eric cheng

Hoping to digitalize the used car industry and reshape the automotive industry, Eric Cheng co-founded Carsome in 2015 in Malaysia, before expanding it to Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand. To date, Carsome has raised over US$110 million in funding and transacts 70,000 cars annually, with over US$600 million in transacted value.

Carsome, Southeast Asia’s largest integrated car e-commerce platform, helps consumers buy and sell cars seamlessly. Carsome manages the end-to-end processes for consumers and dealers, from car inspections and ownership transfers to financing and paperwork, offering them a hassle-free experience with maximum convenience.

As Group CEO, Eric has devoted his time and effort to building Carsome into a trusted brand in the market. His role ranges from making key business decisions and aligning team focus and directions to ensuring the best experience for Carsome's customers.

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Malaysia

Through the EY  Entrepreneur Of The Year™ program, we celebrate the unstoppable entrepreneurs whose unbounded ambitions deliver innovation, growth and prosperity that transform our world.