U-Ming Tan, co-chief executive officer and executive director of 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Bhd., has been named the 2025 recipient of the NACS Convenience Industry Leader Asia-Pacific Award. The award will be presented February 26 during the NACS Convenience Summit Asia, taking place February 25-27 in Tokyo, Japan.

With 2,400-plus stores, 7-Eleven Malaysia is the largest convenience store operator in Malaysia. In 2021, it debuted its 7CAFÉ concept, combining a convenience store and café in one location, offering seating for customers to enjoy ready-to-eat meals, snacks, coffee and desserts. More than 550 stores already have the concept, which features locally sourced, fresh ingredients.

Tan was named co-CEO of 7-Eleven Malaysia in 2020. He joined 7-Eleven Malaysia as director in 2008, overseeing the merchandising, procurement and marketing functions. Tan was promoted to executive director in 2011 and appointed to the Board of 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings in 2013. He is also on the board of eight other companies.

“Industry progress is not only driven by innovative companies, but by the energies, determination and inspiration of the individuals who lead them,” said NACS President and CEO Henry Armour, adding, “This award recognizes and honors the contributions of successful and influential industry leaders who represent excellence, dedication and influence in the convenience retail community.”

For more than a decade, the NACS Convenience Summit Asia has offered an immersive look into the future of convenience retailing that is emerging in Asia. The event also shares insights from other regions of the world and includes extensive store tours of some of Asia’s most iconic brands. The NACS Convenience Retail Awards Asia-Pacific highlights standout retail store design, exceptional industry leadership, progressive sustainability initiatives and effective technology innovations, providing one of the greatest benchmarks of global convenience retailing excellence.