SHU-TZE | The Founder

Shu-Tze Tan is a global thought leader and accomplished authority in digital and culture transformation with over 25 years of experience guiding Fortune 100 companies through high-stakes mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and large-scale change initiatives. Her strategic insights have shaped the success of over 200 clients across financial services, telecommunications, aviation, healthcare, technology, oil and gas, and government sectors.

A visionary leader, Shu-Tze excels at helping organisations and their leaders unlock unique business value and drive sustainable growth. Her expertise in crafting transformative narratives and aligning strategy with market demands has enabled countless organisations to uncover hidden opportunities and achieve exceptional results. Shu-Tze’s first-principles approach, combined with innovative, forward-thinking strategies, has consistently delivered breakthrough outcomes.

In her career, Shu-Tze has held prominent leadership roles, including Chief Officer, Vice President, and Group Head of Organizational Effectiveness and Talent, driving transformation across four continents. She has collaborated with leading consulting firms such as Deloitte and Right Management (The Manpower Group), and has been instrumental in the success of global giants like Citibank, AIA, and Sime Darby Berhad. Her leadership has impacted organisations with revenues from USD 100 million to USD 180 billion, and teams of up to 130,000 employees.

Her results speak for themselves: a 180% revenue increase in 18 months, a 50% boost in customer and employee engagement, and an 80% improvement in leadership pipeline effectiveness with a 66% leadership succession rate. Shu-Tze is known for her human-centred leadership combined with data-driven strategies that consistently deliver measurable, transformative results.

Shu-Tze’s thought leadership is valued globally. As a member of the Advisory Councils for Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review, she provides strategic insights on leadership, digital transformation, and organisational change. A sought-after speaker at top universities and global forums, Shu-Tze continues to shape conversations on the future of business and leadership.

She is also a certified professional coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and a Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Time-Line Therapy®. Holding an Honours Degree in Social Science and a Master’s in Counselling, she brings a holistic, human-centered approach to transformation. Her book, Human Race 4.0: The Science of Getting Ahead in the New World Order, offers deep insights into navigating today’s fast-changing global landscape.

Available for strategic advisory roles, board positions, and keynote speaking engagements, Shu-Tze is an expert in digital transformation, leadership development, and cultural change. Her extensive experience guiding organizations through digital disruption and cultural evolution makes her uniquely equipped to steer businesses toward long-term success and growth in the age of AI.