- In 2012, Melvyn Pun (39) left Goldman Sachs after 12 years (Head of Corporate Sales – Asia) to join the family business, Yoma Strategic Holdings.
- The Pun’s (Chinese) fled Myanmar for Hong Kong (1960s military dictatorship hostile to foreigners).
- Serge rose from door-to-door salesmen to a real-estate and KFC franchise tycoon (Yoma Strategic Holdings).
- Melvyn was drawn to Myanmar’s hard-working people and believes Yoma’s market value will soon triple to $2.3 billion.
- Despite political turmoil, agricultural exports will help Myanmar grow 6.7% this year (IMF).
