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He didn’t make it as a civil servant, but millions now flock to Ron Tan’s exhibitions
Marvel’s Avengers and treasures from ancient Egypt are all in a day’s work for Ron Tan, who leads Neon, reportedly valued at over $1 billion. He tells executive editor Sumiko Tan how he attracts millions to his exhibitions.
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Mr Ron Tan’s road to success was pitted with failures.
He relates a series of setbacks:
– Never promoted in more than five years in the civil service, mainly the tourism board, as a returning scholar.
