Carsome Executive and Leadership Team

Jiun Teoh, the Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Carsome Academy at Carsome, directs the strategic development of technical training programs designed to elevate automotive industry standards. Overseeing curriculum design and vocational partnerships, the Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Carsome Academy ensures that the workforce possesses the necessary skills to support the broader integrated car commerce platform. This leadership role involves scaling educational initiatives across Southeast Asian markets to bridge the gap between traditional automotive maintenance and modern digital vehicle commerce. By fostering talent development, Jiun Teoh directly impacts the long-term service quality and operational excellence of the entire ecosystem. Teoh maintains close alignment with the Board to ensure that educational outputs remain synchronized with the evolving needs of the used vehicle market, ultimately securing a pipeline of qualified professionals for the automotive sector.

Eric Chan, the Group President and Chief Operating Officer at Carsome, manages the day-to-day execution of the integrated car commerce platform across all regional markets. Overseeing supply chain logistics, inventory management, and retail operations, the Group President and Chief Operating Officer ensures that the buying, selling, and inspection processes function with maximum efficiency. This leadership role involves driving cross-border expansion initiatives and optimizing the physical footprint of inspection centers to support rapid growth. By streamlining operational workflows, Eric Chan directly impacts the company's ability to scale its service offerings while maintaining high standards of customer trust. Chan coordinates with the executive team to align regional performance with global strategic goals, ensuring that the business model remains robust and profitable while navigating the complexities of the used vehicle market in diverse geographic territories.

Kjetil Jakobsen, the Chief Technology Officer at Carsome, architects the digital infrastructure that powers the integrated car commerce platform. Overseeing software engineering, data analytics, and cybersecurity, the Chief Technology Officer ensures that every transaction remains secure, transparent, and efficient for consumers and dealers. This leadership role involves driving innovation in vehicle inspection technology and digital financing tools to maintain a competitive edge in the regional market. By optimizing the platform architecture, Kjetil Jakobsen directly impacts the scalability of the business model and the speed of vehicle ownership transfers. Jakobsen collaborates with other C-suite leaders to integrate advanced machine learning models into the pricing and valuation engines, ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of automotive retail technology while delivering seamless user experiences across all digital touchpoints.

Mohd Zahari, the Chief People Officer at Carsome, directs the human capital strategy required to support a rapidly growing integrated car commerce platform. Overseeing talent acquisition, organizational development, and employee engagement, the Chief People Officer ensures that the company attracts and retains top-tier professionals capable of executing the corporate mission. This leadership role involves fostering a high-performance culture that emphasizes innovation, integrity, and customer-centricity across all regional offices. By implementing robust performance management systems, Mohd Zahari directly impacts the overall productivity and morale of the workforce. Zahari collaborates with the executive leadership team to align organizational structure with business objectives, ensuring that the company possesses the necessary human resources to sustain its market position and continue delivering trusted automotive support services to consumers and dealers throughout the region.