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KUALA LUMPUR: Cycle & Carriage Malaysia has appointed Adrian Short as the company’s new chief executive officer (CEO), taking over from Thomas Tok Chek Kuan.Tok will take on a new role as chief operating officer, Mercedes-Benz Operations, Cycle & Carriage Industries in Singapore.
Short's appointment follows his previous role as Head of Business Development at Cycle & Carriage Singapore, where he played a key role in driving growth across the commercial and electric mobility sectors.
Prior to that, Short led Cycle & Carriage Myanmar, bringing with him a strong track record of leadership and operational excellence across Southeast Asia.
In welcoming the new CEO, Tok said Short had been instrumental in shaping Cycle & Carriage Singapore’s regional business development strategy, forging key partnerships and bringing in new brands for Cycle & Carriage Singapore.
"Short's extensive understanding of the business, commitment to innovation and service excellence, with deep experience in a multi-brand landscape, makes him the right person to lead Cycle & Carriage Malaysia into its next chapter," said Tok.
Short said he was honoured to take on the chief executive role at Cycle & Carriage Malaysia, a company with such deep heritage and strong brand partnerships.
"Malaysia is a vibrant and evolving market, and I am truly excited to serve our customers here, delivering best-in-class experiences across our servicing segments," he said.
Short also said he looked forward to continuing the momentum set by Tok in strengthening the company's Mercedes-Benz business and unlocking new growth opportunities with the Stellantis portfolio.
"I am confident that together with our capable team, we will continue to shape the future of automotive excellence in Malaysia," he said.
Short has over three decades of experience in the automotive and mobility industry, spanning business transformation, network development, and regional operations specialising in the luxury automotive segment.
