Genting’s Lim Kok Thay to step down as CEO, Tan Kong Han to take over

[KUALA LUMPUR] Lim Kok Thay will step down as chief executive officer of Malaysia’s Genting after nearly two decades at the helm, the company said on Thursday (Feb 27).

Tan Kong Han, currently president, chief operating officer and executive director, will take over as CEO, effective Mar 1, 2025. He will continue to serve as president and executive director – a position he has held since 2020.

As part of the transition, Tan has stepped down as CEO of Genting Plantations to focus on his expanded responsibilities at Genting, leading and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the group. He remains as executive director of Genting Plantations.