Rayner Tan
About Rayner Tan
Rayner Tan serves as the Principal, Business Value & Strategy, SEA and India Lead at Anaplan, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in strategic operations and digital transformation across various industries and regions, including Southeast Asia, Greater China, and India.
Work at Anaplan
Rayner Tan has been serving as Principal, Business Value & Strategy, SEA and India Lead at Anaplan since 2019. In this role, he focuses on developing business cases for digital investments by aligning strategic imperatives and conducting payback and ROI analysis. He collaborates with Pre-sales, Customer Success, and Regional VPs to enhance solution scope, deal size, deal velocity, and adoption across various functional areas, including supply chain, sales, and HR. He is also part of the regional leadership team responsible for shaping Go To Market strategies for the ASEAN and India markets.
Previous Experience
Before joining Anaplan, Rayner Tan held several significant positions. He worked at A.T. Kearney as Manager, Strategic Operations from 2014 to 2018, focusing on South East Asia, Greater China, Australia, and India. He also served as Lead, Strategic Planning and Business Transformation at APRIL for 11 months in 2019. His experience includes a role as Director, Digital Transformation at Oracle from 2018 to 2019 and as Manager, Strategy & Operations at KPMG from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Engineer, Continuous Improvement at Pratt & Whitney from 2007 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Rayner Tan holds a Master's with Distinction from Grenoble Ecole de Management, where he was the Valedictorian, completing his studies from 2008 to 2010. He also earned a Bachelor's with Honours from the National University of Singapore from 2003 to 2007. His academic background is complemented by 'A' Level qualifications from Hwa Chong Junior College in 2000. His expertise spans supply chain, finance, and sales performance management, with a focus on delivering tangible business impact.
Background
Rayner Tan began his career in the Singapore Armed Forces, serving as a Military Officer in Operations Command and Planning from 2001 to 2003. He has since built a diverse career across various industries, including technology, consulting, and manufacturing. His experience includes working in multiple regions, such as Southeast Asia, Greater China, Australia, and India, which has equipped him with a broad understanding of different markets and business dynamics.
Interests and Focus Areas
Rayner Tan is interested in solving problems at the intersection of business and technology. He focuses on building teams and practices across Asia Pacific for hyper growth organizations. His work emphasizes developing strategies that enhance business performance and drive digital transformation initiatives, particularly in emerging markets.