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Genting Group Appoints Tan Kong Han As President and CEO Following Abrupt Exit of Lim Kok Thay

Mar 02, 2025•6 months ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Genting Group

Tan Kong Han
Kuala LumpurGaming

Description

Tan Kong Han will succeed Lim Kok Thay as president and CEO of Genting Group. Lim Kok Thay, who led the Malaysia conglomerate for almost two decades, announced his sudden departure as president and chief operating officer. Tan Kong Han, who is currently the CEO of Genting Plantations, will take over the day-to-day operations.

Company Information

Company

Genting Group

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About

Genting Berhad is a Malaysia-based conglomerate involved in various business sectors including casino gaming, resorts, plantations, power generation, oil and gas, property development, life sciences, and biotechnology. Genting owns and operates Resorts World casinos and has businesses in multiple countries.

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