Kevin Aluwi, cofounder and CEO of Gojek, as well as director of PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk (GOTO), is set on strengthening GoTo's board of commissioners as a member after navigating Gojek’s success in becoming Southeast Asia’s leading on-demand platform.
Kevin's proposal to become a GoTo commissioner will require shareholder approval at a general meeting of shareholders (AGM) on June 28. Kevin's move is similar to that of William Tanuwijaya, founder of Tokopedia, who has served as a GoTo commissioner since 2021.
He will also continue to represent Gojek in the electric vehicle (EV) space as part of the company’s commitment to achieving zero emissions by 2030. As part of this, Kevin will become a commissioner at Electrum, a joint venture between Gojek and TBS Energi Utama, which aims to build an integrated and holistic two-wheel EV ecosystem in Indonesia.
Pending shareholder approval, Andre Soelistyo, GoTo Group CEO, will assume Kevin's roles and responsibilities while working closely with Gojek's leadership team to execute GoTo's on-demand strategy.
"I am extremely proud of how Gojek has grown to become Indonesia’s leading on-demand business that is relied on by millions of people, both at home in Indonesia and throughout Southeast Asia. The business, led by our strong and experienced management team, is performing well, with on-demand services gross revenue growing 58 percent in the first quarter of 2022 alongside positive signs of recovery in mobility. I am incredibly optimistic about the future, especially following the creation of GoTo and our listing on the Indonesia Stock Exchange [IDX],” Kevin said.
"We have invested significantly in building a diverse management team with a strong work ethic and a deep understanding of our values. And I am confident that they, under Andre’s steady leadership, will continue executing the strategy that has turned on-demand services into such a powerful part of the GoTo Group.
“After almost a decade of leading Gojek, I feel that the time is right for me to move to a less day-to-day role. As a member of the board of commissioners, I will continue to be involved at a strategic level with GoTo management and also have more time to explore my personal interests within the technology space. I’m a builder at heart and I’m deeply passionate about how technology can be used to move the world to a better place; some areas I’m particularly excited to be more involved in are web3, gaming and climate tech.”
Andre added: “We are hugely grateful to Kevin for his leadership at Gojek as CEO and for his ongoing contribution to the success of GoTo Group, first as a member of our board of directors and soon as a member of our board of commissioners.
“I have had the privilege of working alongside Kevin for almost a decade and I am grateful to have been able to work closely with him and other leaders to form GoTo, ultimately bringing the company to list on the IDX. I have always admired his vision and drive to improve the world for others. He has played a pivotal role in turning Gojek into the world-class technology platform that it is today, and has built a strong management team that has been instrumental in guiding the company through the COVID-19 pandemic. I look forward to working with them to ensure a seamless transition, as we continue to build Indonesia’s leading on-demand ecosystem.
“In his new role as commissioner, Kevin's experience and expertise in delivering technological solutions will provide significant value for GoTo's future success and that of the communities we serve. I also can’t wait to see Kevin’s next endeavor, which I am sure will create as much positive impact as Gojek.”
Kevin will take Caesar Sengupta's seat on the GoTo board of commissioners, as Caesar steps down to focus on his growing company, Arbo Works, and continue in his role as a commissioner at GoTo Financial.
Caesar is a veteran of 15 years at Google, leaving his last position as general manager and vice president for payments and Next Billion Users to start Arbo Works in April 2021. He is currently cofounder and CEO of Arbo Works, a venture-funded fintech company based in the United States and Singapore.
Andre added: “We are very grateful for Caesar’s support, especially during the GoTo IPO [initial public offering] preparation period when his advice and experience proved invaluable to our teams. We are very excited that he will continue to provide his highly valued mentorship and insight as he continues in his capacity as a commissioner at GoTo Financial.”
Prior to joining Gojek, Kevin worked at Zalora Indonesia as head of business intelligence and as business development manager at Merah Putih Inc.
Kevin is an alumnus of the University of Southern California-Marshall School of Business in the US. He started his career as an investment banking analyst at Salem Partners LLC. Kevin was awarded the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia award in the Consumer Technology category in 2016 and Fortune 40 Under 40 in 2022 by Fortune Indonesia.
