Jessica Tan, born on 15 October 1980 in Melaka, Malaysia, is the Founder and CEO of Heartana Global Berhad. With extensive experience spanning finance, culture and wellness, she has built her entrepreneurial journey around a people-centred philosophy that brings together business development, cultural heritage and holistic well-being.

Her professional credentials include Intermediate Tea Therapy Practitioner, Agarwood Appraiser, Senior Incense Practitioner, International Registered Incense Practitioner, Malaysian TVET Reiki Healing Practitioner, and Malaysian TVET Crystal Healing Practitioner.

1. Personal Background

Education:
Sunway College — Banking and Finance
Bachelor’s Degree from Victoria University, Australia

Languages:
Mandarin, English, Malay, Hokkien and Cantonese

Interests:
Reading

2. Career & Entrepreneurship

Professional Journey

Jessica began her career with a decade of experience in the banking and financial sector before establishing an investment management consultancy.

She later expanded her entrepreneurial journey into the fields of culture, wellness and holistic living, bringing together her business experience with a growing interest in nature, heritage and human well-being.

Heartana's Business Ecosystem

Her entrepreneurial ventures span asset management, international business and cultural wellness initiatives, including the Heartana Culture Hub.

At the heart of Heartana lies a philosophy deeply rooted in the relationship between humanity and nature.

The name Heartana is derived from “Heart” and “Tanah”, the Malay word for land or earth. Together, they represent the idea of returning to nature and living in greater harmony with the earth.

The Heartana Culture Hub serves as an important expression of this philosophy. More than simply a physical space, it is designed as a cultural experience that reconnects people with nature, tradition and their inner selves.

The Agartana Guardian Tree

In 2025, Jessica initiated the Agartana Guardian Tree project.

Located on a 26-acre orchard in Kedah, the initiative focuses on cultivating rare Kynam agarwood (Aquilaria crassna). The orchard is planned to accommodate 36,000 agarwood trees, with 10,000 trees made available for individual ownership, supported by a digital traceability system.

Agartana represents more than the cultivation of agarwood. It reflects a broader vision of connecting nature, wellness, sustainability and family heritage, transforming the agarwood tree into a living legacy that can be preserved and passed on to future generations.

Strategic Collaborations

Heartana Global Berhad has established cross-border strategic collaborations in the pharmaceutical and wellness sectors with AYKANG Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. of Taiwan and Antah Pharma of Malaysia.

The Group has also entered into a collaboration with Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) to advance research, sustainability and education.

Through these partnerships, Heartana aims to contribute towards the development of future talent equipped with a global perspective, professional knowledge and a strong sense of responsibility.

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3. Media & Professional Recognition

The Agartana initiative has received media attention through a CCTV profile interview as well as coverage by various media organisations, highlighting its vision for cultural heritage, wellness and the preservation of living cultural traditions.

Recognition highlighted in Jessica's profile also includes the Tong Gen Tong Meng Chinese Role Model Golden Tripod Award and recognition as a 2025 Outstanding Woman.

Beyond external recognition, Jessica places particular importance on people-centred leadership.

She believes that the growth of an organisation is closely connected to the growth of its people. By creating a positive working environment, encouraging personal development and helping individuals realise their potential, she views employee development as an integral part of long-term business success.

4. Philosophy & Leadership

Philosophy of Life

Jessica believes that the meaning of life lies in continuously experiencing, learning and creating value.

For her, fulfilment is not defined by accolades alone, but by the ability to serve others, support their growth and create meaningful value along the way.

Leadership Style

Her leadership philosophy is shaped by a pursuit of excellence, deep self-reflection and an openness to change.

With a human-centred approach to leadership, she believes in sharing knowledge, encouraging collaboration and creating an environment where people can progress together.

Through Heartana and Agartana, Jessica continues to explore how business, nature, culture and wellness can come together to create meaningful experiences today while preserving something of lasting value for generations to come.

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🔗 来源: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/uTYxSjliDLGqO34pPE6q-A