Funds firm Airwallex introduced that it has appointed Kai Wu as its Chief Income Officer (CRO) and Asia-Pacific Common Supervisor (APAC GM).
Kai He’ll lead the brand new features from Singapore, making this the corporate’s first C-suite govt within the nation.
Within the newly created CRO position, Kai is liable for the corporate’s international income technique, in addition to nearer alignment of all revenue-related features globally, from advertising and marketing, gross sales, buyer success to income operations.
Moreover, Kai will even spearhead the corporate’s progress plans within the area and drive larger effectivity throughout the markets the place Airwallex operates.
He has held a lot of senior positions at Airwallex for shut to 5 years, together with as Chief Monetary Officer and Better China CEO.
This appointment comes on the heels of Airwallex’s plans to quickly speed up its progress globally and in APAC in 2023.
Based in 2015, Airwallex has a presence throughout 19 international places throughout Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America with its buyer base greater than doubling YOY.
The corporate not too long ago announced its US$100 million increase in its Collection E2 spherical, bringing its complete funds raised to greater than US$900 million.
Jack Zhang
Jack Zhang, Co-founder and CEO of Airwallex mentioned,
“Having Kai tackle these new roles comes at a crucial juncture as we take main steps to allow the world’s strongest international monetary infrastructure and working system for contemporary companies.
And as increasingly more companies within the area strengthen their digital and tech transformation technique, we need to guarantee Airwallex is properly positioned to help them on their journey.”
Kai Wu
Kai added,
“Airwallex is actually on the forefront of driving innovation and alter within the digital economic system.
I’m extremely excited to develop my position throughout the firm and stay up for accelerating our progress and persevering with to construct our momentum globally and throughout APAC.”
