HONG KONG SAR -
Media OutReach Newswire
- 10 February 2025 - DFI Retail Group ('the Group') today announced the
appointment of Yoep Man (Yoep) as Chief Executive Officer for 7-Eleven
for South China, Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore, effective immediately.
In his new role, Yoep will lead the strategic direction and operations
of the convenience retail business across these markets, driving
innovation and growth to meet evolving customer needs. As part of his
appointment, Yoep will also join the Group's Management Committee,
contributing to the broader leadership of the organisation.
Yoep brings over 20 years of retail industry leadership in food and FMCG
across the Asia Pacific. Most recently, he served as Managing Director
of Food, Singapore, for DFI Retail Group, where he led the Giant, Cold
Storage, CS Fresh and Jason's Deli brands. Under his leadership, these
businesses achieved financial improvements, enhanced operational
efficiencies and stronger market positioning despite a challenging
retail environment.
"We are pleased to appoint Yoep as CEO of 7-Eleven for South China, Hong
Kong, Macau, and Singapore," said Scott Price, Chief Executive Officer
of DFI Retail Group. "His appointment aligns perfectly with our
customer-first approach, given his proven ability to enhance customer
experiences and drive innovation. Yoep's success in leading our Food
business in Singapore, coupled with his deep understanding of the Asian
retail landscape, positions him well to accelerate 7-Eleven's growth.
His expertise in digital transformation and operational excellence will
be crucial in evolving our convenience retail offerings to meet and
exceed customer expectations across these key markets."
This appointment comes at an exciting time for 7-Eleven, with the
business recording robust growth as it gains momentum in the growing
ready-to-eat market and continues to elevate customer experiences
through digital acceleration.
"I am excited to have the privilege to support 7-Eleven's growth and
ambitions in the markets we serve," said Yoep Man, 7-Eleven CEO, DFI
Retail Group. "I look forward to working with our teams and partners to
deliver greater convenience, value and innovative experiences for our
customers."
Throughout his career, Yoep has played key roles in advancing business
growth and operational success. This includes supporting the growth of
Sam's Club business at Walmart China and the expansion of Dutch-based
retailer SPAR into China, Indonesia, Thailand and Mongolia.
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