TOP 10 | CEOs UNDER 40

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: 34 Company: Respond. io Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

As CEO of Respond. io, Gerardo leads the growth of an AI-powered customer messaging platform used by over 10,000 brands worldwide to manage conversations across channels like WhatsApp, Instagram and TikTok. The company has expanded its automation and AI capabilities under his watch and earned industry recognition for innovation in conversational software. Gerardo’ s work continues to shape how businesses connect with customers through messaging, driving adoption and scaling the platform’ s global presence. CREDIT: RESPOND. IO

54 April 2026