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Daily Markup #952: Carsome appoints experienced automotive leader as Group President & COO; Bukalapak wins ESG award for financial inclusion efforts

March 22, 2024 · 2 min read
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An automotive powerhouse

  • 500-backed used car marketplace Carsome has appointed a new group president and COO, Eric Chan. He brings with him three decades of experience in the automotive industry across Singapore and Malaysia, including as managing director at Jardine Cycle & Carriage’s Singapore subsidiary, as well as chairman for a Malaysian unit that operates Mercedes-Benz dealerships in the country.
  • “Eric Chan’s notable career in automotive leadership, particularly his work at Jardine Cycle & Carriage, makes the industry veteran a valued addition to our Carsome family,” shared Co-founder & CEO Eric Cheng.
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Winning for equality

  • Congratulations to the Bukalapak team for winning the 2023 ASEAN Tech for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Awards!
  • The team’s winning project showcased their focus on “Empowering MSMEs with Inclusive Financial Infrastructure”, aiming to address financial inclusion challenges in Indonesia through initiatives like Mitra Bukalapak and Kirim Uang.
  • Mitra Bukalapak offers better buying terms and logistics for MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises), while Kirim Uang remittance service processes transactions in real-time, enabling instant transfers to 62 destination banks.

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