StarHub announced that its CEO Tan Tong Hai will step down from his position and also relinquish his appointment as Executive Director of StarHub with effect from 1 May 2018. The Group is conducting a global executive search for its new CEO.
Tong Hai, 54, first joined StarHub in 1999 as General Manager of StarHub Internet. He then left to helm Pacific Internet and Singapore Computer Systems before returning to become StarHub Chief Operating Officer in January 2009. In March 2013, Tong Hai was promoted as CEO and Executive Director of StarHub.
Under Tong Hai’s leadership, StarHub grew its enterprise business to more than $900m, transforming the company into more than a consumer and household brand. In 2013, Tong Hai pushed for the launch of Singapore’s first free-to-cable sports channel, SuperSports Arena. In 2014, StarHub launched the market-first integrated fibre and cable home broadband solution and commenced production of Public Service Broadcast content.
StarHub chairman Terry Clotz said Tan had agreed to remain with the company till next May to ensure a smooth transition as the Board Nominating Committee and Board conduct the global search for his successor.
Tan Tong Hai, Outgoing CEO, Starhub
I have achieved what I set out to do for StarHub to grow its Enterprise Business and I believe it is now the right time for me to step down to pursue my own interests.
