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Puvanendren Maniam
Chief Operating Officer at Setel (MY)
Puvanendren Maniam is a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in spearheading high-profile technology companies across the region, such as Groupon, Innolas, and BeMalas.
As a co-founder of BeMalas, he successfully built the startup from scratch, achieving a remarkable revenue of up to USD 100K per month within just 18 months, catering to 1 million customers in 5 ASEAN countries.
His expertise spans marketing, digital payments, large-scale fulfillment, and risk management, particularly in the nascent stages of e-commerce development in the Asia Pacific region.
Puvanendren has played a pivotal role in enhancing goods delivery success rates by establishing 3PL suppliers and optimizing performance management, leading to a significant improvement from 70% to 98%.
His professional accomplishments include driving corporate sales, generating revenue exceeding 300K USD through strategic initiatives like Groupon credits sales, bulk purchases, and partnerships.
He has cultivated strong relationships with prominent organizations in both conventional and digital spheres, such as TheStar, MalayMail, Google, Facebook, Paypal, Perodua, Berjaya, DHL, Maybank, Citibank, and more.
With a background in Industrial Engineering, Optoelectronics, and Laser Technology, Puvanendren Maniam brings a robust educational foundation to his extensive professional journey, including studies at renowned institutions like the German Malaysian Institute, Fachhochschule Aalen, and UiTM.
His career progression showcases key roles including Chief Operating Officer at Setel, Former Chief Operating Officer at BeMalas, Former Regional Director at Groupon, Former Managing Director at Innolas SEA Pte Ltd, and various technical positions at esteemed organizations like Muehlbauer Technology and Coherent GmbH.
Puvanendren's contributions have significantly impacted regional business development, highlighting his prowess in navigating challenges effectively while fostering valuable partnerships and driving revenue growth.
