Tan Kin Lian PBM BBM (Chinese: 陈钦亮; pinyin: Chén Qīnliàng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tân Khim-liāng; Hokkien pronunciation [tan˨˦ kʰim˦˦ liaŋ˨˨]; born 9 March 1948) is a Singaporean businessman who served as the chief executive officer of NTUC Income between 1977 and 2007.

Tan began his career as a clerk in an insurance company,[2] before becoming an actuary and subsequently the general manager of NTUC Income in 1977, at the age of 29.

This management style clashed with some of NTUC Income's board members, who preferred the company to be run on a more commercial or professional basis, and even advocated it to be privatised.

[15][16] During the 2008 financial crisis, he organised public rallies for people who lost their money due to investing in Lehman Brothers' Minibond products.

In response, Tan issued another statement, where he agreed with the limitations but nevertheless stressed that "the president does not need to be armed with strong executive powers to make an impact.

A well qualified and properly elected President will make his impact through the power to persuade, to influence, to counsel, to convey feedback and if necessary, to articulate informed positions on specific issues".

[24] Tan had submitted his application for the Certificate of Eligibility under a Special Clause, citing his experience as CEO of an insurance cooperative with a shared capital of S$500 million and assets of S$17 billion.

[citation needed] In response to rumours circulating that Tan would be dropping out of the presidential race early, he refuted such claims and expressed that he would be filing his nomination papers as planned.

[37] He enjoys making puzzles like Sudoku, Logic9[38] and Shape Quiz,[39] and online games like Family Life and Business Simulation[40] which stimulate creative abilities and teach risk management.

When Ong was elected as President, Tan presented him a set of orchid motif ties in different colours, which were commissioned by NTUC Income and made in the United Kingdom.

[41] Ong liked the tie in red color and used it on a number of important occasions, including Nomination Day and his inauguration as the president of Singapore.

Tan promoted the SDT performances to the policyholders of NTUC Income and later joined the board of directors, where he served for 12 years.

During the last two years of Ong Teng Cheong's term, Tan chaired the President's Star Charity event to raise funds and to promote the Singapore Dress.