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TANGS names Kevin Dyson as new CEO

By Wei ZhangSingapore
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TANGS has announce that Mr Kevin M. Dyson will be appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from 1 April 2016. He will also be appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of C.K. Tang Limited.

According to a release from TANGS, effective 1 April 2016, Mr Foo Tiang Sooi will relinquish his duties as CEO, and will remain as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. He will continue to be in the Company as Senior Director.

As CEO, Kevin will be responsible for all aspects of the business and provide leadership in achieving TANGS’ vision as a world-class retailer.

Here’s more from TANGS:

Prior to joining TANGS, Kevin spent 25 years with Barneys New York, a leading luxury retailer in the USA, with extensive experience in store management, merchandising, and the expansion of stores across the USA.

Mr Foo Tiang Sooi’s new role as Senior Director will be focused on the financial aspects of the business, providing support to the Chairman as well as the new CEO. He has been a member of the Board since 1994, before assuming the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) in 1999, and being appointed as CEO in 2006.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What will be Mr Dyson's main responsibilities as the new CEO of TANGS?

A.

As CEO, Kevin Dyson will be responsible for all aspects of the business. He will also provide leadership to help TANGS achieve its vision as a world-class retailer.

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What is Mr Foo Tiang Sooi's new role within the company?

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Mr Foo Tiang Sooi will transition to the role of Senior Director. His focus will be on the financial aspects of the business, supporting both the Chairman and the new CEO.

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What experience does Kevin Dyson bring to TANGS from his previous role?

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Kevin Dyson spent 25 years with Barneys New York, a leading US luxury retailer. His experience includes store management, merchandising, and the expansion of stores across the USA.

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