The board of directors halted the onboarding process after discovering undisclosed details about his past work and managerial background, though specific findings were not shared publicly. The sudden change disrupts leadership at an organization employing nearly 3,000 staff across more than 70 countries in humanitarian, education, and health programs. To ensure stability, former chief operating officer Deborah Kennedy-Iraheta was immediately installed as interim chief executive. The search committee will now resume its efforts to recruit a permanent top executive.
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The search committee will restart the process to find a permanent leader for the global n…: The search committee will restart the process to find a permanent leader for the global non-profit organization.
Kennedy-Iraheta brings seasoned institutional experience after serving as the organizatio…: Kennedy-Iraheta brings seasoned institutional experience after serving as the organization's chief operating officer for over a decade.
Tan previously worked as the global head of social impact and sustainability at Amazon We…: Tan previously worked as the global head of social impact and sustainability at Amazon Web Services before being selected.
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FHI 360's website had Mr Tan, 39, listed as the organisation's CEO on Nov 4. Checks by CNA on Nov 6 show that he has been replaced by Ms Deborah Kennedy-Iraheta as interim CEO.
SINGAPORE: Singaporean Ashley Tan, 39, who was set to be announced as chief executive of global development organisation FHI 360 earlier this week, will no longer take up the role after its board “learned new information” about his previous work and management experience.
The US-based non-profit, which has nearly 3,000 staff across more than 70 countries, runs programmes in areas such as public health, education, employment and humanitarian assistance.
FHI 360 said on Friday (Nov 6) that its board of directors had decided not to proceed with Mr Tan's onboarding. He would have been the organisation's first Asian CEO in its 55-year history if appointed.
The organisation has instead appointed Ms Deborah Kennedy-Iraheta as interim CEO with immediate effect.
Mr Tan was initially selected by the board as CEO following a comprehensive search conducted by a leading executive search firm, said FHI 360 in a statement.
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