DOKU Names Himelda Renuat CEO as Ant International's Antom Deepens Strategic Investment in Indonesia's Payments Leader

Leadership transition positions DOKU for its next chapter of growth, backed by a 2027 strategy to strengthen national market leadership

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DOKU, Indonesia's leading payment fintech company, today announced an organisational upgrade and leadership appointments alongside a deepened strategic investment from Antom, the merchant payment and digitisation services of Ant International. The moves build on the strategic partnership the two companies first announced in February 2026, and mark the next step in DOKU's collaboration with Antom's global merchant network and closer collaboration with 2C2P, Antom's Southeast Asia regional payment gateway subsidiary.

Leadership Transition
Effective immediately, DOKU announces the following leadership appointments:

Himelda Renuat, a co-founder of DOKU who most recently served as Chief Marketing Officer, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of DOKU and Head of Antom Indonesia. In this expanded role, Himelda will lead DOKU's next phase of growth while overseeing Antom's business across the Indonesian market, bringing together deep local market knowledge with Antom's regional and global capabilities.

Chris Yeo, who has led DOKU as CEO since 2022, is stepping down from the role. Under Chris' leadership, DOKU refined its organizational and operational structure, further strengthening the foundation that underpins the business today, while growing transaction volume and forging its partnership with Ant International. In his new role of Head of Antom Philippines, Chris will continue to shepherd local team to advance AI-powered merchant payment services as part of Antom's regional strategy to better serve SEA customers.

DOKU is rebranded as Antom Deepens Strategic Investment
Alongside the organisational upgrade, DOKU has been rebranded to "DOKU by Antom," to show the strong synergy and a consistent GTM strategy among DOKU, 2C2P and Antom, DOKU continues to operate under its own name and licenses, with Antom as a strategic investor supporting DOKU's continued growth. The deepened relationship strengthens collaboration across three fronts:

• Closer integration with Antom's global merchant network, connecting DOKU's local payment methods, merchant relationships, and regulatory standing in Indonesia to Antom's global merchant acquiring platform and Ant International's broader product ecosystem, including the Alipay+ unified wallet gateway.
• Expanded collaboration with 2C2P, Antom's regional payment gateway subsidiary, to deliver more comprehensive, tailored solutions for Indonesian merchants scaling across SEA, and for international merchants entering Indonesia.
• Broader financial services, including continued work on multi-currency solutions, cross-border payment processing, and exploration of lending and treasury management tools for merchants.

Charting the Next Chapter: DOKU's Vision upon Organisational Upgrade
Under Himelda's leadership, DOKU is staying close to what has always driven the company: helping Indonesian businesses grow, one transaction at a time, whether that's a small merchant taking its first online payment or an enterprise expanding beyond Indonesia's borders.

Looking toward 2027, DOKU's roadmap centers on deepening relationships with the merchants it already serves, extending into new industries and payment channels, and helping more Indonesian businesses transact across borders.

These priorities sit on a foundational pillar of service excellence, spanning product reliability, developer-first integration, and dedicated round-the-clock merchant support, that DOKU will continue to invest in as it scales alongside Antom and 2C2P.

Leadership Perspectives
Himelda Renuat, incoming CEO of DOKU, said: "DOKU was built on almost 20 years of trust with our merchants, and that foundation isn't changing. What's changing is our reach. With Antom and 2C2P supporting us, we can serve the merchants who trust us today even better, go deeper into the industries that need us most, and help more Indonesian businesses take their first step across borders. I would also like to thank Chris for the structure he has helped shape. It is an honor for me to continue the leadership journey from here."

Chris Yeo, who most recently served as CEO of DOKU, said: "It has been the privilege of my career to lead DOKU and help shape what we have achieved today alongside our merchants and our team. Himelda is one of DOKU's founders and has played an instrumental role in building the business and brand, as well as strengthening DOKU's presence in the market. I couldn't be more confident in her to lead DOKU into its next chapter."

Gary Liu, CEO of Antom and Senior Vice President of Ant International, said: "This is a natural next step in the partnership we announced earlier this year, not a departure from it. DOKU's local expertise, paired with Antom's global platform and 2C2P's regional reach, positions us to deliver real value to businesses across Indonesia and Southeast Asia. And in Himelda, we have exactly the right leader to take DOKU into its next chapter. We're also grateful to Chris for his leadership over the past several years in building this partnership."

Worachat Luxkanalode, CEO of 2C2P, said: "We look forward to deepening our work with DOKU under this new structure, combining our regional payment gateway capabilities with DOKU's local market leadership to help merchants scale confidently across Southeast Asia."

About DOKU by Antom
DOKU by Antom is Indonesia's leading payment fintech platform, empowering local and global businesses to accept and make payments across online and offline channels through one point of integration. Established in 2007, DOKU was the first Indonesian company to earn PCI DSS Level 1 certification and holds the full suite of six payment licenses from Bank Indonesia, spanning payment gateway, fund transfers, e-money, e-wallets, QR code payments, and PNBP collection. DOKU serves over 300,000 merchants across Indonesia, including TikTok, Google, Garuda Indonesia, Prudential, and Trip.com. DOKU is part of Ant International's Antom, a world leading merchant payment and digitisation services provider.

For more information, please visit doku.com (corporate) or doku.promo (consumer), find us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or YouTube (DOKU ID).

About 2C2P
2C2P is Southeast Asia's leading payments platform that empowers businesses of all sizes to securely accept and make payments through one point of integration. Its extensive network spans across online, mobile and offline channels including over 600,000 alternative payment locations, enabling enterprises to reach their customers or recipients anywhere. 2C2P is part of Ant International's Antom, a world leading merchant payment and digitisation services provider.

About Ant International
Ant International is a leading global digital payment, digitisation and financial technology provider. Through collaboration across the private and public sectors, our unified techfin platform supports financial institutions and merchants of all sizes to achieve inclusive growth through a comprehensive range of cutting-edge digital payment and financial services solutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.ant-intl.com/.

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DOKU Names Himelda Renuat CEO as Ant International's Antom Deepens Strategic Investment in Indonesia's Payments Leader

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Nov. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambodia is taking its national digital payment system, Bakong, onto the global stage, unveiling initiatives spanning international card payments, stablecoin and bond tokenisation pilots with Japan, and a remittance corridor with Rwanda.

The announcements were made at the inaugural Black Swan Summit Cambodia, co-hosted by the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Singapore-headquartered Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), in collaboration with three Cambodian ministries: the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, the Ministry of Commerce, and the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation.

Held alongside the Sommet de la Francophonie, the two-day summit has attracted over 5,000 registered participants from 60 countries, including policymakers, central bankers, investors and technology leaders, to advance financial connectivity between ASEAN, Africa and other international markets.

From National Payment System to Global Network

Cambodia has built a digital payments infrastructure that has transformed domestic financial access. It is now extending that infrastructure internationally through three initiatives:

Bakong to the World: Bakong users will be able to create Visa or Mastercard virtual cards through the app, enabling contactless payments overseas.

Japan–Cambodia stablecoin remittances: NBC and SBI Group will explore stablecoin-based cross-border transfers, with funds received through Bakong wallets.

Government bond tokenisation: NBC and SBI Bank will pilot the tokenisation of Cambodian government bonds on the Canton Network, exploring new approaches to trading and settlement.

Bakong has also contributed to the growing use of Cambodia's national currency. The riel's share of transactions on the platform increased from 17% in 2020 to 58% in 2025.

A Model for Emerging Economies

Cambodia's financial transformation is rooted in an extraordinary history. Following the destruction of its banking system and the abolition of its currency between 1975 and 1979, the riel was reintroduced on 20 March 1980.

Rather than replicate conventional financial infrastructure, Cambodia has built a digital-first payments ecosystem. Today, Bakong connects approximately 38 million accounts in a country of 17 million people. In 2025, it processed 1.3 billion transactions worth US$241.84 billion, equivalent to approximately 4.5 times Cambodia's GDP.

For emerging economies seeking to expand financial inclusion, strengthen domestic currencies and connect to global markets, Cambodia offers an example of how public digital infrastructure can accelerate financial development.

Bridging ASEAN and the Francophone World

The summit also marks a step towards connecting Southeast Asia with Francophone economies, particularly in Africa.

Two initiatives signal this ambition:

Cambodia–Rwanda remittance corridor: The National Bank of Cambodia and the National Bank of Rwanda are working to connect Bakong with Rwanda's RSwitch payment infrastructure, initially facilitating remittances from Cambodia to Rwanda.

Francophone Africa payment connectivity: H.E. Dr. Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, underscored the shared vision of exploring cross-border payment connectivity with Francophone African payment systems, with potential initial use cases focusing on remittances and small-value trade.

These initiatives advance South–South cooperation, demonstrating how emerging economies can collaborate directly on interoperable financial infrastructure without relying exclusively on traditional international payment networks.

The summit continues on 16 November, with discussions on economic corridors, payment interoperability, financial resilience and regulatory cooperation.

Leadership Perspectives

H.E. Dr. Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, said: "Cambodia knows what it means to lose a financial system and rebuild trust in money. Bakong has expanded access and the use of the riel. Now we are connecting it to the world. Sovereignty and openness are not opposites. Inclusion must be measured not just by whether people can pay, but by whether they can withstand shocks."

Sopnendu Mohanty, Group CEO, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), said: "Cambodia shows that emerging economies can build financial infrastructure around their own needs rather than inherit systems designed elsewhere. The next challenge is connecting these platforms internationally. From African payment links to Japanese fintech pilots, Black Swan Summit Cambodia demonstrates how emerging markets can open new channels for trade, investment and financial inclusion."

For more information: www.cambodia.blackswansummit.com

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Cambodia Takes Bakong Global, Connecting ASEAN with Japan and Africa