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Marcus Tan
Co-founder, Carousell 旋轉拍賣(We’re hiring! Careers.carousell.com)
Marcus Tan is the Co-founder and President of Carousell, a leading re-commerce and second-hand marketplace in Southeast Asia. He co-founded the platform in August 2012 alongside Quek Siu Rui and Lucas Ngoo, where he initially focused on product design and branding, even creating the app’s first interface as a self-taught designer. Over time, his responsibilities have expanded to include various operational aspects of the company, particularly in developing its culture and employee growth initiatives.12
Background and Career
Before establishing Carousell, Tan worked as a consultant at Oracle for a year and held product management roles at Wikinvest. His earlier career included marketing positions at notable companies such as DDB, Yahoo, and Coca-Cola. He studied Business Administration and Entrepreneurship at the National University of Singapore and spent a year at Stanford University through the NUS Overseas College Program in Silicon Valley.12
Personal Interests
In addition to his professional pursuits, Marcus Tan has a passion for photography and enjoys playing football.1 His LinkedIn profile can be found under the username curiousmarcus.2
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