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Tom Ang Tun Guan

General Manager, Jireh Group Pte Ltd

Diagnostic Radiographer (Locum)
Freelance Magician
NYAA Gold Award Holder (2006 Cohort)

Tom Ang Tun Guan is an inspiring example of how earning awards such as Best Radiographer
professional expertise and personal passion can (Parkway Radiology, 2013 & 2014). He also founded
converge to serve community needs. Trained as a Radmagix Tech Pte Ltd, a start-up that developed
Diagnostic Radiographer and now serving as General MyWorkWallet, a rostering and locum support app
Manager at Jireh Group Pte Ltd, Tom has also carved that connected nearly 400 radiographers—a number
a unique path as a freelance magician and long- surpassing the Singapore Society of Radiographers’
serving volunteer with the Chinese Development membership. In 2023, the company was acquired
Assistance Council (CDAC). His journey epitomises by Jireh Group, where Tom now serves as General
the GAHA spirit of ‘Service Beyond Gold.’ Manager, overseeing both clinical and business
operations.
Since 2004, Tom has volunteered with the CDAC
kidsREAD programme, where he pioneered the For his sustained commitment to service, Tom has
use of ‘educational magic’—weaving illusions into been recognised with the CDAC Youngest Volunteer
storytelling to ignite children’s curiosity about science, Commendation Award (2006), the CDAC 20-Year
history, mathematics, and language. Unlike magicians Long Service Award (2023), and international
who focus on spectacle, Tom’s performances representation at the Ship for Southeast Asian and
emphasise learning and empowerment. A simple Japanese Youth Programme (2009).
banknote trick becomes a history lesson on
Singapore’s heritage. At the same time, sleight-of- Through his dual vocations of healthcare and
hand exercises have been used to aid sick children magic, Tom Ang has shown that innovation, service,
in their physiotherapy, turning rehabilitation into a and creativity can transform lives—proving that
joyful and motivating experience. leadership is about more than titles, but about
making an enduring difference in community and
Tom’s innovative approach was recognised in CDAC’s society.
‘A Wish Come True’ campaign, where he shared his
vision of training teachers to use magic as a classroom
tool. This dream came true at the 2022 CDAC Learning
Fiesta, where he showcased his signature ‘educational
magic,’ inspiring both educators and students.
Alongside his volunteer work, Tom has built an
impressive professional career in healthcare. He
has served in radiology leadership roles across
Singapore General Hospital, Parkway East Hospital,
Mount Elizabeth Novena, and NHG Diagnostics,

10 30 Years of Service and Leadership