RICS Qatar: Business and professional etiquette for career development

Adrian Tan MRICS

Managing Director | Qatar Advisory Boad Member, CBM Qatar | RICS

Adrian Tan MRICS is the Managing Director and Board Member of CBM Qatar LLC, a Singapore Facilities Management company, bringing over 20 years of international leadership experience across facilities management, real estate, asset management and corporate leadership. Prior to joining the private sector, Adrian served as a diplomat with the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he underwent formal diplomatic protocol and international relations training – an experience that continues to shape his approach to professional etiquette, cross-cultural communication and stakeholder engagement. He serves as a Qatar Advisory Board Member for RICS and is a Registered Global Mentor with the National University of Singapore (NUS), mentoring students and young professionals in career development, leadership and professional growth. A chartered surveyor specialising in facilities management, Adrian is passionate about developing future leaders through knowledge sharing, mentoring and professional education. He is a regular speaker on leadership, career development, facilities management and the built environment, with a focus on helping professionals thrive in today's multicultural business environment.