(L-R) Mr. Patrick Cheo, Organising Chairman, Asia Teochew Entrepreneur Award (ATEA) 2025 | Guest-of-Honour, Dr. Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower & Second Minister for Trade and Industry | ATEA 2025 Grand Prestige Award Recipient, CLA Global TS Group CEO & Chief Innovation Officer, Mr. Henry Tan | Dato’ Seri Dr. Derek Goh, President, Teochew Poit Ip Huay Kuan | Mr. Kenny Sim, Advisor, Asia Teochew Entrepreneur Award 2025
Singapore, 2 April 2025 – CLA Global TS celebrates its Group CEO & Chief Innovation Officer, Mr. Henry Tan, for his triple wins at the Asia Teochew Entrepreneur Award 2025, where he received the following awards:
- Prestige Award
- Grand Prestige Award
- Excellence in Sustainability, People Development, Community Impact & Personal Influence Award
The Award Presentation Ceremony and Gala Dinner held on 29 March 2025 at The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore was graced by the guest of honour, Dr. Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower & Second Minister for Trade and Industry.
The Asia Teochew Entrepreneur Award (ATEA) is an award organised by Teochew Poit Ip Huay Kuan, Local & International Affairs Committee (LIA). Teochew Poit Ip Huay Kuan is a Teochew Clan association in Singapore with Poit Ip referring to the eight districts in the Teochew dialect in the province of Guangdong, China. This award aims to provide a platform for local business community to build business connections and relationships, as well as engage with Teochew entrepreneurs and businesses across Asia.
Among the four Prestige Award winners — entrepreneurs who have been operating their businesses for at least five years and have demonstrated outstanding entrepreneurial qualities in business development and growth — Mr. Henry Tan emerged as one of the two Grand Prestige Award recipients, recognising his entrepreneurial achievements and excellence in business.
[Left] Mr. Henry Tan delivered a thank-you speech after receiving the Grand Prestige Award.
[Right] Mr. Henry Tan celebrated his triple wins after the awards presentation ceremony.
In an interview with Lianhe Zaobao, Singapore’s Chinese daily newspaper, Mr. Henry Tan, Group CEO & Chief Innovation Officer at CLA Global TS said: “I am incredibly honoured and shocked to winning three awards at the Asia Teochew Entrepreneur Awards (ATEA) 2025. It has been a challenging journey, and my career would not be what it is today without the support of my family and team. I sincerely thank my family, our people, and our clients for their unwavering support over the years.”
Mr. Henry Tan, along with Mrs. Tan and key management personnel of CLA Global TS, attended the awards ceremony.
“Thank you to Teochew Poit Ip Huay Kuan and the organising committee for creating the Asia Teochew Entrepreneur Awards (ATEA). This award serves as an excellent platform to inspire entrepreneurs, particularly those leading growing businesses, by recognising their dedication to business excellence. Congratulations to all the winners! I look forward to coming together to collaborate, innovate, and create meaningful opportunities for students and young entrepreneurs through mentorship and knowledge sharing,” added Mr. Henry Tan.
In an interview with the award organiser, Mr. Henry Tan discussed his plans, revealing his intention to expand into several new markets in Southeast Asia through a strategic partnership with Dymon Asia Private Equity. CLA Global TS has been actively pursuing strategic partnerships in the region while developing plans to enter new markets.
At the same time, the firm remains committed to exploring and adopting new technologies to enhance its sustainability efforts, drive growth, and improve productivity, ensuring it stays aligned with evolving market trends.
Mr. Henry Tan, received the ‘Excellence in Sustainability, People Development, Community Impact & Personal Influence Award’.
During the Awards Ceremony, three special awards were announced, Mr. Henry Tan received the ‘Excellence in Sustainability, People Development, Community Impact & Personal Influence Award.’
Beyond the firm’s commitment to adopting new technologies for greater sustainability, efficiency, and productivity, this third award also acknowledges its contributions to the community. These include sponsoring book prizes and scholarships, offering educational internships and mentorship opportunities, and supporting Singapore’s sustainable economy by nurturing the next generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs.
These efforts are guided by CLA Global TS corporate purpose: to create winning opportunities for our People, our Clients, and our Communities.
Group photo on stage with the organisers, guest-of-honour, judges, and award winners of the
Asia Teochew Entrepreneur Award 2025.
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About CLA Global TS:
Established in 1993, CLA Global TS is a trusted public accounting firm and Asia-focused business advisor. Over the past three decades, CLA Global TS has built its niche expertise as an IPO consultant with numerous successful listings in regional markets, expanded its service offerings to better serve clients, and enhanced its capabilities through global connections. Today, CLA Global TS has a team of 320 professionals led by experienced leaders with over 30 years of expertise in Assurance & IPO, Tax, Risk Advisory, Valuation, Insolvency & Restructuring, Sustainability & Climate Change Advisory, and more, operating from locations in Singapore, China, and Malaysia.
CLA Global TS is an independent network member of CLA Global Limited (CLA Global), a prominent global organisation comprising independent accounting and advisory firms focused on fast-growing, innovative, middle-market cross-border businesses. CLA Global TS represents CLA Global in Singapore, Southeast Asia, and China, serving as CLA Global’s leading firm in Asia.
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