Mober CEO hailed as one of top startup movers for 2023

Mober Chief Executive Officer Dennis Ng was named as one of movers and shakers in the local startup scene in 2023 by pioneering the switch of its fleets from traditional to electric vehicles (EV).

In a statement, the company shared that Ng is part of Esquire’s Trailblazer List for 2023 that features over 50 individuals whose ideas, initiatives, and stories have inspired the industry and who are expected to make even greater things in the coming years.

Ng founded Mober in 2015, in his bid to offer an on-demand platform for cost-effective, same-day delivery service for SME, shoppers, and households.

In 2018, the company received backing from the SM-led logistics provider, 2GO Group — making the firm a strong player in the third-party delivery service industry.

Further, Mober made significant strides toward growth and sustainability by being the first logistics company in the Philippines to introduce electric vehicles (EV) to its fleet. The initiative provided an environment-friendly logistics option to big companies committed to achieving their net-zero goals.

Mober noted that it has added 16 electric vans and four electric trucks to its traditional fleet. It also plans to replace around 180 internal combustion engine-powered vans and trucks with EV units by the middle of next year.

“As we aim to help more retail giants, big FMCGs, and logistics companies decarbonize their fleets quickly, we also want to inspire other local startups to jumpstart their sustainability journey and contribute to achieving a greener economy,” Ng was quoted as saying.

To note, the 80-person team is in partnership with big-name clients in various industries such as Ikea, SM Appliance Center, Rockwell Land, Nespresso, and Red Ribbon Bakeshop.

“We are proud to be the go-to green+tech logistics provider in the Philippines by leveraging electric vehicles, utilizing technology to achieve efficiencies, and advocating for sustainability in the industry,” he added.

Recently, Mober has also forged a deal with What3words to ensure deliveries arrive at their precise drop off points faster and more efficiently. The accurate mapping technology helps the company further save energy from missed or wrong addresses.

Photos from Mober

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