# Alexey Abolmasov

> Alexey Abolmasov is the founder and former CEO of 12Go, the transport booking business built in Thailand and later acquired by Bookaway Group, now Travelier. A software developer by background, he built a service connecting travelers with buses, trains, ferries and other transport. He is now listed as founder and CEO of Reglu, a private information management venture.

- **Role:** Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Reglu
- **Organizations:** Reglu, 12Go, Travelier, EPAM Systems, Glencore
- **Education:** MSc in Nuclear Physics, International Sakharov Environmental Institute, BBA in Business (listed in public professional-profile aggregation), London School of Economics and Political Science
- **Known for:** Founded 12Go and developed its ground and sea transport booking business in Southeast Asia., Led 12Go through its joining Bookaway Group in 2021., 12Go received a Digital Innovation Asia Award and a WIT High Commendation in 2014.

## Career timeline

- **1998-2000** — Senior Java developer at EPAM Systems, according to public professional-profile records.
- **2001-2007** — Senior analyst at Glencore, according to public professional-profile records.
- **2008** — Created Thai automotive website rodpom.com, as recounted in his Zagranitsa interview.
- **2010-2011** — Early experiments and development of the idea that became 12Go; accounts date these beginnings differently.
- **2012-2014** — 12Go was established and began serving travelers; its public commercial booking launch was reported in 2014.
- **2014** — 12Go reported $300,000 in angel funding and more than 100 transport operators.
- **2021** — 12Go joined Bookaway Group, later renamed Travelier.
- **2022** — As CEO, commented on 12Go’s integration with AirAsia’s Super App.
- **2023** — Travelier announced Ron Hoffman as 12Go CEO in May; professional records subsequently list Abolmasov as strategic advisor.
- **2024** — Reglu’s stated founding year; its team page identifies Abolmasov as founder and CEO.

## Achievements

- Founded 12Go and developed its ground and sea transport booking business in Southeast Asia.
- Led 12Go through its joining Bookaway Group in 2021.
- 12Go received a Digital Innovation Asia Award and a WIT High Commendation in 2014.
- 12Go’s Asian inventory was integrated into AirAsia’s Super App in 2022.
- Founded Reglu, a private information management venture.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — As checked in October 2026, Reglu’s team page lists Abolmasov as founder and CEO. This is a research verification date, not an announcement date.
- **2023-05** — Travelier announced Ron Hoffman’s appointment as CEO of 12Go, marking a verified leadership transition after Abolmasov’s tenure.

## Links

- Website: https://zvzz.livejournal.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexey-abolmasov/
- GitHub: https://github.com/zvzz
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abolmasov

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Last updated: 2026-10-15