Cityneon Holdings is a leading service agency specializing in creating high-quality customer and brand experiences across Intellectual Property Rights, Interior Architecture, Events, Exhibitions, and Thematic projects. Collaborating with governments, businesses, brands, and organizations worldwide, Cityneon is committed to excellence, precision, and creativity. The company is renowned for conceptualizing and delivering immersive attractions, theme parks, and exhibitions that integrate cutting-edge technology with compelling storytelling.
Among its notable projects are the Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. exhibition and the award-winning Sultanate of Oman National Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015, executed by its Middle Eastern office. Hasbro Transformers “Autobot Alliance” is set to launch in China by the end of the year, while Cityneon has secured the global rights for Universal Studios’ Jurassic World: The Exhibition in September 2017, marking its third intellectual property acquisition. The company’s market capitalization currently stands at approximately $300 million.
With a global presence and strategic international partnerships, Cityneon is capable of serving clients worldwide. Since its listing on the Main Board of the Singapore Stock Exchange in 2005, the company has been included in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Global Micro Cap Indexes. Additionally, Cityneon is part of the Singapore Government’s Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme (CPFIS), allowing investors to invest in the company through CPF Ordinary Accounts.
Leadership and Vision
Ron Tan, Executive Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer, was appointed to the Board as an Executive Director on November 9, 2015. Previously, he served as an Independent Director and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee at EpiCentre Holdings, a Singapore-listed company, as well as an Independent Board Member at CCFH Limited (formerly Friven & Co.) and Mavshack AB, a Sweden-based company listed on NASDAQ OMX.
Tan has played an instrumental role in international entertainment and investment ventures, serving as an International Director at First Alverstone Partners and holding board positions at EMS Holdings, Hi-5 World, and BASE Entertainment Asia. As a producer, he was responsible for the Hi-5 TV series and the franchise’s first movie in 2012, which was broadcast in over 200 countries.
A recipient of the prestigious Singapore Government scholarship, Tan pursued a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, graduating with a perfect 4.0 GPA. An alumnus of Hwa Chong Junior College and The Chinese High School in Singapore, Tan is recognized for his strategic leadership and forward-thinking vision.
A Philosophy Rooted in Wisdom
Tan draws inspiration from King Solomon, whom he considers the ultimate role model in business and life. He admires Solomon’s choice to seek wisdom over wealth, believing that true leadership requires sound judgment, foresight, and purpose.
As a leader, Tan emphasizes staying above the noise, maintaining clarity of vision, and making purposeful decisions. He believes a successful leader must balance human resource management with business strategy, ensuring that leadership is both practical and visionary.
“To have purpose is to stay focused. To have persistence gives one the ability to survive the distance,” Tan says, reflecting his dedication to leading Cityneon with resilience, wisdom, and a long-term perspective.
