Staff Reporters
May 30, 2012

Aegis Media appoints trading director in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR - Aegis Media Malaysia Group has promoted Fan Chen Yip, previously general manager of Carat, as its trading director.

Fan (left) and Yuen
Fan (left) and Yuen

In his new role, Fan will be charged with leading agency negotiations and improving client investment portfolios across the group.

“Fan’s outstanding achievements, impeccable reputation for excellence and a remarkable track record continues to strengthen our company,” Margaret Lim, executive chairman of Aegis Media Malaysia, said. “Fan is a highly regarded individual in the industry and this appointment demonstrates Aegis’ position in the market place and the exciting trajectory we are on.”

He will be succeeded by Darren Yuen, previously the integrated business director of Carat, to work alongside Carat’s CEO in managing the agency's operations.

“Darren is commercially astute and an inspirational leader with a successful track record in leading and managing businesses within Carat,” Lim added. “He is forward thinking, award winning, entrepreneurial and the right person to lead the company through its next phase of growth.”

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