Ms. Melissa Tan

Managing Director, Headland Intelligence

Melissa has an expansive network, both locally and internationally and is widely regarded as a trustworthy, discreet, and effective problem solver. She takes pride in being the first port of call for many business-owners, not-for-profits, and professional parties when problems arise.

Melissa's previous job experiences include The Guardian in London, followed by Mergermarket (now known as Acuris) and I-OnAsia Limited in Hong Kong, before founding Headland Intelligence in January 2021. She is also the Executive Director of Hong Kong Dignity Institute, an NGO commited to providing social care, mental health care and legal assistance to needy and vulnerable populations in Hong Kong.

Melissa was born and raised in Malaysia, holds a BBA from Simon Fraser University in Canada and speaks English, Bahasa Melayu, Mandarin, Cantonese and Hokkien. She is a permanent resident of Hong Kong and has called this city home for over 10 years.