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Florence Tan
Co-founder & COO, CAD-IT Group of Companies
Florence Tan is the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of CAD-IT Consultants (Asia) Pte Ltd, a company she helped establish in 1991.1 Here are some key details about her:
Professional Background
Florence co-founded CAD-IT Consultants with the mission to provide world-class solutions for product innovation, quality, and productivity improvement in the industry.1 Under her leadership, CAD-IT has grown into a leading global developer and system integrator for various technologies, including:
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Internet of Things
- AI-guided diagnostics
- Service Lifecycle Management
The company now employs nearly 700 people across multiple countries and achieved a sales turnover of over S$90 million for the fiscal year ending December 2021.1
Education
Florence Tan has a strong educational background in engineering:
- Masters in Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) from Queensland University of Technology (2007-2008)1
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical & Production Engineering from Nanyang Technological University (1982-1985)1
Achievements and Contributions
Awards and Recognition::
- Led CAD-IT to win over 145 International Awards
- Secured the company's 7th Enterprise 50 Award in 2021
- Obtained the Dun & Bradstreet Business Eminence Gold Award for 2021 and 20221
Educational Initiatives::
- Partnered with Queensland University of Technology to offer a Masters of Engineering Science Course in Singapore (2006-2009)
- Collaborated with Singapore Workforce Development Agency to develop an Advanced Certificate in Engineering Simulation (2010)1
Community Involvement::
- Active member of the NTU Alumni and Book Committee
- Contributed to charity, education, and community outreach projects in Singapore and the region
- Currently serves as an advisor and sponsor of Cambodia Care Center in Phnom Penh1
Personal Philosophy
Florence attributes her success to her faith and is grateful for the support of her family, team, partners, and customers. She is passionate about living life abundantly and being a good steward of the blessings she has received.1
