Jason Tan appointed acting CEO of Business Events Sarawak

Jason Tan Chin Foo

By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, Feb 5: Sarawak’s business events sector has welcomed a seasoned leader as Jason Tan Chin Foo, with 18 years of experience in the hospitality and business events industry, was appointed acting chief executive officer (CEO) of Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak), effective immediately.

Announcing the leadership transition on Wednesday (Feb 4), BESarawak said the appointment ensures continuity and stability as the organisation advances its long-term strategic agenda to drive impact-led, partnership-driven growth and reinforce Sarawak’s position as the legacy capital of business events in Malaysia and Borneo.

Since joining BESarawak in 2012, Tan has held senior leadership roles across Business Development, Research, Marketing, and Communications, building deep institutional knowledge and strong industry relationships.

He is recognised for his expertise in strategic development, stakeholder engagement, and organisational growth.

Commenting on the appointment, Deputy Secretary (Operation) and BESarawak chairman Datu Hii Chang Kee said, “Jason is well-positioned for this role, with strong industry insight and a clear commitment to collaboration and collective impact. The Board is confident that his strategic leadership will further strengthen BESarawak and elevate the business events industry to new levels of performance and impact.”

Tan said he is honoured by the trust placed in him and emphasised that collaboration is key to strengthening Sarawak’s business events sector while delivering sustainable, long-term impact across industries and communities.

“I look forward to working closely with our industry partners and stakeholders to shape the future of business events,” he added. — DayakDaily