# David Tian

> David Tian is the Singapore-based CEO and founder of Galatek, an automation and precision-equipment company. He has publicly outlined an international supply-chain and local-service strategy; Galatek announced approximately US$30 million in Series A funding in December 2025 and opened its first Malaysian manufacturing facility in Penang in June 2026.

- **Role:** CEO & Founder at Galatek
- **Organizations:** Galatek
- **Education:** Shandong Normal University
- **Known for:** Led Galatek as it announced approximately US$30 million in Series A funding on December 19, 2025., Represented Galatek as CEO at the opening of its first Malaysian manufacturing facility in Penang on June 12, 2026.

## Career timeline

- **2003-2007** — Listed Shandong Normal University attendance on his LinkedIn profile.
- **2025** — Identified as Galatek CEO in the December Series A announcement.
- **2026** — Spoke at the June 12 opening of Galatek’s first Malaysian manufacturing facility in Penang.

## Achievements

- Led Galatek as it announced approximately US$30 million in Series A funding on December 19, 2025.
- Represented Galatek as CEO at the opening of its first Malaysian manufacturing facility in Penang on June 12, 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — Spoke at Galatek’s Penang facility opening on June 12. The company announced plans to grow its Malaysian investment from approximately US$2 million to US$100 million within five years.
- **2025-12** — Galatek announced approximately US$30 million in Series A financing on December 19, with Tian quoted as CEO.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/david-tian-360913110

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Last updated: 2026-10-14