TAN ANNOUNCES INTENTIONS TO FOCUS ON CITY....!!

Friday, 24 February 2012 11:17
Berjaya Boss Vincent Tan Retires, Son Takes Over

PETALING JAYA, 24 FEBRUARY, 2012: Tan Sri Vincent Tan has announced his retirement from an active corporate role in diversified conglomerate Berjaya Corp Bhd (BCorp), which he founded and controlled.

The tycoon has also relinquished his position as chairman of BCorp, however, he will remain as the controlling shareholder of BCorp.

“My giving up the chairmanship and active day-to-day involvement with the Berjaya group’s business will allow me to devote more of my time and energy to promoting more charitable and social programs and initiatives,” said Tan, who turned 60 yesterday, in a statement.

Tan’s eldest son Datuk Robin Tan, who took over as BCorp’s chief executive officer from his father in January last year, will concurrently hold the position of chairman and CEO of the company with immediate effect for an interim period.

Best news ever for City I reckon!

Hmmmmmmm, quite a story that one!

Berjaya boss calls it a day, son takes over

PETALING JAYA: Tycoon Tan Sri Vincent Tan has decided to retire from an active corporate role in diversified conglomerate Berjaya Corp Bhd (BCorp), which he founded and controlled. Tan has also relinquished his position as chairman of BCorp.

He will, however, remain as the controlling shareholder of BCorp.

In a statement, Tan, who turned 60 yesterday, said: “My giving up the chairmanship and active day-to-day involvement with the Berjaya group’s business will allow me to devote more of my time and energy to promoting more charitable and social programmes and initiatives. It is also my intention to devote more time and investment to developing the Cardiff City brand, which has a growing popularity here in Malaysia.”

Tan’s eldest son Datuk Robin Tan, who took over as BCorp’s chief executive officer from his father in January last year, will concurrently hold the position of chairman and CEO of the company with immediate effect for an interim period.

All good that he's giving more of his time to Cardiff city but does "developing the Cardiff City brand" mean more investement in CCFC itself? Reading between the lines it seems to me that his statement probably means more investement in marketing Cardiff city in Malaysia.

This week just gets better and better!
This is the best news any cardiff city supporter could wish for. we are a club destined to go places

investment to developing the Cardiff City brand

This is massive news!

This week just gets better and better!
This is the best news any cardiff city supporter could wish for. we are a club destined to go places

You just watch a couple of well known posters try and piss on our parade!

Nice one Tan the Man
Great stuff
Looks like hes getting hooked on the City--If we win on Sunday and or get promotion hel be getting his wallet out big style

This week just gets better and better!
This is the best news any cardiff city supporter could wish for. we are a club destined to go places

You just watch a couple of well known posters try and piss on our parade!

I know mate, i just hope this thread doesn't get lost in all the bollocks

these are the greatest times ever to be a city fan. I just wish everyone would just sit back and enjoy it

This week just gets better and better!
This is the best news any cardiff city supporter could wish for. we are a club destined to go places

You just watch a couple of well known posters try and piss on our parade!

I know mate, i just hope this thread doesn't get lost in all the bollocks

these are the greatest times ever to be a city fan. I just wish everyone would just sit back and enjoy it

Could a full takeover be on the cards in the summer?

Could a full takeover be on the cards in the summer?

Good point.

I wonder if Sam/PMG will be paid back too.

Fantastic news

Its about time we had owners who are passionate and feel the need to devote their time into the football club

Lets hope we see the Malaysians in Cardiff for many years to come

some one aught to tell him that if he treats us as a charity he can get tax relief...more to spend on players then

This is fantastic news.

It is great news but I bet it will be debunkered soon enough by the usual Malaysian doubters!

It is great news but I bet it will be debunkered soon enough by the usual Malaysian doubters!

or Midfield General as they are commonly known.

Well this just made me feel better having just come out of a crappy interview and missed my train. Tan I'm charity buy me a car

totally agree with all of you and believe me i dont want to be labelled as "SOMEONE TO PISS ON THE PARADE"!! but to balance things out i too as well as another poster on here am a little concerned that Cardiff City is being referred to as a "BRAND".It may be that it is just terminology lets hope so.

Berjaya boss calls it a day, son takes over

PETALING JAYA: Tycoon Tan Sri Vincent Tan has decided to retire from an active corporate role in diversified conglomerate Berjaya Corp Bhd (BCorp), which he founded and controlled. Tan has also relinquished his position as chairman of BCorp.

He will, however, remain as the controlling shareholder of BCorp.

In a statement, Tan, who turned 60 yesterday, said: “My giving up the chairmanship and active day-to-day involvement with the Berjaya group’s business will allow me to devote more of my time and energy to promoting more charitable and social programmes and initiatives. It is also my intention to devote more time and investment to developing the Cardiff City brand, which has a growing popularity here in Malaysia.”

Tan’s eldest son Datuk Robin Tan, who took over as BCorp’s chief executive officer from his father in January last year, will concurrently hold the position of chairman and CEO of the company with immediate effect for an interim period.

All good that he's giving more of his time to Cardiff city but does "developing the Cardiff City brand" mean more investement in CCFC itself? Reading between the lines it seems to me that his statement probably means more investement in marketing Cardiff city in Malaysia.

whats the best way to promote a football club?

Success on the pitch, thats what gets people interested. I'm sure Vinny knows this all too well.

Well this just made me feel better having just come out of a crappy interview and missed my train. Tan I'm charity buy me a car

great news for the club

we want tan the man walking round the pitch

Can the O/P link the article, as every article i've read has everything you've pasted except the part about Cardiff City

http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.as ... c=business

http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/B ... index_html

http://malaysiasaya.my/tan-sri-vincent- ... -companies

Can the O/P link the article, as every article i've read has everything you've pasted except the part about Cardiff City

http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.as ... c=business

http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/B ... index_html

http://malaysiasaya.my/tan-sri-vincent- ... -companies

Same here Craig, seen the exact wording minus the CCFC section ....odd

Good stuff

Cant wait for 's response to this as and his smilies are quite annoying but he will definately add a few to this topic due to the open endedness of the comments (brand - club? malaysia? etc). Any way hurry up I want to see your response (that was my own )

All good that he's giving more of his time to Cardiff city but does "developing the Cardiff City brand" mean more investement in CCFC itself? Reading between the lines it seems to me that his statement probably means more investement in marketing Cardiff city in Malaysia.

I agree nigel but thats all it ever has been to him and always will be

The original quote in the first post is bullshit

All good that he's giving more of his time to Cardiff city but does "developing the Cardiff City brand" mean more investement in CCFC itself? Reading between the lines it seems to me that his statement probably means more investement in marketing Cardiff city in Malaysia.

I agree nigel but thats all it ever has been to him and always will be

Bugger

The Cardiff City quote has been added in Original link posted below

http://www.malaysiandigest.com/business ... -over.html