Indonesia – PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk (GoTo Group) has announced a major leadership change, naming long-time executive and COO Hans Patuwo as its new CEO, succeeding Patrick Walujo, who is stepping down after leading the company through a strategic turnaround.
Patuwo’s appointment is subject to approval at the upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (EGMS) on 17 December 2025. The nomination and transition follow a structured succession process prepared by the Board of Directors, aimed at ensuring stability, strategic continuity, and operational discipline as GoTo enters its next phase of growth and profitability.
Patuwo brings nearly eight years of experience across Gojek, GoPay, and GoTo, having led several key business lines. He joined Gojek in 2018 as chief operating officer, focusing on driver-partner and transport operations, and later played a strategic role in developing and expanding GoTo Financial (GTF), serving as President as it became one of Indonesia’s most prominent fintech platforms.
Currently serving as COO and president of on-demand services (ODS), Patuwo oversees operations across the ecosystem, driving growth, efficiency, and profitability through data-driven management. Before joining Gojek, he held roles in the US, China, and Singapore, including as a partner at management consulting firm McKinsey.
His appointment comes amid speculation of a possible merger between GoTo and Grab, which the Indonesian firm has denied.
Patuwo will take over from Walujo, who has served as CEO since June 2023. Walujo is also a co-founder and managing partner of Northstar Group, and was an early investor in Gojek, the on-demand services arm of GoTo.
Commenting on the transition, Walujo said, “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,” he added.
Alongside the CEO transition, GoTo is making several changes to its board. Ade Mulyana, director of public affairs and communications, has resigned to focus on family and other professional commitments. Commissioners Pablo Malay and Winato Kartono have also stepped down. Andre Soelistyo and Santoso Kartono have been nominated to fill these vacancies, bringing strategic experience in technology and investment to strengthen the Board’s supervisory and governance functions.
Agus Martowardojo, president commissioner of GoTo, stated, “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.”
He continued, “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.”
