Profile
Poh Hock Tan is the Group Chief Executive Officer at Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd.
starting in 2026.
Former roles include Group Chief Executive Officer at Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd.
from 2020 to 2023, Chief Executive Officer at Wpp Media Singapore Pte Ltd. from 2006 to 2008, Chief Executive Officer at Mindshare (M) Sdn.
Bhd.
from 2000 to 2006, Chief Executive Officer at GroupM (Malaysia) from 2006 to 2008, Media Director at Ogilvy & Mather Advertising, Inc. from 1988 to 1996, Group Chief Content & Consumer Officer at Astro GS Shop Sdn.
Bhd., and General Manager at HVD Entertainment Sdn.
from 1996 to 2000.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Monash University conferred in 1986.
Poh Hock Tan active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ASTRO MALAYSIA HOLDINGS | Chief Executive Officer | 16/06/2026 |
Former positions of Poh Hock Tan
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ASTRO MALAYSIA HOLDINGS | Chief Executive Officer | 31/01/2023 |
GroupM Singapore Pte. Ltd.
GroupM Singapore Pte. Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides integrated media strategy, advertising, data, AI technology and analytics services | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/2008 |
GroupM (Malaysia) | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/2008 |
Mindshare (M) Sdn. Bhd. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/2006 |
HVD Entertainment Sdn. Bhd. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2000 |
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| Private companies | 8 |
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Monash University
Monash University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Ogilvy & Mather Advertising, Inc.
Ogilvy & Mather Advertising, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides advertising services | Commercial Services |
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd.
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Operates as an investment holding company which provides television, radio broadcasting, content creation and home-shopping services | Consumer Services |
GroupM Singapore Pte. Ltd.
GroupM Singapore Pte. Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides integrated media strategy, advertising, data, AI technology and analytics services | Commercial Services |
Mindshare (M) Sdn. Bhd. | |
Astro GS Shop Sdn. Bhd.
Astro GS Shop Sdn. Bhd. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Sells electronics, clothing, beauty products, furniture, home improvement, kitchen and dining items through online | Retail Trade |
GroupM (Malaysia) | |
HVD Entertainment Sdn. Bhd. |
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