Metro names Erwin Wuysang-Oei as retail arm’s new CEO
He is currently the chief operating officer of the division
[SINGAPORE] Property investment and development group Metro has appointed Erwin Wuysang-Oei as the chief executive officer of its retail arm, with effect from Oct 1.
In a bourse filing on Tuesday (Sep 30), the group said Wuysang-Oei’s appointment is part of its succession plan for senior management. As CEO of Metro’s retail division, the 43-year-old will oversee its strategic direction and overall management.
Wuysang-Oei is currently the unit’s chief operating officer, a position he assumed in November 2023. Prior to that, he was the retail arm’s head of marketing, merchandising controller and e-commerce for more than eight years.
The division’s previous CEO was David Tang, who resigned on Feb 14, 2024, to pursue other interests.
“With over 18 years of experience in the retail industry and more than a decade at Metro, (Wuysang-Oei) has been instrumental in driving Metro’s omnichannel transformation to enhance the group’s market competitiveness, operational efficiency and customer engagement,” said the group in a press statement.
Wuysang-Oei added: “We will continue to build on our strong foundation, enhance our current business, and embrace transformation to stay relevant in today’s dynamic retail landscape. Together with my team, we aim to improve our competitiveness and strengthen our market position.”
Shares of Metro closed flat at S$0.52 on Tuesday, before the news.
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