NG AIK-PHONG APPOINTED AS REGIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR FOR GROUPON IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

PETALING JAYA, 19 SEPTEMBER 2012 – Groupon, Inc. (GRPN) officially announced the appointment of Ng Aik-Phong as the new Regional Business Development Director of Southeast Asia where he will be managing sales development in the region.

“I am excited of what is ahead for the company and me personally.  I’m proud to be a member of Groupon Southeast Asia and am eager to continue building the company into the regions foremost group buying platform.” said Ng.

Beginning his career as Business Development Director of Groupon Singapore in 2010 where his meteoric success saw the company grow to become the island nation’s leading daily deals platform, Ng’s new role will see him overseeing business development for the entire region with a mandate to further enhance and build the Groupon experience for customers as well as business partners in each market.

Commenting on the appointment, Joel Neoh, Vice President and General Manager of Groupon Southeast Asia and India said, “Aik – Phong is a stellar example of the passion and commitment of the people in Groupon, and who have been the pillar of our tremendous success. We are thrilled to have him lead the regional business development team and look forward to benefiting from his wealth of experience and creativity in continuing to deliver on the Groupon Promise of providing customers with Amazing Life Experiences.”

With a 15 year career in developing internet businesses, Ng brings with him a collection of experiences working with companies such as Ingenio Pte Ltd, Lycos Asia, Latitude Web Pte Ltd and SilkRoute Ventures. He is also the founder of CashForProperty.sg, an online Singapore based property exchange and matching service which he continues to lead. He is also a former fencer of the Singapore National Team and Bronze medallist from the 1993 SEA Games. He continues to be active in the sport today and coaches the Blade Fencing Club which he has successfully led to numerous Gold, Silver and bronze medal success.