Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad announced that Henry Tan Poh Hock will retire as Group Chief Executive Officer on 31 January 2023. As part of its succession plan, the Board has appointed Euan Daryl Smith as Group Chief Executive Officer- Designate with immediate effect. Euan will assume the role of Group Chief Executive Officer on 1 February 2023.

Euan joined Astro as Group Chief Operating Officer and CEO, Pay TV in 2020 and brings with him immense Pay TV experience, having held senior leadership roles in Sky UK & Fox US. He was a key member of the team that engineered Sky Germany's successful turnround and was instrumental in helping Foxtel Australia move into the streaming era. The Board of Directors of Astro is confident that Euan will continue to transform and lead Astro into the future, supported by a strong management team comprising Malaysian and international talent.

The Board wishes to record their deepest appreciation to Henry Tan for his invaluable contribution to the Group since 2008. Recognising Henry's invaluable expertise in content, Henry will continue as Advisor to strengthen Astro's content pipeline to serve the Group's businesses and platforms.