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StarHub deputy CEO Matthew Williams to succeed Nikhil Eapen as chief executive

Analysts expect near-term pressure on the telco’s margins to continue

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Published Wed, Jun 24, 2026 · 08:15 AM
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    • Williams, 55, joined StarHub in May 2025 as chief of the consumer business group, and was appointed deputy CEO on May 1, 2026.
    • Williams, 55, joined StarHub in May 2025 as chief of the consumer business group, and was appointed deputy CEO on May 1, 2026. PHOTO: STARHUB

    [SINGAPORE] Telecommunications operator StarHub announced in a bourse filing on Wednesday (Jun 24) that Matthew Williams will succeed Nikhil Eapen as CEO, effective Jan 1, 2027.

    Williams, 55, the company’s current deputy CEO, assumes the role of CEO-designate with immediate effect.

    Eapen, 53, will step down at the end of 2026, concluding a six-year tenure. He will remain in his position over the next six months to facilitate the handover.

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