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Digital telco Circles names ex-Gojek, Coinbase exec as CFO in leadership shakeup

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    • Circles serves clients in 15 markets including Japan and the Middle East.
    • Circles serves clients in 15 markets including Japan and the Middle East. PHOTO: CIRCLES

    Lokesh Choudhary

    Published Wed, Feb 14, 2024 · 09:21 AM

    SINGAPORE-BASED Circles is known for offering mobile phone services without physical stores, focusing on online self-service and customer support. Its telco technology platform, Circles-X, allows the company to be more agile and innovative than traditional telcos.

    Recently, Circles announced critical changes in its leadership: Justin Choi as chief financial officer; Bart Weijermars as chief customer success officer; and Luke Lu as chief people officer.

    In his new position, Choi will lead the company’s corporate strategy, manage financial operations, and oversee strategic acquisitions.

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