Tan Chin Tuan
Tan Sri Tan Chin Tuan (born November 21, 1908 in Singapore , † November 11, 2005 ) was a Sino - Singaporean manager, former head of the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) and philanthropist .
Life
Tan Chin Tuan started his career at the age of 17 as a clerk at the bank counter. In 1942 he became managing director of OCBC in the Bombay branch and in 1966 chairman of the board, an office he held until his retirement in 1993.
In 1951 Tan was appointed by the British government as Vice President of Parliament in Singapore. At the time, this was the highest political position ever achieved by a Singapore resident.
Tan was known as a risky banker, but he was very involved in social projects. Through his foundation, Tan Foundation , he significantly supports the National University of Singapore (NUS).
literature
- Mike Macbeth: Quiet Achiever - The Life and Times of Tan Sri Dr Tan Chin Tuan , Times Editions 2003, ISBN 981-232-198-5
Web links
- Former OCBC Chairman and Managing Director Tan Chin Tuan dies ( Singapore News of November 13, 2005 )
- Quiet Achiever - The Life and Times of Tan Sri Dr Tan Chin Tuan (English)
- TAN FOUNDATION HELPS SET UP KEY INITIATIVES FOR QUALITY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (English)
- The Outstanding Tan Sri Tan Chin Tuan - "Solid As A Rock" (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Tan, Chin Tuan |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Tan, Sri Tan Chin Tuan |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Sino-Singaporean manager |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 21, 1908 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Singapore |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 11, 2005 |