Is Tony Tan Keng Yam A-List?
NoB
No — Tony Tan Keng Yam is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2011
President of Singapore
Lost A-list status in 2017
Dropped to B tier — End of Presidential Term
Ranking Timeline
1979C$2M
OCBC Bank CEO
Tan becomes the CEO of OCBC Bank, one of Singapore's largest banks.
1991B▲$5M+$3M
Minister for Education
Tan enters politics and becomes the Minister for Education in Singapore.
1995B$10M+$5M
Minister for Finance
Tan becomes the Minister for Finance, a key role in the government.
2011A▲$20M+$10M
President of Singapore
Tan is elected as the President of Singapore.
2017B▼$40M+$20M
End of Presidential Term
Tan completes his term as President of Singapore.
2026B$50M+$10M
Public Figure
Tan remains active in public life, contributing to various initiatives.
Last updated: May 13, 2026