| Working experience and occupation |
Before joining GDEX Berhad ("GDEX"), Tan Kay Beng served as a Senior IT Executive at Li Fung, a Fortune 100 company, for 20 years. Eight of those years were dedicated to roles at Li Fung Hong Kong headquarters, where he played a crucial part in Information Technology, Business Development, and Leadership Development. His extensive leadership positions with Li Fung involved managing relationships with prominent clients such as Kohls Department Store, Tommy Hilfiger, Lucky Brand, and Nike, among others. His role at GDEX involves cultivating and managing relationships with external partners, stakeholders, and industry leaders. He focuses on leveraging these strategic partnerships to drive business growth, enhance organisational effectiveness, and capitalise on mutually beneficial opportunities. He also assumed an additional role of Head of Procurement for GDEX in January 2024. In this capacity, he oversees the procurement function, ensuring effective and strategic sourcing to support the companys objectives. |