Gojek CEO Nadiem Makarim resigns, to join Indonesian cabinet

Niem Makarim, founder and CEO of an Indonesian company said that he has resigned from his post in startup to join cabinet of Indonesian President Joko Widodo. anuncement by Makarim, which came two days after Widodo was sworn in for his second term, has taken many by surprise. Indonesian President has previously expressed his wish to create a cabinet full of young business executives. 

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Future of 'Gojek'

Gojek spokesperson reportedly said that Andre Soelistyo, Group President and Kevin Aluwi, co-founder of Gojek will be taking over as co-CEOs of Indonesian startup. Furrmore, company was also “very proud” that its founder will take over an important role in moving Indonesia onto global st. It is also unprecedented for a local founder's vision to be recognised as a model to upscale an entire country. However. startup h also planned this possibility in order to refrain from any disruptions in company's business. Gojek is also considered as one of five unicorns of Indonesia. ors include Traveloka, market places Bukalapak and Tokopedia, and fin-tech firm OVO, which competes with Gojek's own payments platform Gopay for spot in Indonesia's online payments market.

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Makarim is houred

Makarim has said that he was houred with President's request to be a member of cabinet. However, his position is still t disclosed but an anuncement from President himself is expected later this week. Makarim h founded Gojek back in 2010 which was a two-wheeler hailing service. Since n, startup has also expanded to include various range of services like mobile payments, food delivery, online shopping, and recently introduced video streaming and is valued at $10 billion. However, w 35-year-old entrepreneur will take part in President Widodo's wish to develop Indonesia in future including human capital, bureaucratic reform, and investment. 

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(With inputs from ncies)