Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad has announced the appointment of Tan Sri Chor Chee Heung as chairman of the Group succeeding Datuk Toh Ah Wah.
Toh will resign from his roles as chairman and independent non-executive director to devote more time to pursue his personal interest, effective June 1, 2022.
Following the appointment, Chor will also take on the position of member of the nomination and remuneration committee and member of the audit committee.
Toh said Chor’s distinguished career with the Government of Malaysia in the past and vast experience in the corporate world will steer the group forward for the next five-year strategy – SAIL’27, which will begin in 2023.
Chor has had an outstanding track record in his political career where he held several senior ministerial positions since 2000 i.e. housing and local government minister (2010-2013), a member of Parliament (1990-2013), deputy home affairs minister and deputy finance minister (2000-2009) and transport ministry parliamentary secretary (1995-2000).
He was also chairman of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, Malaysian Parliament (2000-2002) and a permanent member of Asean Inter Parliamentary Organisation Conference representing Malaysian Parliament (1990-2000).
Before entering the political arena, Tan Sri Chor practiced law since 1981 until 1992, and he was called to the Bar at the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn. He obtained his professional Barrister at Law in 1978 and his Master of Arts in Business Law Degree in 1980.
“I am honoured to be appointed as chairman of the Carlsberg Malaysia Group. I admire the dynamism and resilience of the group, its committed people and innovative brand portfolios in both Malaysia and Singapore.
“I strongly believe in the group’s purpose of Brewing for a Better Today and Tomorrow and look forward to supporting the group in driving its growth momentum in line with its SAIL’27 strategy and sustainability priorities,” Chor said.
