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Anthony Tan

Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Grab

Last reviewed 11 September 2026

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Anthony Tan at Davos, 20 January 2026. Archival photograph from the Asian Development Bank president’s photo stream; source crop by Yuqiao. Photo by Masato Kanda. Source · CC BY 4.0. Resized; display crops may vary. The photograph retains its stated licence.

Professional overview

Anthony Tan is co-founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Grab. He co-founded the business with Tan Hooi Ling in 2012 and remains its group chief executive. Grab's platform connects consumers with mobility, delivery and financial services, bringing together drivers, merchants and users across regional markets. The company's 2025 annual report, filed in March 2026, identifies Tan as chairman and chief executive. His work has included developing the business from its founding into a publicly listed company and overseeing its expansion into additional services. In March 2026, he represented Grab in announcing a proposed acquisition of foodpanda's Taiwan delivery business, a transaction whose completion remained subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions in that announcement.

Current public business roles

  • Current
    Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Grab

Career & business timeline

  • 2012
    Co-founded Grab with Tan Hooi Ling.
  • 2021
    Grab became publicly listed in December.

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Official sources & further reading

  1. Grab — Annual Report 2025 (Form 20-F) (primary)Published 2026-03-06 · accessed 2026-09-11Supports: Chairman and CEO title and business background.
  2. Grab — Grab to Acquire Delivery Hero's foodpanda Delivery Business in Taiwan (primary)Published 2026-03-23 · accessed 2026-09-11Supports: Current group CEO and co-founder title; proposed transaction and conditions.

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