Seasoned Technology Veteran will Bolster Workday’s Regional Growth Strategy and Drive AI-Led Transformation for ASEAN Organisations
Singapore, February 23, 2026 – Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), the enterprise AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, announced the appointment of Yen Yen Tan to its APAC International Advisory Board (IAB), effective today. The strategic appointment comes as Workday expands its AI impact across Southeast Asia, enabling organisations to accelerate their AI roadmaps in a new era of work.
The Workday APAC IAB comprises a select group of highly experienced, external senior executives who work closely with the Workday APAC leadership team to help organisations navigate the future of work. Leveraging her deep operational expertise and strong network across ASEAN boardrooms and across the region, Yen Yen will support businesses in realising their AI roadmap and enabling true innovation across the organisation.
Based in Singapore, Yen Yen brings over three decades of senior executive and advisory experience at global technology companies including Vodafone, Oracle and HP. She has also held numerous independent non-executive roles across public and private organisations globally. Currently, Yen Yen sits on the boards of organisations including OCBC Bank, Jardine Cycle & Carriage, ams-OSRAM AG and EdgeConnex Inc. Her previous board appointments include Defence Science & Technology Singapore, Singapore Press Holdings, as well as European companies Barry Callebaut AG and Gemalto NV.
“I admire Workday for its ability to combine a relentless focus on innovation with a deep commitment to customer success. As a ‘techie’ at heart, I am energised by Workday’s AI-first approach to solving the most complex workforce and financial challenges,” said Yen Yen Tan. “I look forward to working with the Workday leadership team to empower organisations, helping them harness AI capabilities to drive productivity and navigate their digital transformation journeys with confidence.”
“We are delighted to welcome Yen Yen to our team. Her mentorship and guidance will be a tremendous asset to both our people and our business,” said Simon Tate, president, APAC, Workday. “With her expertise, I am confident we will continue to drive growth and better support organisations across Asia as they accelerate AI-enabled workforce modernisation.”
About Workday
Workday is the enterprise AI platform for managing people, money, and agents. Workday unifies HR and Finance on one intelligent platform with AI at the core to empower people at every level with the clarity, confidence, and insights they need to adapt quickly, make better decisions, and deliver outcomes that matter. Workday is used by more than 11,000 organisations around the world and across industries – from medium-sized businesses to more than 65% of the Fortune 500. For more information about Workday, visit workday.com/en-sg.
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