Digital telco Circles names ex-Gojek, Coinbase exec as CFO in leadership shakeup

SINGAPORE-BASED Circles is known for offering mobile phone services without physical stores, focusing on online self-service and customer support. Its telco technology platform, Circles-X, allows the company to be more agile and innovative than traditional telcos.

Recently, Circles announced critical changes in its leadership: Justin Choi as chief financial officer; Bart Weijermars as chief customer success officer; and Luke Lu as chief people officer.

In his new position, Choi will lead the company’s corporate strategy, manage financial operations, and oversee strategic acquisitions.

Before Circles, Choi held key roles at Gojek and Coinbase and was a private equity investor at CVC Capital Partners and other firms.

Meanwhile, Weijermars will head Circles’ mobile virtual network enabler business unit. Lu is tasked with attracting, developing, and retaining top talent to fuel Circles’ global expansion efforts.

Currently, Circles serves clients in 15 markets including Japan and the Middle East. TECH IN ASIA