Huawei Malaysia names Simon Sun as new CEO

Information and communications company Huawei Technologies Malaysia has appointed Simon Sun Luyuan as its new CEO as it continues its commitment to support the development of Malaysia’s digital economy.

Sun’s new role will see him overseeing the company’s organisational strategy and goals, maintaining customer-centricity at all levels of communication with stakeholders, and ensuring the company holds steadfast to embody its core values.

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“It is a transformative period for Huawei Malaysia and I am excited to be given the opportunity to lead the team here,” said Sun.

“Together, I am certain that we will be able to help every industry thrive in an intelligent world, where they are able to deliver intelligent experiences, generate value more quickly and achieve sustainable growth,” he continued.

In a statement about his new role, he also added that Huawei pledges to work alongside the government, their customers and their partners along the entire value chain to grow the ICT industry in Malaysia’s digital transformation journey.

Prior to his new role, Sun was the CEO of Huawei Korea from 2020 and has been with the company since 2006.

His positions at Huawei include director of Telkomsel Key Accounts in Huawei Indonesia, director of globe Telecom Key Account in Huawei Philippines and Head of the Carrier Network Business Group in Huawei Philippines.

Malaysia's plans for a robust digital economy are already in full swing as the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has revealed that the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP2030) is being drafted to advance the nation’s economic complexity with Malaysia’s digital economy and its development being a key focus.

Launching in August this year, NIMP2030 aims to complement the New Investment Policy (NIP) through the identification of five sectors that play a role in enhancing the complexity of future exports.

The sectors include aerospace, chemicals/ petrochemicals, digital economy, E&E (including medical devices) and pharmaceuticals.

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