Mustek Co-Founder And CEO David Kan Passes Away At Age 62
Mustek Co-Founder And CEO David Kan Passes Away At Age 62. Mustek has announced that its co-founder and CEO David Kan passed away at age 62, the company did not specify Kan’s cause of death.
The company said in a statement, “It is with profound sadness that Mustek Limited confirms that David Kan, our much beloved and respected co-founder and CEO since the group’s inception in 1987, has passed away. We extend our most heartfelt condolences and sympathy to David’s family. Our thoughts are with them at this most difficult time. A further announcement will be made in due course.”
Mustek is the largest assembler and distributor of personal computers and complementary ICT products in South Africa. Mustek is the operational business division of the Mustek Limited Group (established in 1987) which also includes Rectron. By combining the best of local assembly capabilities of the Mecer brand with a multinational product portfolio via a broad range of top tier ICT brands, Mustek is focused on being the country’s ICT distributor of choice. Through the supply of configuration and customisation, tried and trusted best industry practices and competitive pricing, Mustek is positioned to service a wide range of technology needs.
The board of Mustek said in a statement, “the Board of the Company regrets to advise shareholders of the passing of the Group’s much loved and respected Chief Executive Officer, David Kan on Thursday, 19 May 2022. David founded the Company in 1987 and was a highly respected icon and legendary figure in the IT industry. He leaves behind a proud legacy of strong and principled leadership, and he will be sorely missed by his fellow directors, the management and all employees at Mustek. The Board extends its deepest sympathies and condolences to David’s family and to everyone at Mustek whose lives he touched so deeply. The Board will convene in due course to discuss changes to the Board and its committees, which changes will be communicated.”
