- GoTo appoints ex-Alibaba exec William Xiong as CTO
- Xiong brings e-wallet expertise from Ant Group
- He’ll drive GoTo’s tech strategy for mass market appeal
Alibaba Alum Takes the Helm
Indonesia’s digital powerhouse GoTo Group has appointed William Xiong as its new Group Chief Technology Officer. Xiong, formerly a Vice President at Alibaba Cloud, brings over 25 years of software and product development experience to the table.
His impressive resume includes stints at Ant Group, where he spearheaded e-wallet implementations across Asia.
E-wallet Wizard
During his time at Ant Group, Xiong played a crucial role in developing major e-wallet platforms.
He led projects for PayTM in India, Dana in Indonesia, and Gcash in the Philippines, among others. His expertise extends to B2B payments, having served as CTO of Worldfirst under Ant International.
GoTo’s Tech Future
Xiong’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for GoTo. The company aims to broaden its mass market appeal through innovative products leveraging its extensive Indonesian ecosystem.
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In his new role, Xiong will steer the Group’s technology strategy, focusing on building a world-class development team and enhancing customer satisfaction through cutting-edge solutions.
