Petaling Jaya, Malaysia – Carsome has announced that Eric Chan, most recently the regional managing director at Jardine Cycle & Carriage, will assume the roles of group president and group chief operating officer for the company. In his new roles, Chan will oversee all operations across the Group’s footprint in Southeast Asia.
He brings with with nearly three decades of extensive operational experience in the automotive sector, and his appointment underlines Carsome’s strategic direction toward bolstering operational efficiencies and sustainable growth.
Chan began his career from the ground up as a car sales professional and advanced to managing director at Cycle & Carriage Singapore, in addition to other notable roles. His corporate and board experience includes Chairmanship of the Cycle & Carriage Bintang board and Commissioner on the Board of PT Tunas Ridean TBK (Tunas Group).
He also currently serves as an independent director at AcroMeta Group, an investment holding company listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange.
Speaking on his new role, Chan said, “Together with the passionate team, I am committed to building on the Company’s legacy and pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve in the industry. It is about strategic innovation, collaboration, and delivering tangible value to our customers and stakeholders.”
As part of his appointment, Carsome has also announced that Aaron Kee, who previously held the position of COO, will assume the role of group chief business officer (CBO). As CBO, Aaron will drive the integration of strategies within the Carsome ecosystem, lead business development, and focus on identifying and nurturing new prospects beyond Carsome’s core business segments.
Meanwhile, Juliet Zhu, who has significantly contributed to Carsome’s success journey, will transition from her role as president and assume the position of advisor to the management team, allowing Carsome to continue drawing upon her insights and experience.
Eric Cheng, co-founder and CEO of Carsome, said, “Our leadership transition is a conscious move to capitalise on our team’s deep strengths against our ambitious objectives. The leadership changes are timely and align with the company’s trajectory toward sustained growth and market leadership.”
He added, “Chan’s notable career in automotive leadership, particularly his work at Jardine Cycle & Carriage, makes the industry veteran a valued addition to our Carsome family. His innovative approach and commitment to excellence are perfectly aligned with our mission to revolutionise the automotive sector, and we look forward to his leadership in steering Carsome’s regional operational strategies.”
