Bob van Dijk, the chief govt of Dutch e-commerce investor Prosus and its controlling shareholder Naspers, has resigned from the highest position and from the boards with fast impact. Ervin Tu, Prosus’ Group Chief Funding Officer, has been elevated to the place of interim chief govt for corporations that maintain vital stakes in main software program, funds, edtech, and meals supply enterprises and startups worldwide.
The companies didn’t say why Van Dijk, 50, had stepped down, however asserted that the choice was “mutually agreed.” The information press launch from the companies oddly didn’t embrace an announcement from Van Dijk, who assumed the highest position on the companies in 2014.
Somebody with information of the businesses indicated that the transition had been deliberate for some time, as Van Dijk had completed virtually all of the targets he had outlined for himself. He’ll proceed to seek the advice of the boards for a 12 months.
“The Boards of Prosus and Naspers wish to thank Bob for his management over a full decade,” mentioned Koos Bekker, chair of Prosus, in an announcement. “Throughout this time substantial companies have been established in Classifieds, Meals Supply and Funds, whereas we additionally entered a number of new fields. We admire Bob’s contributions and need him a lot success along with his future profession.”
A $32 million 2001 funding in China’s Tencent propelled Naspers to change into a number one international investor. Over the previous twenty years, the corporate has solidified its place as a dominant backer, funneling funds into varied companies, together with StackOverflow, Delhivery Hero, Journey.com, Udemy, PayU, Byju’s, Swiggy, and Meesho.
“Prosus is working with momentum. I’m honored to imagine the position and assist form the way forward for the Group. I couldn’t be extra excited concerning the group round me and to get began,” mentioned Ervin in an announcement.
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