Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) today announced the appointment of Jason Tan Chin Foo as Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
This appointment ensures leadership continuity and organisational stability as BESarawak continues to advance its long-term strategic agenda. The organisation remains focused on delivering impact-led, partnership-driven growth while strengthening Sarawak’s position as the legacy capital for business events in Malaysia and Borneo.
Jason is well-positioned for this role, with strong industry insight and a clear commitment to collaboration and collective impact. The Board is confident that his strategic leadership will further strengthen BESarawak and advance the business events industry to new levels of performance and impact. ~ Datu Hii Chang Kee, Deputy State Secretary (Operation) and Chairman of BESarawak
Jason brings 18 years of experience in the hospitality and business events industry, with demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and organisational development. Since joining BESarawak in 2012, he has held senior leadership roles across Business Development, Research, Marketing, and Communications, contributing to the organisation’s growth, institutional resilience, and strong industry relationships.
I am honoured by the trust placed in me to take on this role at a crucial time for BESarawak. I firmly believe collaboration is key to strengthening Sarawak’s business events sector and delivering sustainable, long-term impact across industries and communities. I thank the Board for this opportunity to lead and look forward to working closely with our industry partners and stakeholders to shape the future of business events. ~ Jason Tan Chin Foo