Joel Tan
About Joel Tan
Joel Tan serves as the Strategy Lead at Awaken Group in Singapore, a position he has held since 2019. He has a diverse background in management consulting and relationship management, with previous roles at Orbium, TD, ABN AMRO Bank, and Citi.
Work at Awaken Group
Joel Tan has been serving as the Strategy Lead at Awaken Group since 2019. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing strategic initiatives that align with the organization's goals. His work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure effective execution of strategies that address current market needs.
Previous Experience in Consulting
Before joining Awaken Group, Joel worked as a Management Consultant at Orbium, part of Accenture Wealth Management, from 2017 to 2019. His role involved providing strategic insights and solutions to clients in the wealth management sector. He also held positions at TD and ABN AMRO Bank N.V. as a Client On-boarding Specialist and Corporate Banking Assistant Relationship Manager, respectively, both in 2015.
Educational Background
Joel Tan completed his Bachelor of Science in Economics at Singapore Management University, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. Prior to that, he attended Raffles Junior College for one year and Raffles Institution for three years, from 2004 to 2007. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in economic principles and strategic thinking.
Achievements in Strategy Development
Joel has facilitated significant strategic initiatives, including a vision, mission, and strategy revamp for a local social-service agency in response to the post-COVID landscape. He utilized ethnographic methods and stakeholder interviews to inform this process. Additionally, he project-managed a learning organizational culture transformation for a multinational transport firm, emphasizing blended learning curation and delivery.
Consulting Workshops and Projects
In his career, Joel has conducted strategy thinking and consulting workshops for a large multinational retail firm. He has also developed a corporate parent vision and strategy for a multinational shipping firm, which included organizational redesign and a comprehensive communications plan. These projects highlight his expertise in strategic planning and organizational development.