GoTo unveils leadership transition with Hans Patuwo set to succeed Patrick Walujo

Indonesia’s GoTo Group has unveiled a formal succession plan that will see long-time executive Hans Patuwo (pictured, right) nominated as its next CEO, marking a leadership shift as the digital ecosystem enters a new phase of growth discipline and operational tightening, the company announced.

The appointment, pending approval at an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on 17 December, will see Patuwo succeed Patrick Walujo (pictured, left), who has led the company since June 2023 and overseen an intensive period of restructuring and strategic realignment.

This development comes after previous reports that several major shareholders had pushed for an extraordinary general meeting to consider changes to GoTo’s leadership, following concerns over the company’s declining market value and Walujo’s reported opposition to a potential Grab-related deal.

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“I would like to thank Patrick for his brilliant leadership over the past two and a half years, during which we have witnessed a period of remarkable transformation. Since his appointment in June 2023, he has steered GoTo through a disciplined and strategic turnaround - one that has fundamentally strengthened our financial foundation, sharpened our operational focus, and restored clarity on our long-term direction,” said Agus Martowardojo, president commissioner of GoTo.

“I would also like to congratulate Hans on his nomination to become GoTo president director and CEO. His significant experience within the ecosystem, as well as his commitment to driver-partner and merchant welfare make him the ideal candidate to drive the company forward.”

Walujo echoed the sentiment, noting the collective effort behind GoTo’s progress: “I would like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone within the GoTo family for their unwavering dedication throughout the transformation of the past two years. I am deeply proud of the collective effort of the team, whose hard work has been instrumental in bringing the company to the position of strength it is in today.”

“I extend my warmest congratulations to Hans, who has played a pivotal role in GoTo’s journey for nearly a decade. He possesses a comprehensive understanding of the company’s operations, ranging from on-the-ground experience to high-level organisational strategy. His proven leadership capability as well as his integrity make him the right person to lead GoTo into its next phase.”

Patuwo has held key roles across Gojek, GoPay and GoTo since 2018, including COO and president of on-demand services. His track record in driver-partner relations, transport operations, and fintech expansion positions him to navigate an increasingly competitive and efficiency-driven market. Prior to joining the group, he held roles across the US, China and Singapore, including a partnership at McKinsey.

GoTo also outlined several changes across its boards. On the board of directors, Ade Mulyana, director of public affairs and communications, has resigned to prioritise family commitments and external professional pursuits.

On the board of commissioners, Pablo Malay and Winato Kartono have submitted their resignations. Andre Soelistyo and Santoso Kartono have been nominated as replacements, with both expected to strengthen oversight and support long-term governance through their experience in technology and investment.

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