Tang Hong Cheong to work with Rank Group

The Malaysian executive has been appointed as a non-executive director at UK gambling operator Rank Group Plc.

UK.- Rank Group Plc has made another move to try and improve operations as it named Tang Hong Cheong as a non-executive director for the company. The Malaysian businessman, who served as President and CEO of Asian firm Guoco Group since 2016, has been appointed in the UK gambling operator with immediate effect, its governance announced.

Besides his work at Guoco Group, Tang Hong Cheong has also worked as Chief Executive of Malaysian investment conglomerate Hong Leong Group. His expertise as a C-level executive includes corporate financing, risk management, transformation projects and strategic planning.

“I am pleased to welcome Hong Cheong to the Rank board. Hong Cheong has been working with the management of Rank since 2010 and has a broad understanding of the operational, financial and business aspects of the Company,” Rank Group Plc chairman Ian Burke said and added: “With Hong Cheong joining the board, he will be able to further enhance the communication between Rank and its major shareholder and, with his extensive commercial experience, be able to bring valuable contributions to the Rank board.”