Carro Executive and Leadership Team

Fong Sum, the Chief Executive Officer International Marketplace at Carro, directs the expansion of the online used car marketplace across diverse regional territories. Overseeing cross-border trade initiatives, the Chief Executive Officer International Marketplace ensures that proprietary pricing algorithms maintain consistency in international markets. This leadership role involves scaling the platform to meet the demands of emerging automotive sectors while maintaining the high standards of trust inherent to the brand. By optimizing supply chain logistics and vendor partnerships, Fong Sum drives significant growth in non-domestic revenue streams. The Chief Executive Officer International Marketplace coordinates with regional teams to adapt the digital platform to local consumer preferences. Through rigorous market analysis and strategic deployment of resources, the Chief Executive Officer International Marketplace secures a dominant position for the company within the competitive Southeast Asian automotive landscape, ensuring long-term operational success and market penetration.

Ernest Chew, the Executive Vice President & Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer at Carro, directs the financial strategy and capital allocation for the organization. Overseeing fiscal planning, investor relations, and corporate governance, the Executive Vice President & Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer ensures that the company maintains a robust balance sheet to support aggressive regional expansion. This leadership role involves managing the financial risks associated with large-scale automotive inventory and digital platform investments. By implementing rigorous financial controls and performance metrics, Ernest Chew drives profitability and sustainable growth across all business units. The Executive Vice President & Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer collaborates with the board to evaluate strategic acquisitions and long-term funding opportunities. Through disciplined financial management and clear communication with stakeholders, the Executive Vice President & Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer secures the economic stability of the company, enabling continued innovation in the competitive Southeast Asian automotive marketplace.

Yip Luke, the Chief Operating Officer (Hong Kong) at Carro, manages the daily operational workflows and service delivery standards within the Hong Kong market. Overseeing local vehicle inspection processes and inventory management, the Chief Operating Officer (Hong Kong) ensures that the platform delivers a transparent and trustworthy experience to every customer. This leadership role involves streamlining the logistics of vehicle transfers and coordinating with local regulatory bodies to maintain compliance. By optimizing the local supply chain, Yip Luke drives operational efficiency and reduces turnaround times for vehicle sales. The Chief Operating Officer (Hong Kong) works closely with regional leadership to implement standardized technological solutions while adapting to the specific nuances of the local automotive retail environment. Through meticulous oversight of daily activities and a focus on service excellence, the Chief Operating Officer (Hong Kong) supports the broader growth objectives of the company within the region.

Katherine Teo, the Chief Marketing Officer at Carro, architects the brand identity and customer acquisition strategies for the largest online used car marketplace in Southeast Asia. Overseeing all digital advertising and public relations efforts, the Chief Marketing Officer ensures that the value proposition of transparency and trust reaches a broad audience. This leadership role involves managing multi-channel campaigns that highlight the effectiveness of AI-enabled capabilities in vehicle purchasing. By analyzing consumer behavior data, Katherine Teo optimizes marketing spend to maximize conversion rates across the platform. The Chief Marketing Officer collaborates with product teams to align promotional messaging with new technological features. Through consistent brand positioning and strategic outreach, the Chief Marketing Officer strengthens the market presence of the company, fostering deep customer loyalty and driving sustained traffic to the digital marketplace while maintaining a competitive edge in the retail automotive sector.

Paing Ko, the Group Chief Technology Officer at Carro, directs the development and maintenance of the proprietary pricing algorithms and AI-enabled capabilities that define the company. Overseeing the engineering and data science departments, the Group Chief Technology Officer ensures that the online marketplace remains at the forefront of automotive retail technology. This leadership role involves architecting scalable cloud infrastructure to support high-volume vehicle transactions across Southeast Asia. By integrating machine learning models into the user experience, Paing Ko enhances the accuracy of vehicle valuations and the efficiency of the buying process. The Group Chief Technology Officer collaborates with the executive board to align technical roadmaps with long-term business objectives. Through continuous innovation and rigorous system optimization, the Group Chief Technology Officer secures the technological foundation of the company, enabling seamless digital interactions and maintaining the integrity of the platform for all users.