Dang named myNEWs deputy CEO

Taking over Dang's COO role would be Akito Nakatsuma, who was executive vice president of Poplar convenience stores in Japan. In his new role at myNEWS, Nakatsuma will be in charge of the operations of all outlets, merchandising, IT infrastructure, distribution and logistics, growth markets and business development.

PETALING JAYA: Dang Tai Wen, formerly the chief operating officer (COO) of convenience store operator myNEWS Holdings Bhd, has been appointed deputy chief executive officer of the company in a move aligned to the company’s growth direction in the convenience retail, consumer service and ready-to-eat food businesses.

The company said in a stock exchange filing that Dang would lead in the development of new markets, myNEWS customised label products and expansion of the company’s convenience retail presence locally and abroad.