Eric Tan
About Eric Tan
Eric Tan is the CIO & Chief Security Officer at Flock Safety and an Independent Board Member at ecoSPIRITS. He has extensive experience in technology and cybersecurity, having held senior roles at Coupa Software, PwC, Ernst & Young, and Catcha Group.
Current Title and Roles
Eric Tan is the CIO and Chief Security Officer at Flock Safety. Additionally, he serves as an Independent Board Member for ecoSPIRITS. In his role at Flock Safety, he is responsible for leading the company's technology strategy and overseeing the operational expansion and security of its platform.
Previous Experience at Coupa Software
Eric Tan worked at Coupa Software as the CIO and Senior Vice President of Technology from 2017 to 2023. During his tenure, he navigated the company through a period of rapid growth, including a public listing and over a dozen acquisitions. Coupa was eventually sold to the private equity firm Thoma Bravo for $8 billion in 2023.
Previous Experience at PwC
From 2004 to 2017, Eric Tan held the position of Director, Cloud Computing at PwC. During this time, he founded the company's Cloud Computing and Digital Trust practices. His role involved spearheading initiatives to advance cloud solutions and digital security measures.
Educational Background
Eric Tan holds a Master in Business Systems from Monash University and a Bachelor in Accounting from RMIT University. His academic background includes comprehensive studies in information technology and accounting.
Industry Recognition and Media Presence
Eric Tan has been featured discussing technology, cybersecurity, and AI/ML topics on media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, CIO.com, Techcrunch, and Diginomica. In 2023, he was named by the Wall Street Journal as a 'Technology Decision Maker from the World's Most Influential Companies' and was a finalist for the ORBIE 'CIO of the Year' award.