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Tan takes charge in China
Premier Farnell has appointed Aloysius Tan as Managing Director for Farnell/Newark InOne in China.
Premier Farnell has appointed Aloysius Tan as Managing Director for Farnell/Newark InOne in China In his new role, which was created specifically to support the growth Premier Farnell is experiencing in the region, Tan will be responsible for the development of the group's overall business in China and Taiwan, and as such work closely with Simon Whitaker, Premier Farnell's Regional Director for Asia, who retains responsibility for South East and Southern Asia
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Tan joins Premier Farnell from Shenzhen Guo Ye Technology, a company dealing with both manufacturing and distribution within the electronics industry.
Prior to this he held a number of senior roles with SGS, the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company.
"With a booming manufacturing industry, it is important that UK and European businesses learn to work closely with their counterparts in China to help develop one of the world's largest potential marketplaces", explains Tan.
"China offers a tremendous opportunity and potential for the business to grow still further and I am looking forward to helping Premier Farnell become an established player in the region".
John Hirst, Premier Farnell Group CEO, concludes: "This appointment reinforces the company's commitment to provide excellent service for its customers in the Far East - Tan's knowledge in these markets will be invaluable to the group".
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