Creative Technology founder Sim Wong Hoo dies, aged 67

Sim Wong Hoo founded Creative Technology in 1981, and had led the home-grown business since its inception. - ST

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Creative Technology chairman and chief executive Sim Wong Hoo, one of Singapore’s most famous tech entrepreneurs, died on Wednesday (Jan 4). He was 67.

Sim founded the home-grown business in 1981, and had led the company since its inception.

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