Siu Rui Quek

Siu Rui Quek is the Co-founder and CEO of Carousell, a leading multi-category platform for secondhand goods in Greater Southeast Asia. He has held this position since May 2012, playing a crucial role in the company's growth and development. Under his leadership, Carousell has expanded its presence across seven markets and serves tens of millions of monthly active users. The platform aims to inspire people to start selling and make secondhand items the first choice for consumers.1

Education and Early Career

Siu Rui Quek graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Business Administration, focusing on Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. He was recognized as a valedictorian reserve for his graduating class in 2012 and received several awards for academic excellence.1 Before founding Carousell, he worked at VSee as a Collaboration Evangelist, where he developed customer strategies and managed marketing efforts.1

Achievements

• Awards: He has received multiple accolades, including the Chettiars' Temple Medal and the Ban Hin Leong Gold Medal.
• Entrepreneurial Initiatives: Siu Rui has been involved in various entrepreneurial activities, including winning Startup Weekend Singapore in 2012.1

Vision for Carousell

Siu Rui Quek's vision for Carousell focuses on making selling and buying simple, thereby promoting sustainability through secondhand commerce. The company is backed by prominent investors such as Telenor Group and Sequoia Capital India.1