Fraser and Neave appoints Rahul Colaco as CEO

He will succeed Hui Choon Kit.

Fraser and Neave, Limited (F&N) has appointed Rahul Colaco as its new chief executive officer, effective 1 October 2025.

He will succeed Hui Choon Kit, who retires on 30 September 2025 but will stay with the group until 31 January 2026 to support the transition.

Colaco brings over 28 years of experience in the consumer goods sector. He was most recently Chief of Spirits, International at Thai Beverage Public Company Limited and CEO of Grand Royal Group in Myanmar.

He has also held senior roles at Friesland Campina and spent more than a decade with Unilever across multiple countries.

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