Turo names Rob Chan as Australia MD, replacing Tim Rossanis
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The news: Car sharing marketplace Turo has appointed Rob Chan as its new managing director for Australia, replacing Tim Rossanis, who has been appointed as senior vice president with the US business.
The numbers: Turo's global revenue rose from from USD142 million ($220 million) in 2019 to USD958 million in 2024. In a statement, it didn't provide numbers for its Australian business but said it is the company's fastest-growing, adding that it had "tens of thousands of active guests" on Turo in the country at the end of March 2025.
The context: Chan joined Turo in 2023 and is being promoted from his role as director for strategy analytics and supply.
He has previously held roles at e-bike company Zoomo, one-click checkout developer Fast, and Uber.
What they said: “[Rob is] a natural leader with a deep sense of purpose that steers him forward. Together, we’ve built a highly talented team with a great culture in Australia,” Turo US senior vice president Tim Rossanis said.
“With Rob in the driver’s seat, I’m confident they’ll continue to forge ahead and change the way we own, rent, drive and think about cars.”
The source: Turo media release
