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The man who sold Thai Express returns

Singapore

THAI Express co-founder Dellen Soh sold the home-grown restaurant chain to Thai-listed hospitality group Minor International in 2008.

But one decade on, he is back in the driver's seat. Mr Soh once again donned the hat of chief executive, this time at local unit Minor Food Group Singapore in March last year, when he was tapped to think up a turnaround plan.

He returned at a critical time: Minor Singapore - which manages not just Thai Express but also Xin Wang Hong Kong Cafe and Poulét, among other brands - was facing quarterly losses.

As the new year opens, Mr Soh is confident that he's the man for the fix-it job. Having trimmed headcount and closed eight ailing stores - Minor Singapore...

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