Nadiem Makarim, founder and CEO of Gojek has stepped down from his role at the ride-hailing startup to join Indonesia president Joko Widodo’s cabinet. Nadiem has been appointed to a role within the Indonesian government as Minister of Education and Culture.
Nadiem’s departure from Gojek has seen Kevin Aluwi and Andre Soelistyo take over responsibility for running the company as co-CEOs, with a focus on ensuring the long term sustainability of the business. Nadiem, Andre and Kevin have been running the business together for a number of years, which will ensure that this leadership transition will run smoothly.
Nadiem’s news was communicated in an email to all Gojek staff.
“I will leave Gojek in the capable hands of Andre Soelistyo and Kevin Aluwi as co-CEOs, both of whom have played central roles in moving the company along its path from that office in South Jakarta onto the global stage,” says Nadiem.
A joint statement released by Andre and Kevin said: “When a friend and mentor leaves a business you have built together, there is always going to be some sadness, but we are both determined that Gojek will go from strength to strength. We will continue to implement our vision as we focus on what the Gojek of the next ten years is going to be like.