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5 Questions with Grab co-founder, Tan Hooi Ling

Benjamin Cher

Benjamin Cher

Published Wed, Sep 7, 2022 · 10:00 AM
    • Tan Hooi Ling talks to The Garage about accepting not knowing all the answers and how badminton became enjoyable again.
    • Tan Hooi Ling talks to The Garage about accepting not knowing all the answers and how badminton became enjoyable again. PHOTO: GRAB

    FEW will get a chance to lead a multi-billion-dollar company. Grab co-founder, Tan Hooi Ling, has had the privilege of leading one of the first few unicorns out of South-east Asia.

    While the public face of Grab has been co-founder Anthony Tan, the other Tan prefers to work behind the scenes. Likening herself to being the “plumber” in the past, Tan has taken on roles such as chief operating officer previously.

    In this month’s edition of 5 Questions, Tan speaks about accepting “not knowing” all the answers and how badminton has become enjoyable again.

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