KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Bhd (SEM) has appointed Wong Wai Keong and Tan U-Ming as the co-chief executive officers (CEOs) for the company, effective December 1, 2020.
They will jointly succeed Colin George Harvey, who will relinquish his post as executive director and CEO, effective December 1 for health reasons.
“Harvey will continue with the company in his new capacity as an advisor and consultant to the company,” said SEM in a statement today.
Wong, who is the chief financial officer of the company since March 2018, will be appointed as an executive director of the company, effective November 1, 2020.
SEM chairman Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Embong said the board is pleased to welcome Wong and Tan in their new roles as co-CEOs of the company.
“Their combined 15 years of experience with the company will provide the strength and stability needed to weather through the uncertain economic conditions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
“We would also like to express our thanks and gratitude to Harvey for his leadership, which is evident in the improved results during his tenure as CEO of the company,” added Abdul Hamid.
— Bernama
