Aaron Tan | Collective Change Institute
Aaron Tan
A seasoned leader in data and AI, adept at scaling diverse, multi-generational, geographically dispersed teams.
He is a recognised senior tech executive appointed as an SG Digital Leader by IMDA, and an INSEAD alumni.
His empathetic yet direct coaching style empowers clients to confidently navigate change and complexity.
He champions balanced living, prioritising family, continuous growth, outdoor adventures, and embracing new experiences.
Professional Background
Aaron brings extensive experience in Data and AI, focusing on the financial services industry. Having started his career in a top-tier global bank, Aaron quickly became adept at working in a diverse and fast-paced environment. He learnt that good communication was the key to achieving results. Since then, his work has spanned across sell-side investment banking, financial markets and sovereign wealth funds. He specialises in helping firms make sense of their data and make better decisions through advanced analytics.
Aaron’s leadership style combines an outcome-focused mindset with a genuine commitment to people. He has led entire departments, managed geographically dispersed and age-diverse teams – from fresh graduates to senior colleagues – and scaled teams to more than six times their original size. His time spent working in New York City honed his appreciation for cultural diversity, taught him the value of direct dialogue across differing viewpoints, and sharpened his ability to offer fresh perspectives.
As a senior technology executive, he devotes time to speak at industry conferences and events organised by the likes of global technology companies. Recently, he was appointed as SG Digital Leader by IMDA. He has obtained a certification in business leadership from INSEAD, and is an alumni member.
Coaching Specialty
Whether finding clarity of purpose in business and career, adapting to transitions in life or the workplace, seeking to hit the next level of success, or developing effective leadership skills, Aaron aims to guide his clients to their goal through discovering the resilience, resourcefulness and strategies within them.
Personal Background
Aaron is a father of two children and a husband to a devoted wife. He strives to be very intentional about how he spends time with his family. He thinks himself an avid reader, although he tends to collect books at a pace faster than he can read them.
His voracious reading stems from the desire to learn. He likes stories of science fiction and trivia, but lately has been reading books to deepen his understanding of the natural world, the business world, and the human body. This helps him keep an open mind and maintain a growth mindset.
Aaron believes that striking a balance in all areas of life is a sustainable way to live. He spends more time outdoors (and away from computers) in the form of running, hiking and biking. Travel is his inspiration, and he finds it immensely satisfying to immerse in different cultures and landscapes.
Coaching Style
Aaron’s coaching style is empathetic, non-judgmental and direct. He believes that everybody is on a personal journey that requires them to navigate changes, challenges and complexity. He sees his purpose as a coach to collaborate and partner with his clients, empowering them to move forward with self-belief, confidence and authenticity.
Personal Philosophy
“If you want something you have never had, you must be willing to do something you have never done” – Thomas Jefferson
