Adelene Foo has recently been named the Managing Director of Grab Malaysia, a leading on-demand services company in Southeast Asia. With over a decade of experience at Grab, she will oversee the company’s operations and business strategies in Malaysia. Additionally, she will retain her role as CEO of Jaya Grocer, which she assumed in January 2022. The appointment aims to bring together the strengths of Jaya Grocer and Grab’s ecosystem, offering a smooth experience to Jaya customers and expanding access to on-demand grocery delivery in Malaysia.
Adelene has extensive experience in the industry, having held several senior positions at Grab, including Country Head in Malaysia, Regional Head of Merchants, Regional Head of GrabExpress, and CEO of Jaya Grocer. With her experience, Grab expects her to help grow the Mobility, Deliveries, and on-demand groceries businesses, as well as accelerate the growth of GrabFin, the company’s financial services arm.
According to Russell Cohen, Group Managing Director of Operations at Grab, Adelene’s proven ability to scale and grow Grab across Southeast Asia makes her the ideal candidate for this next phase of growth. Adelene expressed her excitement and honor to be leading Malaysia again and stated that Grab is committed to the long-term development of the country. The company is focused on providing more affordable access to its platform, creating more earning opportunities for partners, digitizing and growing micro-entrepreneurs, and training more talent to support Malaysia’s growth in the digital economy.
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In conclusion, the appointment of Adelene Foo as Managing Director of Grab Malaysia marks a new chapter in the company’s efforts to provide innovative and convenient services to consumers in Southeast Asia. With her extensive experience and proven track record, Adelene is well-positioned to drive Grab’s growth and success in Malaysia.
