Ex-CapitaLand’s Chris Chong to join LVMH as group president for South Asia and South-east Asia

FRENCH luxury conglomerate LVMH has appointed Chris Chong, CapitaLand Investment’s (CLI) former chief executive officer of retail and workspace, as group president (South and South-East Asia). 

The appointment will take effect from Jan 1, 2025, according to an internal memo seen by The Business Times on Wednesday (Sep 18).

In his new role, Chong will be responsible for the development of LVMH business activities in South Asia and South-east Asia, “a diverse geography representing ongoing growth and opportunity” for the group, LVMH said.