
Dave Tan
Country Manager, Indonesia
Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor in Business Management (TARUMT)
- MBA (University of Wales)
Experience
Dave leads business development at NBS Indonesia, where he oversees and orchestrates the firm’s overall operations with a keen focus on excellence and growth. With a rich background spanning marketing and business development roles across the entertainment, airline, hospitality, and healthcare industries, Dave brings a wealth of expertise to his current role.
Since joining NBS in 2009, Dave has skillfully managed a diverse portfolio of over 2,500 corporate and individual clients, gaining profound insights into client needs and intellectual property (IP) market dynamics. This extensive experience has positioned him as a trusted advisor in the IP domain.
Driven by a passion for progress, Dave is committed to elevating IP awareness among ASEAN entrepreneurs. Recognizing the region's gap in IP knowledge compared to developed nations, he envisions a transformative shift that aligns ASEAN’s IP landscape with global standards.
Today, Dave dedicates his efforts to empowering Indonesian entrepreneurs with professional and dependable IP services, encompassing both domestic and international IP registration and prosecution. His mission is to nurture innovation and safeguard the intellectual assets of businesses, fostering a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Indonesia and beyond.
