Sydney, Australia – August 2024 – Hello Clever, proudly announces the appointment of Lakun Agrawal as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately.
Lakun brings over 25 years of experience in strategic financial management and commercial operations across a diverse range of industries, including marketing, telecommunications, and research. His career is marked by significant achievements driving profitability, increasing margins and executing business strategies that have transformed organisations.
“Lakun Agrawal’s appointment as CFO marks a significant milestone for Hello Clever,” said Caroline Tran, CEO of Hello Clever. “His deep expertise in financial leadership and strategic planning will be invaluable as we continue to expand our innovative payment solutions and deliver exceptional value to our customers.”
In his previous role as Commercial Director at Wavemaker, Lakun played a pivotal role in commercial negotiations, pricing, financial operations and execution of strategic initiatives leading to sustained business growth.
In his new role at Hello Clever, Lakun will oversee all financial and commercial initiatives, working closely with the executive team to drive growth and optimise efficiency.
“We are thrilled to welcome Lakun to the Hello Clever family,” said Reinard Surya, COO of Hello Clever. “His proven track record in financial strategy, commercial management, and his ability to lead successful turnarounds make him a key asset as we scale our operations and explore new market opportunities. As the COO, I have been covering this role and now, with Lakun on board, I can confidently transition this responsibility, allowing us to further enhance our strategic initiatives and operational excellence.”
Lakun Agrawal expressed his excitement about joining Hello Clever, stating, “I am truly delighted to be joining Hello Clever at this key stage in their growth. With such an incredible product and opportunities for expansion, I am greatly looking forward to contributing to the success of Hello Clever.”