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
- ↑ Ibid.
- ↑ "BG Tan Kok Ming Desmond". People's Association. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
- ↑ "Desmond Tan Kok Ming". LinkedIn. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
- ↑ "BG Tan Kok Ming Desmond". People's Association. Accessed on 26 June 2020.