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February 5, 2026Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) has appointed Jason Tan Chin Foo as its Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. This transition in leadership comes as the organization continues to pursue its strategic mission of elevating Sarawak’s standing as a global business events destination. Under Tan’s guidance, BESarawak will work towards expanding the region’s business events sector and ensuring long-term, impactful growth through collaboration and strategic partnerships.A Leader with Extensive Industry ExperienceJason Tan Chin Foo brings over 18 years of valuable experience in the hospitality and business events sectors. Over the years, he has cultivated expertise in strategic development, stakeholder engagement, and driving organizational growth. His extensive background in business development, marketing, research, and communications has helped establish him as a key player in Sarawak’s business events sector.Tan’s tenure with BESarawak spans back to 2012, where he first joined the organization and quickly took on senior leadership roles. This has allowed him to gain an in-depth understanding of the business events landscape and to form lasting connections with key industry stakeholders. His wealth of experience and strategic vision makes him ideally suited to lead the organization through this crucial period of growth.Leading BESarawak Through a Transformative EraThe appointment of Jason Tan Chin Foo as Acting CEO coincides with a period of significant transformation for both BESarawak and Sarawak’s business events sector. As the world continues to recover from the challenges posed by the global pandemic, the demand for impactful business events has seen a resurgence. Sarawak is well-positioned to take advantage of this growing trend, with its combination of world-class facili …