Executive Management

“Nurturing a thriving culture, building teams and an organisation that is best positioned to solve real-life problems and exceed customer expectations – that’s what excites me at PropertyGuru. ”

Hari is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director for PropertyGuru Group, Asia’s leading property technology company.

A seasoned General Manager & Board director with a deep digital technology pedigree, he is a TEDx speaker and vocal advocate for sustainable urban living solutions. He has over two decades of industry leadership in technology and digital organisations, across Asia and the US, driving digital transformation for industries like music, travel, recruitment, and now real estate. Served on the Singapore Government’s Future Economy Council Modern Services Sub-committee and has advised the government on Real estate industry transformation and Skills development.

He is an active investor and serves on the advisory board of multiple fast-growing startups addressing diverse challenges from sustainable solutions for homelessness, technology research, AI-based engineering recruitment and blockchain-based data trading.

Prior to PropertyGuru, he started up, scaled and led LinkedIn in the Asia Pacific region, as their Vice President & Managing Director. He has successfully scaled organizations and built high-performing teams in companies like Yahoo!, Cisco and Fox Interactive Media.

Awarded the prestigious ‘Distinguished Alumni’ award by his engineering college in the University of Mumbai, Hari has also been invited to give the commencement address for the 2018 EMBA programs at INSEAD, the welcome address to the 2019 MBA program at INSEAD and the commencement address at the 2015 MBA graduation ceremony of the SP Jain Global School of Management.

Hari has an MBA from INSEAD in France and a MS in Telecommunications from the University of Colorado.

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“Helping the business to provide the best service to its customers and deliver on its growth strategy – that’s what excites me about PropertyGuru”

As Chief Financial Officer, Joe leads the Finance, Strategy and Corporate functions across the Group. He is responsible for achieving the balance between delivering ambitious growth and the highest possible standards of governance and control. He has led successful fundraising and M&A activity during his tenure as the Company has delivered strong organic revenue growth and become operating EBITDA profitable.

Joe brings to PropertyGuru over two decades of global financial experience across listed and private companies in the online, media and telecommunication industries as an Executive and Board member.

Prior to joining PropertyGuru, Joe was Chief Financial Officer at ASX-listed iCar Asia Limited that operate online automotive portals in SE Asia, and he was responsible for leading Finance and Operations. iCar successfully executed on major M&A during his tenure and raised circa $100m to fund growth. Previously, Joe spent 6 years at Vodafone Hutchison Australia where he was Financial Controller and began his career at KPMG in London.

Joe holds a Bachelor of Biology at the University of Nottingham, is a qualified accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales and a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

“I’m excited to work within a diverse group of talented professionals. Our Gurus and values driven culture are our biggest strength. I’m proud to be part of building an optimal experience for the best talent in Asia.”

Genevieve has nearly two decades of international experience in human resources across a diverse set of industries including technology, advertising and communications. At PropertyGuru, Genevieve leads the human resource function for over 1200 employees across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam.

She provides HR leadership to the group with a focus on building strong employer branding including talent strategy as well as organisational capabilities for continued business growth. Leading the HR team across the region, she collaborates with business leaders to further develop and implement strategies that inspire employees toward pursing their goals.

Prior to PropertyGuru, Genevieve was the Head of Human Resources for Telenor’s Digital Businesses across Asia Pacific, Europe, and the U.S. She worked with Telenor’s portfolio of digital companies including 701Search Group (Mudah.my, ChoTot and OneKyat), Tapad Inc., Wave Money, Valyou and Telenor Microfinance Bank. Previously, she held regional HR leadership positions at the leading communications agency, J. Walter Thompson and in satellite communications with Harris CapRock Communications, across the APAC and EMEA regions.

Genevieve holds a Bachelor in Business degree in Human Resources Management from Charles Sturt University, Australia. Prior to Singapore, Genevieve spent six years in the United Kingdom.

“Being at the forefront of the digital revolution in Southeast Asia – and working with a passionate and fun group of people – is what I am most excited about.”

Jeremy has two decades of international experience in the consumer internet and aviation industries. As Chief Business Officer of PropertyGuru Group, Jeremy leads the regional business growth initiatives, and has the Country Managers, sales, awards, events, operations and trade marketing teams across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia working with him. In October 2018, Jeremy led the successful consolidation of Vietnam’s number one property portal - Batdongsan.com.vn and continues to lead its integration into the Group.

Jeremy joined PropertyGuru in August 2017 as Chief Operating Officer and has been responsible for managing talent, strategic projects and driving operational efficiencies across the Group.

Prior to joining PropertyGuru, Jeremy was Group CFO of CarTrade.com, India’s leading auto classifieds company and was there for over seven years. During his time, the company raised US $230 million in institutional capital from leading investors such as Warburg Pincus and Temasek. Before this, he worked in the aviation industry in Sales, Finance and Business Development function.

Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Australian National University and an MBA from Cornell University. Singapore is his home since last 2 years and previously he has lived in Australia, Indonesia, India and the United States.

“At PropertyGuru, I work with a talented team committed to helping people make one of the most important decisions – finding a home. Using technology to make a difference, this drives me.”

Manav brings to PropertyGuru nearly two decades of extensive experience in the eCommerce, mobile, finance technology and software sectors. Manav is responsible for the Group’s technology and engineering functions across offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia.

Manav leads a regional organisation of over 150 highly-talented engineers, software developers and data scientists who deliver technology solutions to address the ever-changing needs of home seekers, real estate agents and property developers across the region.

Manav partners with the product management team to drive PropertyGuru’s industry-leading initiatives in artificial intelligence and augmented reality. His is also responsible for further developing the automation, scalability and security capabilities for the Group’s platforms and operations.

Prior to this, Manav served as vice president and head of buyer product and technology at Snapdeal, one of the largest eCommerce players in India. At Snapdeal, he led the improvement of user experience for the buyers by revamping platforms, including apps and mobile websites, and spearheaded data-driven product development.

Manav also co-founded and was the CEO of LetsGoMo Labs (short for Let’s Go Mobile), a leading mobile app development studio with operations in India and the United States. He grew the start-up to a hundred-strong team of specialists, enabling them to deliver best-in-class mobile experiences for some of the top ecommerce and consumer internet companies in India.

"What excites me at PropertyGuru is the sheer opportunity, the potential for data and technology to power more confident decisions, transparency, and efficiencies in real estate, and helping to fulfil people's property ownership dreams. But what really energizes me the most is our diverse team of Gurus who bring their best to work every day with energy, positivity, and creativity."

Shyn Yee brings deep domain knowledge and experience spanning over two decades in enterprise SaaS and marketplace technology, business management, commercial strategy and advisory. At PropertyGuru, Shyn Yee is responsible for driving the vision, strategy, and execution of innovative and game-changing data and software solutions and services (DSS), with a focus on enterprise customers in the property sector. Supported by her team within the DSS business unit, Shyn Yee leads the charge to identify and accelerate opportunities to pursue PropertyGuru’s quest to build the property trust platform in Southeast Asia.

Shyn Yee has extensive experience in devising strategies and software solutions for enterprise players, helping them make more confident decisions, drive automation and unlock internal efficiencies. In addition, Shyn Yee has led large global strategic cross-functional workstreams focusing on global market expansion and local optimization.

Solving problems, building things, and making things happen is what Shyn Yee loves. Prior to joining PropertyGuru Group, Shyn Yee served in the global online travel company, Expedia Group for almost a decade, with her most recent role being that of Director of Global Product Management.

Gender equality, economic empowerment, access to education and sustainability are social areas that she cares about. Shyn Yee is a Non-Executive Board Member and Chair of the Fundraising Committee of the Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE), the leading gender equality advocacy group in Singapore; as well as a fellow at the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre. She frequently participates as a speaker at industry conferences such as Big Data World Asia, InnovFest, FUTR, Web in Travel and HICAP.

Shyn Yee has a Certificate in International Business from Grenoble Ecole De Management, France, and a Bachelor’s in business management from Singapore Management University.