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Tony Tan Keng Yam is a Singaporean banker and politician who served as the seventh president of Singapore from 2011 to 2017. Prior to his presidency, he held various prominent positions in the Singaporean government and financial sector. Tan's career has spanned both public service and private enterprise, contributing to Singapore's economic development and stability. He is known for his expertise in finance and his commitment to public service.

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Career Timeline

1979C$2M

OCBC Bank CEO

Tan becomes the CEO of OCBC Bank, one of Singapore's largest banks.

1991B$5M+$3M

Minister for Education

Tan enters politics and becomes the Minister for Education in Singapore.

1995B$10M+$5M

Minister for Finance

Tan becomes the Minister for Finance, a key role in the government.

2011A$20M+$10M

President of Singapore

Tan is elected as the President of Singapore.

2017B$40M+$20M

End of Presidential Term

Tan completes his term as President of Singapore.

2026B$50M+$10M

Public Figure

Tan remains active in public life, contributing to various initiatives.

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Last updated: February 25, 2026