Carro Executive and Leadership Team

Ernest Chew, the Executive Vice President & Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer at Carro, oversees the financial health and strategic capital allocation for the entire organization. Managing complex fiscal operations, the Executive Vice President & Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer ensures that the company maintains a robust balance sheet while supporting aggressive expansion across regional markets. Ernest Chew directs investor relations and financial planning, providing the necessary oversight to sustain the firm's position as the largest online used car marketplace in Southeast Asia. This leadership role requires constant monitoring of market trends and internal performance metrics to optimize profitability. By aligning financial resources with technological investments, Chew supports the development of innovative pricing algorithms and AI-enabled capabilities. Ultimately, the Executive Vice President & Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer secures the capital structure required to fuel long-term growth and operational excellence within the competitive automotive retail industry.

Yip Luke, the Chief Operating Officer (Hong Kong) at Carro, manages all day-to-day business activities and logistical workflows within the Hong Kong market. Overseeing the execution of regional sales strategies, the Chief Operating Officer (Hong Kong) ensures that the local marketplace maintains high standards of transparency and efficiency for every transaction. Yip Luke coordinates with local teams to implement proprietary pricing algorithms and AI-enabled capabilities, tailoring these tools to meet specific regional consumer demands. This leadership role involves streamlining the vehicle inspection and delivery processes to enhance the overall customer experience. By focusing on operational scalability, Luke drives consistent performance improvements and market penetration in the territory. Through rigorous management of local resources and service quality, the Chief Operating Officer (Hong Kong) supports the broader mission of transforming the traditional automotive retail experience into a seamless, technology-first process for all users.

Katherine Teo, the Chief Marketing Officer at Carro, directs all brand positioning and customer acquisition strategies across the Southeast Asian market. By leveraging data-driven insights, the Chief Marketing Officer builds trust within the online used car marketplace, ensuring that every consumer interaction reflects the company's commitment to transparency. Katherine Teo manages multi-channel campaigns that highlight proprietary pricing algorithms and AI-enabled capabilities to potential buyers. This leadership role involves close collaboration with regional teams to scale brand awareness while maintaining consistent messaging across diverse territories. By optimizing the digital customer journey, the Chief Marketing Officer drives significant growth in user engagement and platform traffic. Through strategic oversight of marketing budgets and creative direction, Teo strengthens the competitive position of the firm, ultimately fostering long-term loyalty among car buyers and sellers in a rapidly evolving automotive retail sector.

Paing Ko, the Group Chief Technology Officer at Carro, architects the entire digital infrastructure and software ecosystem that powers the company's online used car marketplace. Leading the engineering and data science teams, the Group Chief Technology Officer develops the proprietary pricing algorithms and AI-enabled capabilities that define the firm's competitive advantage. Paing Ko oversees the integration of innovative technological solutions across all regional platforms, ensuring high system reliability and user-friendly interfaces. This leadership role involves constant collaboration with product managers to translate market needs into scalable software features. By prioritizing cybersecurity and data integrity, Ko protects the trust that consumers place in the platform. Through the continuous refinement of machine learning models, the Group Chief Technology Officer drives operational efficiency and improves the accuracy of vehicle valuations. Ultimately, Paing Ko ensures that the technological foundation remains robust enough to support the company's rapid growth and expansion across Southeast Asia.