Eric Dong

Eric is Director of Business Development and Capital Markets at WeRide, where he focuses on strategic partnerships and the global commercialization of WeRide’s autonomous driving technologies.

Based in the Middle East, Eric works closely with mobility platforms, regulators, infrastructure providers, and fleet operators to support the international expansion of WeRide’s robotaxi business. He helped establish and launch WeRide’s driverless robotaxi operations in the region from the ground up and currently also leads business development for WeRide’s upcoming launches in Europe.

Prior to joining WeRide, Eric spent six years in the Investment Banking Division at Goldman Sachs across its Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai offices, where he led and executed equity financing and M&A transactions for companies in the technology and healthcare sectors. Earlier in his career, Eric held positions at Rothschild & Co, HSBC, and PwC.

In addition to his work on strategic partnerships and international expansion, Eric led WeRide’s U.S. IPO in 2024 and Hong Kong IPO in 2025.

Eric earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics from New York University, with a concentration in economic policy.