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Tony Tan Keng Yam

Is Tony Tan Keng Yam A-List?

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NoTony Tan Keng Yam is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.

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Reached A-list in 2011

President of Singapore

Lost A-list status in 2017

Dropped to B tier — End of Presidential Term

Ranking 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.

Last updated: February 25, 2026