The leading Chinese international property website Juwai.com has appointed a new chief executive with an extensive banking and technology background.
Charles Pittar has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO), after already having served as the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) in 2015. Juwai.com co-Founders Simon Henry and Andrew Taylor have stepped down from co-CEO roles and will continue to be engaged in the business.
According to the latest figures, Juwai.com has 2.6 million monthly visits from Chinese-speaking consumers in 315 cities in China
Nearly 15 Years of Greater China Experience
Prior to joining Juwai.com, Pittar was Asia COO for Macquarie Bank. He has nearly 15 years of Greater China business experience and has also served as Australasia Managing Director for ONYX Software, a startup software vendor that completed a successful public listing in 2000.
Mr. Pittar began his career at Microsoft, where he established the company’s operations throughout the Asia Pacific.
«On behalf of the entire Board, I congratulate Charles on this appointment he has more than earned it with his work as COO last year,» said Rupert Purser, Chairman of the Board.
