Shou Min Tan
About Shou Min Tan
Shou Min Tan is the PNG General Counsel at ExxonMobil, with extensive legal experience in Singapore, India, and Papua New Guinea.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Shou Min Tan currently serves as the PNG General Counsel at ExxonMobil since 2021. Based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Shou Min Tan leads a team of lawyers, overseeing the legal affairs of a major multinational corporation. This role involves navigating complex legal landscapes and ensuring compliance with regional and international regulations.
Previous Experience at ExxonMobil
Before assuming the role of PNG General Counsel, Shou Min Tan worked at ExxonMobil in various capacities. From 2019 to 2020, Shou Min Tan was the Legal Counsel (Supply & Trading) based in Singapore. Prior to that, Shou Min Tan served as Counsel (India Law Lead) from 2016 to 2019 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, focusing on legal leadership in the region.
Earlier Roles at Drew & Napier LLC
Shou Min Tan began their legal career at Drew & Napier LLC. Starting as a Pupil from 2007 to 2008 in Singapore, Shou Min Tan progressed to Associate from 2008 to 2011, and then to Senior Associate from 2011 to 2012. These roles provided essential experience in legal practice and client representation.
Educational Background
Shou Min Tan holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Economics from Tufts University, completed in 2001. Shou Min Tan further pursued legal education with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the National University of Singapore, graduating in 2007. Additionally, Shou Min Tan participated in an exchange program at New York University with the NUS Faculty of Law in 2006.
Legal Expertise and Problem-Solving
With a distinguished career spanning several geographical regions, including Singapore, India, and Papua New Guinea, Shou Min Tan has cultivated expertise in handling complex legal challenges. Adept at providing practical legal solutions, Shou Min Tan is recognized for a problem-solving approach in diverse and challenging situations, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks for multinational corporations.