Freddy Sim to step down as Creative CEO for health reasons; Tan Jok Tin to serve as interim CEO
The chief executive officer of , Freddy Sim, 67, will step down from his role on Jul 11 for health reasons, shortly after taking on the top job in May.
The board will look for a new CEO, Creative said in a bourse filing on Monday (Jun 30).
During the transition, Creative’s executive chairman Tan Jok Tin will be the interim CEO.
Sim will remain as a non-executive, non-independent director at the company, Creative said.
He is the younger brother of Sim Wong Hoo, Creative’s late founder, who died in January 2023.
Shares of Creative Technology closed 4.7 per cent or S$0.04 lower to S$0.80 on Monday, prior to the news.
Copyright SPH Media. All rights reserved.
Originally published by businesstimes.com.sg. Syndicated material does not necessarily reflect the views of Grazia British.
More Fashion
LEESA ROWLAND From Hollywood to the Unknown: The Producer, Writer, Actress and Model Creating Her Own Next Chapter
Leesa Rowland has never been defined by just one role. Actress. Model. Writer. Producer. Author. Creative visionary. Philanthropist. Each title represents a different part of a career…
The Rise of Trevor Dutch: Strength, Style and Substance
From New York City to Europe’s Fashion Capitals, Trevor Dutch Is Bringing Strength, Sophistication, and Individuality to Every Frame In a city that never slows down, Trevor Dutch has…
Commentary: This year's Met Gala proved one thing: The real devil who wears Prada is Jeff Bezos
Apparently not content with bankrupting Sears, Toys R Us, Radio Shack and countless other businesses; buying and then maiming the Washington Post; and leading the Tech Bro right turn to…
Bald eagle 'massaging' its mate? AI deepfakes collide with the laws of the wild
Shadow gingerly places one taloned foot, then the other, on Jackie as she hunkers down on the nest. With Big Bear Lake glittering in the distance, he raises each foot in a kneading motion…