Philippine tycoon Andrew Tan steps aside for son

Alliance Global's new leader becomes youngest among country's conglomerates

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Alliance Global Group former CEO Andrew Tan, left, and new CEO Kevin Tan.

MIKHAIL FLORES, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- Philippine tycoon Andrew Tan resigned Monday as chief executive of Alliance Global Group, and the family-run conglomerate named his son as the company's new CEO.

Kevin Tan, 38, was appointed CEO effective Monday, while his 68-year-old father remains as Alliance Global's chairman. The son becomes the youngest chief executive among major Philippine conglomerates.

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