Anthony Tan
Group CEO and Co-Founder, Grab
Anthony Tan is a successful entrepreneur and business executive who is best known as the co-founder and Group CEO of Grab, a leading Southeast Asian ride-hailing and food delivery platform. Born in 1985 in Malaysia, Tan received a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Operations Research from Stanford University and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.
In 2012, Tan co-founded Grab with fellow Harvard Business School graduate Tan Hooi Ling. The company started as a taxi-hailing service in Malaysia and has since expanded to include private car, motorbike, and food delivery services in over 200 cities across eight Southeast Asian countries. Grab has become the dominant ride-hailing platform in Southeast Asia, with a market share of over 95% in several countries, and is valued at over US$35 billion.
Under Tan’s leadership, Grab has been recognized for its innovative approach to transportation and delivery services, its commitment to improving the lives of its customers and drivers, and its impact on the wider Southeast Asian community. Tan has also been recognized for his entrepreneurial achievements, receiving numerous awards and honors, including being named to Forbes’ list of “30 Under 30” in Asia, and being listed among the top 50 influential people in the world of mobile by GSMA.
In addition to his work at Grab, Tan is also a passionate advocate for entrepreneurship and innovation in Southeast Asia, and he has been an active participant in various initiatives to support the development of technology and startups in the region.
Overall, Anthony Tan’s success as the co-founder and Group CEO of Grab has made him one of the most prominent figures in Southeast Asia’s technology and business communities, and he continues to be a driving force behind the region’s rapidly growing tech ecosystem.