Jerrene Pang

Jerrene Pang created “Coolblog”, the 100% truly ‘One Malaysia’ food culture in 2008 with a start-up capital of RM50,000. Today, Coolblog has become the leading dessert and beverages brand with 350 outlets in Malaysia and Indonesia, with a total revenue of RM 70 million, employing more than 1,500 people, of whom 90% are female. She has also assisted many young female entrepreneurs to set up their own business through the proven successful Coolblog franchise concept. To Jerrene, being a Top Nominee for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2014 – Woman Category serves as a role model for female franchisees and employees of Coolblog.

Coolblog has won several awards such as the Golden Bull Award Outstanding SMEs 2012, SME Brand Excellence Award 2013 and Sin Chew Business Excellence Award 2014. In July 2014, Coolblog completed an acquisition deal with one of the government private equity funds, EKUINAS. This acquisition represents the confidence in and recognition of Coolblog by investors.

The new vision of the company is ‘The Coolest Blog from Malaysia to Asia and Beyond’. Coolblog has also been selected as one of the top 50 companies in the country to join the mid-tier company programme organized by Matrade and McKinsey & Co. to promote the brand beyond Malaysia