Tan named president, CEO of SEAIR

MANILA, Philippines - South East Asian Airlines (SEAIR) recently announced the appointment of Patrick Tan as president and chief executive officer of the airline.

In his new position as president and CEO of SEAIR, Tan leads the airline’s operations, guiding the development and marketing of new routes and services and building new international markets.

Tan was previously SEAIR vice president for commercial affairs, and more recently, chief operating officer, and was responsible for growing SEAIR revenues from P200 million per year to P1 billion per year.

He was in charge of SEAIR’s sales and marketing activities for seven years, overseeing company relations with over 200 travel agents across the globe.

Tan is also a trustee and vice president for external affairs of Boracay Foundation Inc., an influential business group for the conservation of the famous island destination.

He serves as a consultant to the board of the Flying Medical Samaritans, and is a sailing member of the Manila Yacht Club.

A certified private pilot, he is also a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilot’s Association (AOPA-Philippines).

Tan earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics from Ateneo de Manila University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Major in Marketing, from De La Salle University.

SEAIR is an associate airline of Tiger Airways, a Singapore-based low-cost carrier that recently acquired a 40 percent stake in SEAIR.

The investment is Tiger Airways’ second joint venture in Southeast Asia and is in line with its strategy for regional expansion.