Chris Tan

Associate Partner

Perth, Asia Pacific

Chris brings considerable value to clients through his broad industry exposure and deep technical expertise, having spent 16 years supporting clients and candidates across multiple international jurisdictions.

During his 10 year tenure with Gerard Daniels Chris has led and successfully executed many technical and senior leadership appointments. In addition to his role as Associate Partner, Chris is also Head of Research for the Firm’s Asia Pacific region, and has a particular interest in emerging markets like renewables.

Chris previously spent a decade living and working in Japan where he was responsible for building and leading the medical device and pharmaceutical function for a boutique Tokyo-based recruitment firm. During this time Chris also led the Japanese Life Science Practice for a leading global recruitment firm.

Chris enjoys connecting the right executive talent with roles where they can really add value. He is driven by a desire to make a difference and has a genuine interest in the career progression of candidates.

Conversation Starters

Chris is a former Board Member of Regional Arts Australia.
He speaks basic Japanese.
During the past decade Chris has performed most of the firm’s pro-bono work.
When he isn’t working, you’ll find Chris fishing or practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

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Specialisation or general management – which career path is right for you?

There may come a time when you must decide between deeper specialisation and redirecting your career growth into general management. Use this guide to inform your decision.

How to get the most out of your next virtual interview: a guide for candidates and employers

Whether you are hosting or participating in a virtual interview, a little planning and etiquette can go a long way. Here Chris shares some top tips for getting the most out of your next virtual interview.

How ethical are your executive search practices?

Issues of ethics permeate many aspects of executive search, but without a consistent regulatory framework we must recognise the role of non-structured ethical standards in maintaining the integrity of this discipline. How can we raise the bar?

The value and pitfalls of reference checking

Reference checking can add a necessary layer of due diligence to the recruitment process for incoming executives. Do you know when and why it should be used, and how to work it to your advantage?