Ross Veitch

Ross Veitch is the CEO and Co-Founder of Wego, an online travel marketplace that operates the largest travel platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.12 He co-founded Wego, originally known as Bezurk, in Singapore in 2005.2 Veitch is a veteran of the Asian internet industry, having established Yahoo!'s Southeast Asian operations in Singapore in 1998 and led product development efforts there for over 6 years.15

Career Highlights

• Wego: Co-founded in 2005, serving as Chief Product Officer until 2011, then becoming CEO in 20125
• Yahoo!: Head of Production & Engineering for Southeast Asia from 1998 to 20045
• Previous Experience: Worked for Deutsche Bank in London and Tourism Australia in Sydney1

Achievements and Roles

• Led Wego to become a leading travel app in the MENA region, with dual headquarters in Singapore and Dubai23
• Secured multiple rounds of funding for Wego, including investments from Tiger Global, Crescent Group, and MBC Group1
• Active angel investor and advisor in the technology sector for over a decade16
• Co-Chair of the Singapore Chapter of H2, a global leadership network for the digital industry5

Ross Veitch splits his time between Dubai and Singapore, frequently traveling for business.16 He brings extensive experience in travel, technology, and entrepreneurship to his role at Wego, which has become a trusted platform for travelers worldwide.4