Wasoko co-founder Daniel Yu steps down one year after MaxAB merger
TechCabal - Sep 18, 2025
Daniel Yu is leaving his full-time role at Wasoko after over 11 years. Wasoko merged with Egypt's MaxAB in an all-stock deal, creating a regional leader in B2B supply chains.
Wasoko Founder Daniel Yu Steps Down as CEO After 11 Years, Marking Key Leadership Transition Following MaxAB Merger
Tech In Africa - Sep 22, 2025
Daniel Yu announced his departure as CEO of Wasoko via LinkedIn. Wasoko merged with Egypt-based MaxAB in August 2024, creating a large B2B retail platform.
Wasoko founder Daniel Yu steps down as CEO after 11 years
Techpoint Africa - Sep 18, 2025
Daniel Yu announced his departure as CEO of Wasoko after 11 years, marking a significant leadership change. Belal El-Megharbel, co-founder of MaxAB, has assumed the role of CEO following Yu's exit.
Egypt's MaxAB co-founder exits company 2 months after merger with Kenya's Wasoko
Techpoint Africa - Oct 15, 2024
Mohamed Ben Halim exits MaxAB two months after merger with Wasoko. MaxAB completed its merger with Wasoko in August 2024.
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Techpoint Africa - Aug 29, 2024
The merger between Wasoko and MaxAB, hailed as Africa's largest startup merger, was announced in Q4 2023. The new combined entity will be led by Daniel Yu, CEO of Wasoko, and Belal El-Megharbel, CEO of MaxAB.