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How This 2nd-Gen CEO Is Steering Sun Bus Tech Forward

Shyan Phang, CEO, Sun Bus Tech

23-Oct-24 10:00

How This 2nd-Gen CEO Is Steering Sun Bus Tech Forward

What does it take to carry a family business’s legacy forward?

In this episode of Open For Business, we explore the evolution of Sun Bus Tech, a company specializing in bus and bus body manufacturing for energy-efficient vehicles.

While Sun Bus Tech was officially formed in 2022, its roots trace back to the 1970s. Joining us is Shyan Phang, CEO of Sun Bus Tech, who shares the story of how her father started a small coachwork fabrication business, why the family exited the bus industry in 2020 only to return two years later, and her own decision to join the family business. We also dive into the challenges of transitioning leadership from one generation to the next, and much more.

Produced by: Kishan Sivaswamy

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan


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Categories:  marketsWomen in Businesstechnologymanagingtravel

Tags:  EV Busenergy efficient vehiclesleadership transitionfamily business





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