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Daraz Group Appoints Ben (Qian) Yi As Managing Director for Bangladesh

PRIVATEMay 15, 2024about 2 years ago

Position

Managing Director

Company

Daraz Group

Ben (Qian) Yi
SingaporeE Commerce

Description

Daraz Group, the South Asian e-commerce arm of Alibaba, appointed Ben (Qian) Yi as the new managing director for Bangladesh, replacing Syed Mostahidal Hoq.

Company Information

Company

Daraz Group

Location

Singapore, Southeast Asia, Singapore

About

Daraz is the leading e-commerce marketplace across South Asia (excluding India). Our business covers four key areas – e-commerce, logistics, payment infrastructure and financial services – providing our sellers and customers with an end-to-end commerce solution. With access to over 500 million customers in our markets, we strive to deliver on our promise of enabling easy access to a wide assortment of products while bringing users on an interactive and personalised journey. We are driven by our commitment to uplifting local communities through the power of commerce. We invest in the development and education of our sellers, employees and communities with the goal of empowering them to grow and succeed. As we work towards our vision of becoming a champion of South Asia, we will continue to look for new ways to improve our offerings and connect with our people and communities. Visit https://www.daraz.com/ to learn more.

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