BESarawak announced a leadership transition with former chief executive officer, Amelia Roziman departing after 20 years. To ensure continuity and stability, the board of directors of BESarawak has designated Jason Tan Chin Foo, as acting chief executive officer and with immediate effect.

Mr. Tan brings with him 18 years of experience in the hospitality and business events industry, with strengths in strategic development, stakeholder engagement, and organisational growth.

Since joining BESarawak in 2012, he has held senior leadership roles in business development, research, marketing, and communications; building deep institutional knowledge and trusted industry relationships.

Commenting on the appointment, chairman of BESarawak, Datu Hii Chang Kee, who is also Sarawak’s deputy state secretary for operations said that Mr. Tan, is well-position for this role with his strong industry insight and a clear commitment to collaboration and collective impact.

The board is confident that with Mr. Tan’s strategic leadership will strengthen BESarawak and advance the business events industry to new levels of performance and impact.

While Ms. Roziman will take on a new role as chief consultant for a private advisory platform LegacyMade.

The board of directors of Red Robin Events Sdn Bhd and the editorial board and marketing team of MICE in Asia, would like to wish Jason Tan, the very best as acting chief executive officer of BESarawak. To Ms. Roziman whom, we have worked with more than 20 years, all the best in her new post.