KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 1): Sunsuria Bhd has appointed Tan Wee Bee as its new group chief executive officer, effective Tuesday (Aug 1).

The 52-year-old Tan has over 26 years of international experience in the property development and construction industries, having held leadership positions at other property companies.

In a press statement on Tuesday, Tan expressed his excitement for the new role, “It is an honour to be entrusted with the responsibility of leading Sunsuria Bhd, an organisation with a rich legacy of excellence. I thank the board for their vote of confidence, and I am excited to work with the team of Sunsuria and build upon the foundation laid by [Sunsuria executive chairman] Tan Sri Ter Leong Yap. Together, we will drive innovation, embrace new opportunities, and achieve greater heights beyond the property development industry,” he said.

According to Ter, Tan has proven leadership and exceptional execution skills, with a deep understanding of market dynamics, which will prove invaluable to Sunsuria in fortifying and expanding its position as a market leader both in Malaysia and the broader region.

Tan holds a Master of Business Administration from the State University of New York, Buffalo and a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from the National University of Singapore.