Star Media Group's COO Roy Tan exits

Star Media Group's chief operating officer Roy Tan (pictured) has left the company after approximately five years. This was confirmed in an Instagram post by Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, former group managing director and CEO who retired from his role on 1 January but still serves as group advisor on editorial and corporate relation matters.In the post, Wong thanked Tan for his assistance and support. According to Tan's LinkedIn, he also helmed the roles of group COO, digital; chief digital officer; and CEO of Star Media Radio Group. He also has experience on the agency side, having been the managing director of IF Isobar Malaysia in 2013 and chief integration officer, Jumptank at Aegis Media in 2012. Tan has also worked at Carat.A+M has reached out to Star Media Group for comment.Last year, the group said it will further expand on its digital plans concerning the Star Online news portal, as it continues with its transformation exercise, as well as cut cost and improve operating margins. Wong said then that it is also constantly seeking new investment opportunities in the media and non-media segments. Meanwhile, the group also named a temporary special committee in January, comprising three non-executive directors, to oversee the operations of the company, following the retirement of Wong.