Willix Halim Appointed as Interim CEO of Bukalapak

On the same day (29/12), after Rachmat Kaimuddin resigned from his position as Managing Director, Bukalapak announced the appointment of Willix Halim as the Acting President Director or interim CEO of Bukalapak. He will lead Bukalapak during the transition period until the closing of the Company's EGMS which ratifies and confirms the resignation of Rachmat Kaimuddin and the appointment of a new President Director.

Teddy Oetomo and Natalia Firmansyah will continue to serve as directors of Bukalapak.

"During his tenure as Acting President Director, Willix will be responsible for the company's overall operational activities and ensure that Bukalapak continues to realize its mission of creating A Fair Economy For All," wrote Bukalapak management in an official statement.

Willix joins with Bukalapak as Bukalapak's Chief Operating Officer in 2016. Under his departmental position, Willix handles all of Bukalapak's business operations, product, data & design, to technology.

Previously, he served as Senior Vice President Growth for Freelancer.com, one of Australia's largest startups. Willix earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Mechatronics with First Class Honors in 2009 from the University of Melbourne.

Bukalapak management previously said that Rachmat's resignation had been accepted on December 28, 2021, who planned to continue his career working for the government. According to rumors circulating, it is reported that Rachmat will continue his career as one of the deputies under the leadership of Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan at the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment.

Filipino Lyrics

In the midst of the news of this managerial change, Bukalapak is reportedly eyeing expansion to the Philippines. Marked by the opening of vacancies for the position of Country Manager in the Philippines. No response has been given by the company's representative at this time DailySocial.id contact.

Previously, Bukalapak, together with Sembrani Kiqani, a fund managed by BRI Ventures, were involved in funding for the Southeast Asia Yield Guild Games (YGG SEA). with a total fund of $15 million through two rounds. YGG SEA is a DAO under YGG, a blockchain-based game development startup from the Philippines.

Menurut report e-Conomy SEA, this year the GMV generated from the digital economy in the country is predicted to reach $17 billion, up 93% YoY. The largest contributor came from the e-commerce business with a growth of 132% or worth $12 billion. Predicted at a 24% CAGR growth, by 2025, the overall internet economy is likely to reach a value of $40 billion.

There, internet penetration growth still has a wide scope, even one of the lowest compared to neighboring countries in ASEAN, considering that only 68% of the population has used online services.