Serene Tan
About Serene Tan
Serene Tan serves as the Executive Assistant to the GM & VP for SEA & Oceania at Tapestry in Singapore, while also holding the position of Senior Brand Director for Australia. With over a decade of experience in providing secretarial support to senior executives, she has demonstrated a commitment to her professional growth and development.
Work at Tapestry
Serene Tan has been employed at Tapestry since 2016, serving as the Executive Assistant to the General Manager and Vice President for Southeast Asia and Oceania, based in Singapore. In addition to her executive assistant role, she also holds the position of Senior Brand Director for Australia. Her tenure at Tapestry spans over eight years, during which she has provided essential support to senior executives and contributed to brand management strategies.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Tapestry, Serene Tan accumulated extensive experience in various administrative and executive support roles. She worked at Sulzer Ltd from 2003 to 2006 as an Executive in Operations and Administration. Following that, she served as the Executive Assistant to the Managing Director at Diageo GTME from 2013 to 2016. Her earlier roles include being a Personal Assistant to the Managing Director at Sasol Chemicals Pacific Limited from 2006 to 2011 and an Office Manager at the same company from 2011 to 2013. She also worked at Burckhardt Compression as an Executive in Administration from 1998 to 2002.
Education and Expertise
Serene Tan studied at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, where she earned a Diploma in Accountancy with a focus on Entrepreneurial Studies and Marketing from 1994 to 1997. She furthered her education at Stansfield School of Business, obtaining an Advanced Certificate in Economics and Mathematics from 2000 to 2001. Her educational background supports her expertise in administrative functions and brand management.
Personal Interests
In her personal time, Serene Tan enjoys reading, which she considers a form of relaxation. This interest reflects her commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement. Balancing her professional responsibilities with family priorities indicates her strong personal values and effective time management skills.