August 28, 2023
Japan’s Largest C2C Marketplace Mercari, Expands Presence in India -Expands GCoE footprint and inaugurates new office-
INDIA, Bengaluru, August 28, 2023: Mercari Inc., Japan’s largest C2C marketplace, today announced the formal opening of its new office for their Global Center of Excellence (GCoE) in Bengaluru, India. The company is taking strategic steps to expand its footprint and bolster its presence in India by doubling its workforce. Mercari, boasts over 22 million active users in Japan, and aims to build a robust ecosystem where value circulates while developing financial and crypto services based on an e-commerce-type platform. Mercari is Japan’s largest community-powered marketplace with close to JPY 1 trillion yearly GMV. The new GCoE in India is located in Vaishnavi Tech Park in Sarjapur. Currently comprising a team of around 40 employees, the GCoE has been instrumental in supporting Mercari’s operations in Japan. Working closely with the Japanese development team, which includes members from over 50 countries worldwide, Mercari India fosters an environment of cross-functional teamwork and knowledge-sharing. The inauguration of the new office was graced by global leaders from Japan, led by Mr Shintaro Yamada, Group CEO, Mr Naoki Aoyagi Senior Vice President of Japan Region, Ms Sayaka Eda, Senior Vice President of Corporate & Chief Financial Officer, Mr Ken Wakasa, VP & Group CTO-Mercari Inc, along with the India Head- Mr Vish Magapu. It was attended by employees, partners, and customers from across the region. Mr Ken Wakasa, VP & Group CTO-Mercari Inc said “Today marks a remarkable milestone in Mercari’s journey as we further expand our footprint in India. The inauguration of our new Center of Excellence underscores Mercari’s commitment to nurturing innovation and technical expertise on a global scale. With our growing team of talented professionals in India, we are ideally positioned to drive technological breakthroughs and deliver exceptional experiences to our customers worldwide.” The inauguration of the new office marks a momentous… <a class="more-link" href="https://about.in.mercari.com/news/pressrelease/japans-largest-c2c-marketplace-mercari-expands-presence-in-india/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Japan’s Largest C2C Marketplace Mercari, Expands Presence in India -Expands GCoE footprint and inaugurates new office-</span></a>