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MR. JEETENDER SHARMA

Founder & Managing Director - Okinawa Autotech

Mr. Jeetender Sharma MD & Founder, Okinawa Autotech is a veteran in the Automobile industry with extensive experience in R&D, Process Management and Supplier Development. He is driving India’s Electric Two Wheeler Market by making high speed, reliable scooters at an affordable price, Being a Mechanical Engineer, Mr. Jeetenders’s leadership and vision is widely recognized in shaping the Indian Electric Two-Wheeler Industry. His contributions to various forums in the Electric Vehicle Sphere both in India and on global forums is highly acknowledged in the industry. As the MD and Founder, he is responsible for driving the vision, strategy and growth at Okinawa Autotech.

The glorified journey of Jeetender began in 1996 with LML, in India which went on with HONDA in 2001 across geographies from India to South East Asia in the field of Global Vehicle development at HONDA R&D center Asaka, Japan. Owing to his iconic experience in the field, Jeetender became the Head of Supply Quality Assurance, with all the 4 plants of Honda in India under him and became responsible for South East Asia supplier development. Being the youngest person who headed a SQA Operation in the history of HONDA 2 WHEELERS Globally. Lead a team of 150 people including Japanese advisors and handled a supplier base of 1000-1200 suppliers in TIER 1, 2, 3 including 60-65 suppliers from South East Asian Countries.

With a rich experience of two decades in the Automobile industry, Mr. Sharma started Okinawa in the year 2015 ,with a strong vision to drive sustainable mobility in the country. With the objective to deliver value, technology, and support to consumers and embrace the motto of “Made In India, Made for India”. Working across different verticals including quality management, market intelligence and research and development, Mr. Sharma is determined to bring quality EVs to every common man of India. He is steadfastly working towards achieving the goal of a clean and green environment for generations to come.

Mr. Sharma has been felicitated by renowned industry bodies for Entrepreneur of the year – By Manufacturing Today, Best Electric Two-Wheeler Company, MSME, Best Electric Scooter Green Award -NDTV, New Electric two wheeler of the year – Droom . Mr. Sharma’s commitment towards business is deeply committed to the cause of sustainability and he believes in creating a positive social impact through Okinawa.

Besides being a conservationist and Entrepreneur. He is also an avid Photographer, and adventure sports enthusiast. Mr. Sharma says his mantra has always been about being passionate, dedicated, and speedy. “I believe that every entrepreneur should be passionate to dedicatedly and promptly work towards a focused target.”