KUALA LUMPUR: 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Bhd has announced Farhash Wafa Salvador as its new chairman effective today.
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, it said Farhash replaces Datuk Seri Robin Tan Yeong Ching who has resigned as chairman to pursue other interests.
Tan was appointed as 7-Eleven Malaysia’s chairman on Nov 25, 2021.
“Farhash brings with him more than a decade’s worth of experience in the field of business, consultancy and advisory.
“In the business front, his illustrious career spans across a broad range of sectors which include construction, technology, hotel, food and beverage.
“He is also a staunch advocate to promoting the development of the small and medium enterprises industry in the country,” it said.
Farhash is or has been a director and/or shareholder in at least 10 private companies including Swag Technologies Sdn Bhd, Salvador & Sons Sdn Bhd and Pacific Samudera Sdn Bhd.
He sits on the board of advisory of Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia, a non-government organisation that thrives on the frontier of gathering, creating and developing sustainable companies with strong entrepreneurship traits.
He is also group executive chairman of Apex Equity Holdings Bhd and a director of Berjaya Construction Bhd. – Bernama