Tap Growth Ai Hiring! Full Time Chief Executive Officer (Public Listed - eCommerce) in Selangor - Ricebowl

About the Client:

Our client is a Malaysian technology company operating in the eCommerce and fintech sectors. It is best known for its lifestyle Super App that offers O2O e-commerce, e-payment, and rewards solutions. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of a NASDAQ-listed entity and is currently expanding into digital assets (RWA tokenization) within Malaysia.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a CEO on behalf of our client, a Malaysian IT and eCommerce company (operator of a leading lifestyle Super App). The company is a subsidiary of a NASDAQ-listed entity. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in IT and eCommerce and a proven track record in a publicly listed company (Bursa or NASDAQ).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership & Business Growth (IT & eCommerce)

• Define and drive the overall strategy for the company's Super App, O2O e-commerce, and payment solutions
• Lead user acquisition, merchant partnerships, and transaction volume growth across Malaysia
• Guide the company's expansion into new technology verticals, including digital assets (RWA tokenization)
  
  

2. Public Company Compliance & Governance (Bursa / NASDAQ)

• Ensure full compliance with NASDAQ listing rules (as a subsidiary of a NASDAQ-listed parent) and applicable Bursa Malaysia requirements
• Oversee financial reporting and internal controls through the finance team
• Liaise with the Board, auditors, legal counsel, and regulatory bodies
  
  

3. Strategic Financial & Operational Oversight

• Set financial direction and approve annual budgets, P&L targets, and KPIs developed by the finance team
• Lead fundraising efforts and manage key investor relationships
• Oversee operational performance through department heads (Technology, Marketing, Merchant Operations)
  
  

4. Stakeholder & Team Leadership

• Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing executive team
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and strategic execution
• Represent the company to government agencies, partners, media, and investors
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred
• 8–10 years in IT, eCommerce, or digital platform leadership
• Prior experience in a Bursa or NASDAQ listed company with direct reporting and compliance responsibilities
• Strong strategic and financial acumen with ability to lead through department heads
  
  

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidate will be notified.

For more information, you may reach out to Jamie at her email at ************* or WhatsApp her at +************* 9953

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