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Tan Hooi Ling is a Malaysian entrepreneur who co-founded the ride-hailing super-app Grab with Anthony Tan in 2012 and was its chief operating officer, building its technology and operations. She stepped back from her executive role in 2024.
Biography
Background
Tan studied mechanical engineering at the University of Bath and earned an MBA at Harvard Business School. She worked at McKinsey and Shell.
Grab
At Harvard she and Anthony Tan wrote a business plan for a safer taxi app, which became MyTeksi in Kuala Lumpur in 2012.
COO
As COO she led Grab’s operations, technology and payments as it grew across Southeast Asia.
Stepping back
She stepped down from executive duties in 2024 but remains an adviser.
Timeline
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2011
Harvard business-plan competition
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2012
Co-founds MyTeksi
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2018
Grab buys Uber’s regional business
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2021
Nasdaq listing
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2024
Steps back
Did you know?
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1
She is not related to Anthony Tan.
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2
She was named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30.
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3
She worked on an oil rig as an engineer.
Connections
Frequently asked
Who is Tan Hooi Ling?
Tan Hooi Ling is a Malaysian entrepreneur who co-founded the ride-hailing super-app Grab with Anthony Tan in 2012 and was its chief operating officer, building its technology and operations. She stepped back from her executive role in 2024.
Where is Tan Hooi Ling from?
Tan Hooi Ling was born in Malaysia.
What is Tan Hooi Ling known for?
Tan Hooi Ling is best known for Co-founding Grab (2012); chief operating officer until 2024.
References
- Tan Hooi Ling — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- Tan Hooi Ling (Q75732936) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
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About this profile
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- First published 4 November 2026
- Last updated
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