Cecilia Tan 陈姿潓
About Cecilia Tan 陈姿潓
Cecilia Tan is the Regional VP and Head of Sales for APAC at Thredd, where she has significantly contributed to the company's growth and integration with over 40 issuing banks. With extensive experience in business development across various financial institutions, she has played a vital role in enhancing Thredd's global card processing capabilities.
Current Role at Thredd
Cecilia Tan serves as the Regional Vice President and Head of Sales for the APAC region at Thredd. She has held this position since 2021 and has been instrumental in driving the company's commercial activities across the region. Under her leadership, Thredd has expanded its presence in over 60 countries, enhancing its global card processing capabilities.
Professional Experience
Cecilia Tan has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in business development and sales. Prior to her current role at Thredd, she worked at several notable companies, including American Express, where she held multiple positions from 2004 to 2015. She also served as Director of Regional Business Development at Wirecard from 2018 to 2020, and as Head of Digital Commerce Sales & Partnerships at Fiserv for a brief period in 2020.
Education and Expertise
Cecilia Tan studied at Singapore Polytechnic from 1993 to 1996. She furthered her education at the University of Western Sydney, where she focused on Marketing and achieved a degree in Business Administration. Her educational background complements her extensive experience in sales and business development within the financial services industry.
Contributions to Thredd
Cecilia Tan has played a significant role in integrating Thredd with over 40 issuing banks, which has enhanced the company's capabilities in global card processing. She has also contributed to Thredd's positioning as a certified processor for Mastercard and Visa, allowing the company to manage various card transactions worldwide. Her efforts have ensured that Thredd meets Tier 1 bank standards, providing high-quality service to fintechs and digital banks.
Previous Positions
Throughout her career, Cecilia Tan has held various positions that have contributed to her expertise in business development. She worked as a Financial Services Consultant at Prudential Assurance Company Singapore from 2002 to 2004 and held multiple roles at American Express, including Business Development Manager and Head of Middle Market Business Development. Her early career included positions at Global Yellow Pages Limited and eGuide Singapore Pte Ltd.