Eric Cheng
Co-Founder & Group CEO, Carsome · Malaysia
Eric Cheng is the CEO of Carsome. Cheng is based in Malaysia. Cheng has held the role since 2015.
Eric Cheng is the co-founder and Group CEO of Carsome, Malaysia's first technology unicorn founded in 2015. He dropped out of college and worked in digital marketing before recognizing inefficiencies in Southeast Asia's used car industry and establishing Carsome to digitize the buying and selling process. He was recognized as EY Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year in 2020.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Carsome's financial performance and strategic direction, with reports highlighting the company's achievement of record results and second consecutive profitable year, alongside a $30 million funding round to accelerate growth and technology initiatives. Coverage has also addressed Eric Cheng's commentary on business conditions, including remarks about small and medium enterprises' uncertainty regarding government incentive schemes, and the company's positioning within the developing electric vehicle secondary market across Southeast Asia.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Awards
- Asia's Most Influential Malaysia, Gen.T (Malaysia)
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Eric Cheng: FAQ
- Who is Eric Cheng?
- Eric Cheng is the Co-Founder & Group CEO of Carsome, based in Malaysia.
- What company does Eric Cheng lead?
- Eric Cheng is CEO of Carsome, a role held since 2015.