Speakers 2024 Dynamic discussions, inspiring anecdotes and more
TWF brings together the biggest and brightest names in the 2W, 3W & EV Industry
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Mr. Aniruddha Haldar
Senior Vice President - Marketing Scooters, Commuter Motorcycles & Corporate Brand, TVS Motor Company
Mr. Aniruddha Haldar
Senior Vice President - Marketing Scooters, Commuter Motorcycles & Corporate Brand, TVS Motor Company
Aniruddha Haldar has been associated with TVS Motor Company since 2011. In his tenure, the commuter business of TVS Motor Company has achieved significant success accelerating on both growth and profitability in all segments of the Scooter and the commuter motorcycle industry. He has been instrumental in identifying the market trends and translating them into sustainable value creation for the customers. The Dealer Transformation and Corporate Brand mandates are also in his care
Prior to joining TVS Motor Company, Aniruddha Haldar has worked with several renowned brands including Arvind Brands, Gillette (P&G), Mahindra Group, across a range of industries such as FMCG, Branded Apparel, Services and Hospitality.
Aniruddha Haldar has been recognized many times as CMO of the Year by esteemed bodies like the IAA, DMA etc. he continues to serve on several India and APAC Juries across creative, media, digital and experiential marketing. He also serves on the management council of The Audit Bureau of Circulation of India (ABC).
Aniruddha Haldar is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Management Calcutta and The Wharton School.
Mr. Uday Narang
Chairman, Anglian Omega Group and Omega Seiki Mobility
Mr. Uday Narang
Chairman, Anglian Omega Group and Omega Seiki Mobility
Uday Narang has been the driving force behind the growth and expansion of the Anglian Omega Group. Presently heading Anglian Omega Group which comprises of Omega Bright Steel, is one of India's largest Bright Bar steel manufacturing companies, Yashdeep Automotive, established in 1996 in Faridabad, has been a leading manufacturer of high-quality machine components for engines as well as power-trains, OBSC Perfection, is into Auto Components & Precision Industry, Aditi Power Equipment’s was formed in 2016 to manufacture high quality steel canopies for generator sets in India, ADM Technologies is a packaging services company, Khel Now is the World’s most exciting Social Platform connecting Sports Fans and Businesses. Anglian Infrastructure Development Private Limited ("AIDPL") is the commercial real estate and infrastructure development arm of Anglian Omega and Omega Seiki and Omega Seiki Mobility which is into Automotive components and EV manufacturing. Uday Narang is taking a lead role in expanding Asian and ASEAN markets in Automotive Parts, Steel & Infrastructure projects. He has more than 15 years of experience in the industry which has given him an incisive understanding of the operations of the companies as well as great insight into the larger trends. Uday Narang is a firm believer in collaborative leadership.
Mr. Narang came back to India in 2015. Realizing the problem of air pollution and decreasing per capita income of the drivers due to increasing fuel prices, Mr. Uday Narang conceptualized and introduced Electric Vehicle Company, Omega Seiki Mobility in 2018 and has been actively involved in the Electric Vehicle business since. Omega Seiki Mobility aims to create sustainable mobility solutions with integrated approach of connecting Automobiles and the Society. Under the leadership of Mr. Uday Narang, the brand’s focus is to eventually create a clean ecosystem with eco-friendly, safe and congestion free mobility. OSM is one of India’s leading clean energy incubators and has become synonymous with India’s sustainability success. The electric vehicle manufacturing company aims to fast-track future mobility, with green energy at its core, by implementing data-driven, smart engineering.
Previously from 1992 to 2015 worked in Finance, Financial markets & management across Europe, United States & Asia. He has run & manages various hedge funds for over a decade. Previously he was also the President for Koch Enterprises in the US. He has led many organizations across Europe, United States & Asia from Startup to Mature Organizations.
Prior to his success in the corporate world, he obtained his BA (Economics), BS (Management) & MS (Management & Policy) from State University of New York at Stony Brook.
Mr. Jenender Anand
President, Erisha E Mobility Private Limited
Mr. Jenender Anand
President, Erisha E Mobility Private Limited
Mr. Jenender Anand is a senior Leader with a Track record of developing and executing the company’s business strategies, providing strategic advice to the board and chairperson, and preparing and implementing comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement. He is a Multi-Dimensional Leader and Business Enhancer (taking care of complete P&L) with over three decades of expertise in Manufacturing, Marketing and Business Development Operations and optimum utilization of existing assets
Mr. Ram Bhavaraju
Vice President of Software & Web Technologies, Ather Energy
Mr. Ram Bhavaraju
Vice President of Software & Web Technologies, Ather Energy
Mr. Ram Bhavaraju, a thought leader who is VP Software and Web Technologies at Ather Energy Pvt Ltd. Ram has worked on several initiatives at Ather varying from Edge Connectivity, IoT cloud, In vehicle software(HMI), Charging Infrastructure Connectivity, Cloud computing and Mobile Apps. Ram has varied experience heading engineering teams having been part of Paytm, Simplilearn and redbus. Ram being a tech enthusiast actively participates in developer community events. He is a strong advocate of Platform as a Service(PaaS) on cloud and hybrid cloud computing for better edge connectivity and cost optimization to run these services/applications.
Mr. Sohinder Singh Gill
CEO , Hero Electric Vechicles India
Dr. Amitabh Saran
Founder and CEO, Altigreen Propulsion Labs
Dr. Amitabh Saran
Founder and CEO, Altigreen Propulsion Labs
Dr. Amitabh Saran has over 28 years of experience, firstly with institutions like TCS, Philips, NASA, & Hewlett-Packard; and then also with startups like TriVium and BuzzInTown. Through his career, he has focused on delivering innovative solutions to consumers, based on contemporary and futuristic technologies.
Passionate about clean energy & automobiles, Dr. Saran is the founder of Altigreen Propulsion Labs based in Bangalore which develops high-efficiency electric mobility solutions in Last Mile Transport for India and the Emerging Economies. A true embodiment of Made-in-India & Made-for-India, Altigreen has been designing, developing, testing and manufacturing proprietary EV drivetrains and 3 wheelers. They also work closely with automobile OEMs to enable their future EV launches in India.
Amitabh has a Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of California, Santa Barbara, and has published numerous papers & books on software engineering and distributed computing. He is a co-inventor in over 25 global patents.
Mr. Yogesh Mathur
Director Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India
Mr. Yogesh Mathur
Director Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India
One of the core founding members, Mr. Mathur is the Director of Sales & Marketing at Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI). He also spearheads Customer Service, Logistics Planning & Control (LPC) and Premium Motorcycle Business (PMB). From strategizing long-term business game-plan to scripting Honda’s rural foray; Mr. Mathur has been associated with the company for more than 22 years. He has worked across geographies & gained insights of diverse culture of India which helped him to build strategies at the grass root level and make Honda the Second Largest two-wheeler brand of India. With his challenging spirit & intuitive understanding of market dynamics; Mr. Mathur has been at the helm of Honda’s journey in transforming the brand. Fronting a young team, he has crafted his associates diligently which created an impact post-covid in taking brand Honda to a new height in the two-wheeler industry. An excellent team player with strategic thinking, Mr. Mathur is a true motivator with a high level of challenging spirit.
Mr. Vinkesh Gulati
Chairman – Academy & Research, Federation of Automobile Dealership Association
Mr. Vinkesh Gulati
Chairman – Academy & Research, Federation of Automobile Dealership Association
Mr. Vinkesh Gulati, a seasoned business strategist and automobile enthusiast, holds multiple leadership positions that underscore his wide-ranging expertise and influence. With a background in Law, complemented with MBA, Mr. Gulati has made a significant impact in both the automotive and education sectors.
As the Director of United Automobiles, he has been pivotal in transforming the dealership into an award-winning enterprise, specialising in M&M and Bajaj 2-Wheelers. His dedication to operational excellence has not only resulted in an array of accolades for dealer satisfaction, sales and customer service, but also led him to be an influential member of the Mahindra Advisory Council.
Beyond the realm of automobiles, Mr. Gulati holds the position of Senior Vice President at United Group which runs a Medical College, University & several Colleges. There, he manages an expansive educational network in Allahabad and Greater Noida, providing academic programs across a spectrum of disciplines such as Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy, Management, Law and Journalism.
A hands-on leader, Mr. Gulati is deeply committed to the professional development of his teams. This dedication is evident in the high levels of motivation and morale among his staff, reflecting his belief in the importance of human capital for organisational success.
During his presidential term at the Federation of Automobile Dealerships Associations (FADA) from 2020 to 2022, Mr. Gulati was instrumental in introducing several innovative verticals. Known as the 'Start-up Man' within FADA, he launched initiatives like the 2W (Two-Wheeler), GenX and Women in FADA verticals. His contributions extend to groundbreaking work on the Dealer Satisfaction Study and laying the foundation for legislative advancements such as the Auto Dealers Protection Act and Model Dealer Agreement.
Mr. Gulati’s contributions to both sectors have been widely recognised. Among his many awards are the ET Inspiring Indian: Iconic Leader in Automotive Sector, Outstanding Leader of the Year in Automotive Sector, India's Top Minds Award for Education & Automobiles, Outlook Business - Global Business Award 2022, Leader of Hope 2022 by The Brand Story and the prestigious Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Inspirational Award in 2023.
Mr. Vimal Sumbly
Head Business – Premium, TVS Motor
Mr. Vimal Sumbly
Head Business – Premium, TVS Motor
Vimal Surrindernath Sumbly is the Head Business – Premium at TVS Motor Company. Being a leader in the global motorcycle industry, Vimal comes with over 26 years of experience and has been instrumental in delivering milestone achievements across customer success, brand building and business growth throughout his career. In his current role, Vimal is leading the premium motorcycle business at TVS Motor Company, with key focus on TVS Apache series and the newly launched TVS RONIN in the modern-retro category.
Prior to joining TVS Motor Company, Vimal was associated with Royal Enfield as the Head - International Business (APAC region) and played a pivotal role in formulating and executing business strategies, leading business growth expansion, and driving talent management within the organisation. He has also worked with other leading two-wheeler brands including Triumph Motorcycles as their Managing Director, and Bajaj Auto Ltd. for over a decade, spearheading their west zone Sales and Marketing function for the two-wheeler segment. At the onset of his professional career, he has had stints in TII Murugappa Group and Bajaj Tempo Limited as well.
Vimal holds a Master's degree in Business Management (Marketing) and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical).
Apart from being an avid reader and cricket enthusiast, Vimal is an ardent fitness enthusiast. He equates his commitment to a morning run with the productivity that he brings to the corporate world as it is his avenue for destressing and gaining clarity. Having an athletic lifestyle since childhood, he picked onto his religious workout regime again since the past 4 years and has participated in multiple marathons in Pune ever since. Apart from running, Vimal is also a cyclist, and covers over 50 kms every week.
Mr. Samarth Kholkar
CEO & Co-Founder, BLive
Mr. Samarth Kholkar
CEO & Co-Founder, BLive
Samarth Kholkar is the CEO & Co-Founder of BLive, India’s first Omnichannel EV platform which is a one stop shop for EV solutions offering everything from EVs to charging to post-sales support. BLive is addressing 3 key barriers to EV adoption – Awareness, Accessibility and Affordability through its unique phygital approach. Samarth co-founded BLive with his friend Sandeep with a mission to drive adoption of sustainable mobility.
BLive today has Multi Brand EV Experience Stores in over 15 locations, aiming for 50 by end of 2022 to give EV customers a complete click to brick experience.
At BLive Samarth leads the Growth, Customer Experience and Technology practices.
Prior to founding BLive, Samarth has led multiple business through his decade long career at IBM including being the founding team member of IBM India Cloud Business. His first stint at entrepreneurship was in the challenging F&B industry running a chain of outlets across 4 cities.
He has a Bachelor of Engineering from Pune University and MBA from Goa Institute of Management, Goa.
Passionate about Sustainability, he has been a TedX speaker on the topic on two occasions. He is a Distinguished Member of GreenCross UK, an environment focused NGO founded by Nobel Laureate Mikhail Gorbachev. He is also on board of Goa Tourism for Development of Hinterland Tourism.
Mr. Saurav Kumar
Founder and CEO, Euler Motors
Mr. Saurav Kumar
Founder and CEO, Euler Motors
Saurav Kumar is Founder and CEO, Euler Motors, an EV company focused on accelerating India’s electric mobility revolution. Founded in 2018, Euler Motors is today a front runner in the commercial EV space, building industry leading EV technology from India, for India.
As an individual, Saurav feels driven to make a positive impact in people’s lives with the power of technology. His vision is laser focused, with Euler Motors, to address growing levels of pollution with sustainable mobility.
Saurav leads product development, investments and business strategy at Euler Motors. The company has built India’s most powerful three wheeler cargo vehicle, Euler HiLoad EV and is now serving some of the biggest ecommerce names such as Flipkart, Bigbasket, Udaan, Zomato and Magenta, amongst others. The company has raised USD 82 million since its inception with GIC Singapore, Blume Ventures, Jetty Ventures and ADB Ventures being leading investors.
The company is recognised worldwide and has secured an international patent at the US Patent and Trademark Office for building India’s first arc reactor liquid cooled battery pack for commercial EVs in India – a development of which has been led by Saurav himself at Euler Motors.
Over the years, Saurav (and Euler Motors) have received much notable recognition; the recent ones being Leading Last Mile Delivery Provider by Delhi Government Top 100 start-ups to watch out for by Forbes Asia and 40Under40 auto trail blazers by BusinessWorld India for Saurav. The Euler HiLoad EV (the company’s first electric cargo three -wheeler) has already been recognized for its innovation and performance as the ‘EV of the year’ by prestigious platforms like Apollo CV Awards.
Saurav hails from a software engineering background. Before Euler Motors, he co-founded Cube26 Software Pvt.Ltd, a mobile based IoT platform which was funded by Tiger Global and Flipkart. The company was later acquired by Paytm in the beginning of 2018.
Dr. Akshay Singhal
Founder and CEO, Log9 Materials
Dr. Akshay Singhal
Founder and CEO, Log9 Materials
Rather than being known as the Founder and CEO of Log9, a firm that defines responsible energy, Dr. Akshay Singhal aspires to be known as the technologist who is putting an end to climate change. Along with a doctorate in nanotechnology and a bachelor's degree with honors in materials engineering from IIT Roorkee, he is a Forbes Under30 Asia honoree. Guided by his fundamental values of invention, passion, and resilience, Akshay is also the recipient of the Indian National Academy of Engineering's 'Young Entrepreneur Award 2020' and the Entrepreneur magazine's "35 under 35 Award."
Having discovered his flair for nanotechnology during his sophomore year at IIT Roorkee, Akshay dedicated himself to examining ways in which nanotechnology could be used to improve people's lives. It was in this pursuit that he came across Graphene – the material that has come a long way and is now the enabler of Log9's technological prowess.
Innovation has been the guiding light for Log9 ever since its inception. Log9, founded in 2015, has created a name for itself in the realm of deep technology, as evidenced by the organization's 35 patents. Akshay takes pride in not just creating an indigenous battery technology, but more so in introducing batteries for 2, 3 and 4 wheelers that charge 9x faster, last 9x longer, and provide 9x the performance and safety of conventional batteries.
Akshay's mission is to solve for electric mobility and clean energy storage throughout the world's tropical belt, beginning in India and extending to Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. This pursuit is fueled relentlessly by pushing Log9 to research and design batteries that are optimized bespoke for our requirements. Apart from being a committed technology pioneer and visionary entrepreneur, Akshay has mentored many start-ups tackling climate change. He is also an avid trekker and the father to his pet dog, Buzo, Log9's Chief Entertainment Officer.
Mr. Param Mandloi
Co-Founder, Chartered Bike Pvt Ltd
Mr. Param Mandloi
Co-Founder, Chartered Bike Pvt Ltd
Meet Param Mandloi, Co-Founder of CharteredBike Pvt Ltd. He did Mechanical Engineering from DEI (Dayalbgah) and later MBA from SPJain Institute, Mumbai. His company has over 30 locations in India which manages thousands of Electric 2, 3 & 4 Wheelers. For over 17 years, Param has worked in sectors like Energy, Telecommunications, and Oil & Gas, and notably, he spent 2 years working at the Mumbai headquarters in Mukesh Ambani's office. He leads CharteredBike, a Start-up of 85 people present in 50+ locations. Param scaled Mahindra & Mahindra's Sustainable wing to a revenue level of $65 million (even during these challenging COVID times)
Param has collaborated with businesses from the USA, Europe, and Asia, and his experiences have taken him to more than 15 countries. In 2018 he also set-up a Start-up in Singapore which was later shut down during COVID. He notably set up a research branch for M&M in Italy in just over a year and led a team of people from diverse backgrounds. In Gujarat, he was instrumental in initiating India's Largest Lithium Ion battery Energy project which was recently commissioned by honorable Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi.
Above all, Param's passion lies with electric vehicles, and he holds India's growth and sustainability close to his heart
Mr. Akash Gupta
Co-Founder & CEO, Zypp Electric
Mr. Akash Gupta
Co-Founder & CEO, Zypp Electric
Akash Gupta is the Co-Founder & CEO of Zypp (earlier Mobycy), India’s Largest Electric Logistics Startup. His vision for Zypp is to solve last mile deliveries in a convenient, affordable and eco-friendly way, thereby building more liveable cities and a sustainable world. To Zypp, Akash brings years of executive-level leadership experience in marketing and rapidly scaling up tech and tech-assisted businesses at MobiKwik, Snapdeal, Dell and Airtel. Akash is an avid speaker and has been representing
as a thought leader in various Electric Mobility, Startup & Marketing events.
Before founding Zypp at the intersection of green-tech & EV-tech, Akash was with MobiKwik as Vice President & Head of Marketing and was instrumental in placing MobiKwik amongst the leading Fintech startups in India. At Snapdeal, Akash was heading Acquisitions & Alliances for Mobile Marketing, where he led a 5X growth of daily app acquisitions and drove mobile revenue growth while maintaining a Top 10 rank on AppStores. Prior to Snapdeal, Akash lead the 4G launch and nation-wide acquisitions for 4G at Airtel.
After being a topper in Bachelors of Engineering in Computer Science, Akash went on to pursue his MBA from IMT Ghaziabad in 2008. Akash loves watching movies & finishing IMDB Top 250 is on his hit list. He loves traveling with his wife & friends and thinks travelling gives a lot of worldly perspective & helps growing an individual from within. Akash has a penchant for fitness & music too.
Mr. Ajay Raghuvanshi
Executive Vice President of 2 Wheeler Domestic Business (ICE), Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd
Mr. Ajay Raghuvanshi
Executive Vice President of 2 Wheeler Domestic Business (ICE), Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd
Mr. Ajay Raghuvanshi is the Executive Vice President of 2 Wheeler Domestic Business (ICE) at Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd and is responisble to manage the sales and service of 2-wheeler domestic business that includes the Vespa and Aprilia brands.
An auto industry veteran with 30 years of experience, Mr Raghuvanshi has been associated in the past with Hyundai Motors India, Tata Motors, and Yamaha Motors India. He also had a successful stint with Nissan in India and Dubai, where he managed their business in GCC countries (including Iraq). His last stint was with Skoda India (Volkswagen Group) as Head of Sales, Planning, Used Cars, Training, and Corporate, where he steered the brand to a 6X growth path.
Mr. Rajat Malhan
Senior Vice President, Sun Mobility
Mr. Venkat Rajaraman
Founder & CEO, Cygni Energy Private Limited
Mr. Venkat Rajaraman
Founder & CEO, Cygni Energy Private Limited
Venkat Rajaraman: Venkat is the Founder/CEO of Cygni Energy, aleading storage technology company with cutting-edge expertise in EV Batteries (2W & 3W) and Energy Storage Systems (Telecom etc.). Cygni has deployed over 125MWh of storage solutions and powered over 65,000 Electric Vehicles. Venkat has over 25 years of experience in Product Design and Engineering. Before moving to energy storage space, he was the Vice President of Engineering at Portal Player, a company that was acquired by NVIDIA Corp. He worked at Sun Microsystems, USA and has a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.
Mr. Amit Das
Founder & CEO, Electric One
Mr. Harshvardhan Sharma
Head - Auto Retail Consulting Practice, NRI (Nomura Research Institute)
Mr. Harshvardhan Sharma
Head - Auto Retail Consulting Practice, NRI (Nomura Research Institute)
Harshvardhan Sharma leads Automotive Retail Consulting Practice at Nomura currently at their Gurgaon office. He has worked in multiple industries inc. Automotive, Luxury Goods , FMCG, e-commerce , financial services. Within these sectors his focus has been on Customer experience , Channel Management , Entry and Growth Strategy, Organizational Turnaround and Performance Improvement.
He has worked across Multiple geographies and led large scale global engagements spanning APAC,EU ( including nordics) ANZ and MEA.
Harsh has intensive Channel and Product management experience from his time at Toyota And Honda motor corporations where he served in multiple capacities ranging from channel manager, sales strategist, premium and hybrid fuel vehicle brand responsible and product planning for global markets
Harsh holds a MBA from Indian Institute of Management ,Shillong and is a Mechanical Engineer from the Punjab Technical University.
Harsh has keen interest in economics , military strategy and consumer behaviour.
Mr. Maxson Lewis
Founder & Managing Director, Magenta Mobility
Mr. Maxson Lewis
Founder & Managing Director, Magenta Mobility
Maxson is a visionary entrepreneur & a technology enthusiast with over 20+ years of professional experience that encompasses four areas - Automotive, Power Sector, Clean Energy Solutions, and Management Consulting.
He founded Magenta, India's fully integrated EV Solutions company to support the electric mobility mission through its business services (ChargeGrid, EVET, EVCS, Infomatics) and intermediaries. Seed funded by HPCL and incubated by Shell, today, in less than 4 years of its operations, Magenta has won numerous awards and accolades and is recognized for its pioneering work in the EV space.
As the co-founder and Managing Director of Magenta, he is focused on expanding the Magenta network across all Indian states and overseas expansion. He is responsible for strategic partnerships and network development, advancing mobility electrification market development. Maxson has played an instrumental role in leading the company's growth and establishment as the preeminent EV player of the industry.
Maxson's prior experience includes working with MNCs that include; Accenture, Bosch and Saint-Gobain. Before setting up Magenta, he was leading the Utilities and Power practice globally at Accenture Management Consulting. Having worked with clients for 15 years across the globe he also successfully delivered power generation plants of more than 10,000 MWs in India. With his more extensive experience in Automotive and Power, his foray into Electric Vehicles was destined.
He has also been a coach to start-ups and also advisor to medium-size enterprises. A true social activist in the areas of green energy and waste management he has also authored several published research papers and articles in leading business newspapers.
Maxson holds a Master’s degree in Business Management from NITIE, Mumbai and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sardar Patel College of Engineering, Mumbai. He is an avid reader, super-biker, cyclist, off-roader, rollerblader and big-time aficionado of music.
Mr. Kaushik Madhavan
Vice President & Head of Consulting - Automotive, MarketsandMarkets
Mr. Pranshu Gupta
Founder & CEO Trak N Tell, IoT & M2M (Telematics and Infotainment) Entrepreneur & Auto enthusiast
Mr. Pranshu Gupta
Founder & CEO Trak N Tell, IoT & M2M (Telematics and Infotainment) Entrepreneur & Auto enthusiast
Mr. Ayush Lohia
Chief Executive Officer, Lohia Auto Industries
Mr. Ayush Lohia
Chief Executive Officer, Lohia Auto Industries
Mr. Ayush Lohia is the CEO of Lohia Auto Industries (LAI), an automobile company that offers traditional as well as green energy mobility solutions. Lohia Auto Industries is a part of the diversified business conglomerate, Lohia Global, which has business interests in Manufacturing, Exports, Retail, Real Estate, Energy and Automobiles.
Mr. Lohia has a more than 15 years of experience in Auto sector. Before joining LAI in August 2008, he spent nearly 9 years in different companies of Lohia Global, leading strategic fronts and fostering engagements with brands like Wal-Mart, Tesco, IKEA, Pottery and Barns, Target and others. The initial Years at Designco, a handicraft—export arm of Lohia Global, were of great importance for Ayush in his learning. With his acumen and hard work, the company became a highest export award winning company in metal decorative trade. He has strategically expanded the portfolio of Lohia Global by acquiring the stainless steel manufacturing unit, where he roped in an exposure to the production and development of the raw steel. During his association with the stain-less steel unit he developed his perspectives about the production and development science.
As CEO at Lohia Auto Industries, Mr. Ayush is leading the team and provides thought leadership, vision, strategy and roadmap to enable LAI’s product and business strategies across national and global markets. He leads a team of strategists, R&D, Sales, services, marketing, and business development managers who work closely with the brand, dealers, vendors and agencies to ensure optimal delivery of consumer experiences across the company’s pallet of offerings. He has built a strong portfolio of products, strategically positioned at different segments, which provides Lohia Auto Industries, an opportunity to touch a larger base of customers.
EDUCATION CREDENTIALS:
Mr. Ayush Lohia is an alumnus of Delhi University and earned his graduate degree in commerce with cost accounting and management as specialization. He has also completed a number of management development programs with some of the reputed business institutes in India, like, BIMT and MDI.
Mr. Ayush is a well sought after speaker in technology and management institutes. His in-depth industry knowledge and easy to connect personality has made him a regular at the podium of colleges.
He is also involved in numerous mentor ship programs in which he mentors Lohia Global junior to senior level managers on new idea incubation and various strategies that their companies need to adopt.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND INTERESTS:
Mr.Ayush always believes in creating amazing consumer experiences that inspire consumer behavior and arrives top-line growth and maximizes ROI. He is a true believer of the Leadership from the front, lead by example”.
He is a travel enthusiast and since his childhood, he has been an avid lover of automobiles. He loves driving different terrains and owns a good—collection of cars.
PHILANTHROPY:
Mr. Ayush is a spiritual in nature and has faith in the power of ”Good-Karma”. He believes that education is the foundation of a prosperous society. He is dedicatedly working on social projects promoted by ”Lohia Manav Kalyan”, a trust run by Lohia Global, that supports the education for underprivileged.
Mr. Nitish Arora
Lead Natural Resources Defense Council, (NRDC India)
Dr. Deb Mukherji
Chief Advisor to Chairman, Anglian Omega Group
Dr. Deb Mukherji
Chief Advisor to Chairman, Anglian Omega Group
I started my career with Indian Air Force in 1985-91 as Flight Lieutenant. Afterwards I have been working in automotive industry in India for past 35 years. I have been at CEO Level position for more than 10 years for large Japanese and other MNCs in India. I have worked with JBM, Hongo, Caparo and Bestex in the auto components sector. I was instrumental in bringing in several foreign joint venture partners and set up successful projects in India. I have set up and successfully ran several large scale businesses in India, Thailand and Mexico. I have been an entrepreneur for past 10 years and have successfully run my own businesses. In 2018 I merged my companies with Anglian Omega, an international business group into automotive and infrastructure businesses in India.
Together with Omega Group we started a company - Omega Seiki Pvt. Ltd. to manufacture electric vehicles in India. Our 3 wheeler named RAGE+ was completely developed in-house with indigenous battery and powertrain technology. The vehicle is entirely designed, developed and “Made in India” vehicle. The company has launched 2/3 and 4 wheelers in 2021 and is planning to launch in Bangladesh in 2023.
I brought in iM3NY a USA based company for manufacturing Li-Ion batteries in India as JV partner with Omega Seiki. Also brought in Jaesung Tech. Korea for manufacturing hi technology Powertrains in India for EVs. I am now working with a French collaborator in making Hydrogen mobility scalable and affordable.
I have been an advisor to Govt. of India Ministry of Industries, MSME for promotion of several Govt. schemes for artisans from 2016-19. I am working with National Skill Development Council on a industry, Govt. skill development clusters pan India.
I have been recently named in the list of Top 50 global influencers and Thought Leaders by Your Story and Leaders’360 organisations.
I am currently mentoring several start ups in Electric mobility, last mile logistics and battery manufacturing in India. I am also working closely with IIT Delhi, IIT Ropar, SRM University, VIT University, DSEU and Indira Gandhi Technical University for Women in promoting Green technologies in India, collaborating industry and academia.
Publications : Various papers, articles on Indian industry and economy in various publications in India. Published book on Evaluation of Indian auto components companies on global scale comparing with Chinese auto components companies by Lap Publishing Germany’2013.
Featured in the list of 50 most important influencers in Leaders’360 and by Your Story publication in 2020. Co authored a book on Li-Ion Battery Supply chain in India with Prof. Saon Ray of ICRIER, to be published by Springer in fall of 2023.
Dr. Aanchal Jain
Chief Executive Officer, PMI Electro Mobility Solutions Private Limited
Dr. Aanchal Jain
Chief Executive Officer, PMI Electro Mobility Solutions Private Limited
Aanchal Jain is a dynamic and visionary leader currently serving as the CEO of PMI Electro, a renowned global technology company specializing in advanced electric bus manufacturing. Her relentless pursuit of knowledge and her desire to make a significant impact led her to pursue a Ph.D. in Economics, equipping her with a unique blend of skills in policy, macro-economy analysis, and business acumen.
Apart from contributing as an Economist at various reputed global organizations, Aanchal has been a visiting scholar at Harvard University and visiting faculty at University of California, Berkeley.
Having gained invaluable experience working with international brands and economic consulting firms, Aanchal’s exceptional leadership skills, strategic thinking, and ability to drive growth are a true value-add to PMI Electro.
Aanchal holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Northwestern University, MSc in Economics from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and a Bachelor’s degree from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University.
Aanchal's leadership style is characterized by her ability to inspire and empower her team. She fosters a culture of collaboration and encourages her employees to think creatively, pushing the boundaries of technological advancements. A true advocate for sustainability and corporate responsibility, she is guiding PMI Electro towards environment-friendly practices, spearheading initiatives to reduce the company's carbon footprint and promote responsible manufacturing processes.
Mr. Jinal Shah
Founder and CEO, Expandus Consulting
Mr. Jinal Shah
Founder and CEO, Expandus Consulting
Founded in 2014; Expandus is a boutique research and consulting firm focusing on Automotive, Electronic and Plastic Industries offering granular insights, hard-to-find Market & Competitive intelligence supporting informed decision making. We also handhold on Top-line/Bottom-line improvisations making growth happen!
For the 2W, 3W ICE & EV Industry, we offer Model-level Production & Sales Volume Forecasting Database services. Additionally, customised & integrated model/variant level database for Vehicle/Engine/Component Specifications, Features mapping. For Aftermarket suppliers, we offer Vehicles-in-Service data, comprehensive OEM Part Numbers, Part Pricing Analysis, Addressable Opportunity Identification at Component and Part number levels.
Dr. Vikas Almadi
Chairman & Managing Director, Vrinda Nano Technologies(VNT)
Dr. Vikas Almadi
Chairman & Managing Director, Vrinda Nano Technologies(VNT)
Dr. Vikas Almadi as the distinguished & renowned international speaker with unparalleled expertise in power management systems, power protection systems, and the digital transformation of power grids.
A trailblazer in his field, Dr. Almadi, an engineer, pioneered the introduction of SMPS-based power systems for the telecom industry in the country. Furthermore, he holds the distinction of being the pioneer in India for introducing Lightning and Surge protection systems adhering to the stringent IEC standards.
Driven by an unwavering passion for green energy, Dr. Almadi places a premium on the lives that breathe it. His personal crusade is dedicated to creating a world where safe, efficient, and green power systems not only power our lives but also ensure clean, breathable air.
In addition to his keen awareness of the latest industry trends, Dr. Almadi remains at the forefront by integrating cutting-edge concepts such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into VNT's product offerings.
Through this innovative approach, his company empowers customers to realize their goals of decarbonization, safety, and digital transformation, setting the stage for a sustainable future.
Mr. Preetesh Singh
Specialist CASE and Alternate Powertrains, NRI Consulting & Solutions India
Mr. Preetesh Singh
Specialist CASE and Alternate Powertrains, NRI Consulting & Solutions India
Mr. Preetesh Singh works as a Specialist CASE and Alternate Powertrains for Nomura Research Institute Consulting and Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
He has been working on strategy and operational consulting projects for global automotive OEMs, suppliers, R&D organizations, and governments.
He specializes in CASE and Alternate Powertrains and has spent over a decade on researching various topics related to Automotive Industry for the Indian and global markets. He has been instrumental in setting up the Policy Advocacy, ER&D and Alternate powertrain themes for NRI India
Preetesh is a well-known thought leader in the Automotive industry, having written over 20 reports and articles in collaboration with associations and leading media outlets. He has also spoken at various webinars and conferences about Automotive industry, including Economic times, Assocham, PHD Chamber of Commerce, CVF, REI Expo, The Battery Show India, EV Reporter, Traffic Infra Expo, EMobility+, Battery India, The Smarter India, I-Tech Media, and others.
Preetesh Singh has been actively spreading awareness of alternate fuel and powertrains and their role in future amongst the students by taking guest lectures on the alternate powertrains in different institutes such as NMIMS, Bits Pilani etc.
Mr. Abhijeet Sinha
Director, Ease of Doing Business | NHEV
Mr. Abhijeet Sinha
Director, Ease of Doing Business | NHEV
He is a Technocrat, previously member of 2014 PM Modi’s campaign in Citizen for Accountable Governance (CAG) team; currently National Program Director of Ease of Doing Business, heading India’s premier emerging Tech- Piloting agency. Also, Project Director of ambitious pilot projects like DIISHA, NHEV, Drone pilot, changing the landscape of economies with use of emerging technologies.
Mr. Anish Agarwal
Director, Sterling Gtake E-Mobility Limited
Mr. Anish Agarwal
Director, Sterling Gtake E-Mobility Limited
Anish Agarwal is a second-generation entrepreneur engaged in the business of developing and manufacturing products for the automotive industry in India. He spearheads the new initiatives of organisation in the space of connected, electric and hydrogen vehicles. Anish is the Director of Sterling Gtake E-Mobility Limited which is one of the leading suppliers of motor control units in India. Anish is also a director and Board observer of Sheeva Connected India Private Limited which is engaged in the space of in vehicle commerce and monetisation. Anish also serves as Director of Sterling Automobiles which is a reputed dealership in Delhi NCR, namely Classic Honda.
Previously Anish has concluded Business Collaboration Agreements with Meidoh Co. of Japan and has helped setup the Bangalore facility for the parent company, namely Sterling Tools Limited.
Anish has done his schooling in New Delhi at Modern School, Barakhamba Road and graduated in 2007. He has a Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Warwick and an MBA from Imperial College Business School, London.
Mr. Nitin Srivastava
Deputy General Manager, Polyplastics Industries India Pvt Ltd
Mr. Nitin Srivastava
Deputy General Manager, Polyplastics Industries India Pvt Ltd
Dynamic and results-oriented Deputy General Manager with 20+ years of techno-commercial experience in Business Development, Sales, and Marketing. Currently heading Marketing and Business Development for North India at Polyplastics Industries India Pvt. Ltd. Proven track record of leading successful teams, implementing effective strategies, and excelling in new product development. Adept at handling diverse commodities, fostering interdepartmental coordination.
Mr. Gautam Pal
Head of Domestic Business, Gensol Electric Vehicles
Mr. Gautam Pal
Head of Domestic Business, Gensol Electric Vehicles
Gautam Pal, Head of Domestic Business, Gensol EV, comes with close to a decade and half of work experience in the Automotive industry.
He has worked in profiles of Business Planning & Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, B2B Fleet engagements, Product Marketing & Brand building in companies like Hyundai Motors India, Mahindra & Mahindra, TVS Motors and Sun Mobility in both personal mobility and commercial segment space.
Mr. Rituraj Gautam
Energy Train Lead & Founding Partner, Exponent Energy
Mr. Rituraj Gautam
Energy Train Lead & Founding Partner, Exponent Energy
Rituraj is an electrical engineering graduate from IIT Kharagpur and has a keen interest in Power Electronics. Since 2013, he has been building EV technologies designed for Indian conditions and has gained a deep understanding of EV platforms from design all the way up to production. He has a penchant for building collaborative, high-impact engineering teams that love solving complex problems with a smile on their face.
Ms. Kinjal Shah
Vice President and Co-Group Head, ICRA Limited
Dr. Yogesh Bhatia
CEO & MD, LML Emotion Pvt. Ltd.
Dr. Yogesh Bhatia
CEO & MD, LML Emotion Pvt. Ltd.
Dr. Yogesh Bhatia is a true leader who has the inherent ability to continue his path of commitment and achievement, irrespective of the challenges which may mar his vision and passion to deliver consistently.
He has a real ambition of redefining the personal mobility category with global innovations and engineering in the Electric Mobility space and given his pedigree and passion, he is already charging ahead by roping in global e-mobility experts, industry veterans, as well as strategic partners in manufacturing and R&D. Which is why he’s fondly referred as an Entrepreneur, Visionary and Doer.
Mr. Ashim Sharma
Partner & Group Head – Business Performance Improvement, NRI
Mr. Ashim Sharma
Partner & Group Head – Business Performance Improvement, NRI
After completing his B.Tech with Honours in Mechanical Engineering from National Institute of Technology (NIT), Hamirpur, Ashim started his career at Mahindra (Automotive Sector) wherein he worked with in the core team that launched the new Mahindra Bolero in 2007.Thereafter, he went on to do his MBA from SP Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai.
Ashim leads the Business Performance Improvement Group of NRI Consulting in India and has been with the firm for the last 6 and 1/2 years. Most of his work has been in areas of Overall Business Strategy, New Product Development, Technological Readiness, Innovation Readiness, Scenario Planning, Market Entry, Cost Reduction, Project Management and Organisational Restructuring,
Ashim has developed thought leadership in the area of scenario planning, alternate automotive power trains (Electric, Hybrid, Natural Gas, etc.), Modularity, Mass Manufacturing, New forms of Mobility, Engineering Services Outsourcing, etc.
Mr. Apurba Das Mohapatra
Business Director, Terra Motors
Mr. Apurba Das Mohapatra
Business Director, Terra Motors
Apurba brings over a decade of diverse business growth experience across the Middle East and Asia, with deep expertise in India. He has actively guided startups from inception to unicorn status, instilling a profit-driven tenacity.
As a seasoned sales and marketing expert, Apurba has led initiatives that surpass goals and built top teams, while navigating complexities. His focus on EVs sharpens his future outlook.
Having successfully driven growth across emerging Asian markets, Apurba is poised to ignite success for his venture at Terra. His passion for progress, inventive spirit and client connections accelerate sustainable growth.
Apurba knows what it takes to steer a company down the road to victory. He brings creative momentum - the ability to tap unchartered terrain and construct new opportunities.
Mr. Nitin Rathod
Deputy General Manager – Sales, Dürr India Private Limited
Mr. Nitin Rathod
Deputy General Manager – Sales, Dürr India Private Limited
Mr. Nitin Rathod holds a Graduate degree in Instrumentation engineering with MBA in
Marketing.
He has over 20 years of work experience in Turnkey Technical Sales & Business
Development, Proposals & Cost estimation of Industrial Paintshop projects and Paint
application technology. He specialises a deep understanding of the paintshop
processes & its auxiliary systems, having extensive exposure to various O.E.M’s, Auto
ancillaries & Global customers and a wide career with the leading paint shop suppliers.
Currently associated with Dürr India since 4 years, responsible for Sales of turnkey
paintshop solutions to Industrial and 2 / 3 Wheeler business verticals
Mr. Pushan Sharma
Director, CRISIL Ltd
Mr. Pushan Sharma
Director, CRISIL Ltd
Pushan has more than 10 years of experience in the field of strategy, research, risk assessment and competitive landscaping amongst others in the automobile, agriculture, and consumption sectors. He has worked with leading automobile, auto-component, agriculture and food processing organisations, enabling data-backed decision making.
Prior to joining CRISIL Ltd., he worked for Godrej and Boyce, Mumbai as Manager Strategy for the process equipment business. His role involved opportunity identification for business diversification.
Mr. Mohit Adnani
Manager, CRISIL Ltd
Mr. Mohit Adnani
Manager, CRISIL Ltd
Mohit Adnani currently heads the Automobile and Aviation teams at CRISIL Market Intelligence and Analytics. Mr. Adnani brings extensive experience of more than 10 years to CRISIL. He has been associated with notable organizations, including the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation and KPMG India.
Mr. Adnani holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Thadomal Shahani Engineering College and a Master's in Business Administration from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies.
Mr. Poorvak Kapoor
Vice President, Technology, Euler Motors
Mr. Poorvak Kapoor
Vice President, Technology, Euler Motors
Ambitious & determined, Poorvak Kapoor currently works as the VP of Technology at Euler Motors. Euler Motors is an Indian EV company focused on electric commercial vehicles. The company is developing & deploying innovative technology solutions to democratize a swift EV transition, building EVs that are designed for India, from India.
Poorvak’s responsibilities include defining requirements and designing cloud infrastructure for connected vehicles- over-the-air updates (OTA), remote commands, remote telemetry, and IOT. He is part of the engineering leadership team at the company.
The company has built India’s most powerful three-wheeler cargo vehicle, Euler HiLoad EV, and is now serving some of the biggest e-commerce names such as Flipkart, Bigbasket, Udaan, Zomato, and Magenta, amongst others. The company has raised USD 82 million since its inception with GIC Singapore, Blume Ventures, Jetty Ventures, and ADB Ventures being leading investors.
The company is recognized worldwide and has secured an international patent at the US Patent and Trademark Office for building India’s first arc reactor liquid-cooled battery pack for commercial EVs in India.
He comes armed with an overall experience of around a decade across diverse organizations like Cube26 Frankly.me, where he worked as a backend developer. He also worked at Juggernaut Books as Senior Software Engineering.
Poorvak has completed his graduation from the IMS Engineering College, Ghaziabad where he studied computer science.
Mr. Manish Gupta
Vice President Business Operations, Porter
Mr. Manish Gupta
Vice President Business Operations, Porter
Mr. Gupta heads business operations at Porter. He has been associated with Porter since 2017 and has been instrumental in setting customer/partner acquisition and lifecycle engines and streamlining business processes.
He comes with 20+ years of experience in startup and internet space with 2 successful exits. He was part of the founding team of Indiamart.com and Co-founder for Unicommerce, both very successful startups. He comes with in-depth knowledge of building and scaling businesses from scratch.
He has an MBA marketing followed up with a stint at IIM Ahmedabad. When away from work he enjoys traveling, exploring & reading
Mr. Rakesh Kumar Singh
Sr. Specialist, Supply Chain Operations, FedEx Logistics
Mr. Rakesh Kumar Singh
Sr. Specialist, Supply Chain Operations, FedEx Logistics
A Sr. Specialist, Supply Chain Operations at FedEx Logistics, with over 12 years of experience in the industry, He has developed strong competencies in warehouse and distribution operations, customer service delivery, vendor management, cost control, and P&L management. He has successfully launched operational projects, implemented software solutions, and standardized processes across multiple sites and industries’ customers.
He is passionate about delivering better customer experience, achieving high standards, and pursuing leadership excellence. He is a LinkedIn Top Voice in warehouse operations and Logistics management for sharing his insights and best practices with the industry. He also shares his experience and insights as a guest speaker at top Business Schools and industry events.
Mr. Manish Chaturvedi
Engineering & Project Management, Polyplastics Industries India Pvt Ltd
Mr. Manish Chaturvedi
Engineering & Project Management, Polyplastics Industries India Pvt Ltd
Multi-functional leader with long and deep professional experience in Automotive and adjacent Industries across different geographies and cultures, including in Asia, Europe, the USA, and the Middle-East. Has been in areas of responsibilities ranging from component design/application development, customer management, business development, project & team management, to business and technology strategy development. He has a B. Tech. degree from India, and a Master’s degree from the US. He has co-authored 14 technical publications and 8 patents, and has been involved with Industry conferences as speaker, panelist and participant.
Since 2020, he is working with Polyplastics Industries India Pvt. Ltd., a market leader for decorative plastics components for the Automotive Industry. His current areas of responsibility include Business Excellence and Project Management of new products. He has a keen interest in new developments in Automotive technologies, driven by megatrends of differentiated styling, environment, and electrification.
Mr. N Mohan
Head (EVCI), Convergence Energy Services Limited
Mr. N Mohan
Head (EVCI), Convergence Energy Services Limited
Mr. N. Mohan is the Head of EV Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Business Vertical at Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). He is a Certified Energy Auditor as per the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) as well as a mechanical engineer holding an MBA in Marketing and International Business.
At CESL, his mandate is to enhance and accelerate the development of India’s clean mobility ecosystem, with a specific focus on ensuring the adequacy and reliability of India’s charging and swapping infrastructure. At present, he is leading key initiatives pertaining to national-level demand aggregation of EV charging infrastructure; performance improvement at existing charging stations; investment models for largescale deployment of charging and swapping infrastructure.
Prior to his current role, he was the CEO of the Delhi EV Cell constituted under the Transport Department, Government of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD). At the Delhi EV Cell, he led several landmark initiatives for the GNCTD in the realm of clean mobility, such as the implementation of the mandates under the Delhi EV Policy 2020 as well as the formulation of the Delhi EV Policy 2.0 and the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme, 2023 among others.
He has over 18 years of experience in policy development; regulatory advocacy; business strategy; project management; implementation of clean energy projects; digital transformation, among others.
In the past, he has held key management positions with Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) – a joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power, Government of India; Forbes Marshall Private Limited; and Triveni Turbines Limited.
Mr. Pawan Mulukutla
Director- Integrated Transport, Electric Mobility & Hydrogen, WRI India
Mr. Arvind Sharma
Board Member, Co-founder, Chief Strategy Officer, Sooorya EV
Mr. Arvind Sharma
Board Member, Co-founder, Chief Strategy Officer, Sooorya EV
Sooorya EV has been in stealth mode since 2017, working on a ‘purpose-built’ EV for the ride-sharing segment in emerging markets. The challenge with electric fleet vehicles is charging downtime & TCO, which impacts commercial viability & profitability. After many years of market research in India, the ASEAN region & Africa, and vehicle development assisted by supplier’s, we have been able to develop a unique vehicle architecture of ‘Fixed + Swappable Batteries + solar roof’ to solve the issue of charging downtime, and increase vehicle efficiency. Sooorya EV has received enquiries for over 20,000 units from global markets, even before we have launched our vehicle in the market. Now, that we are confident of achieving a great PMF (Product Market Fit), Sooorya EV is embarking on the next stage of vehicle development, with detailed engineering / prototype production / testing / validation / certification & launch.
Mr. Phaneesh S Prakash
Business Head, Porter
Mr. Phaneesh S Prakash
Business Head, Porter
Mr. Phaneesh heads Porter for Enterprise, the corporate wing of Porter. He has been instrumental in growing the business across 15 cities in PAN India.
With 10+ years of experience in operations and business development, his career expands over several industries including logistics, automobile, and lifestyle. He has driven strategic sales initiatives in unraveling complex business models and added high value to his customers helping them align their business goals with high-end technology.
He earned his MBA from the Birla Institute of Management Technology after graduating in engineering. Porter, a tech-enabled platform designed to move goods from one place to another is India’s largest marketplace for Intracity Logistics.
Mr. Sridhar Neelakantan
Director & Chief Executive Officer, Titan Engineering & Automation Limited
Mr. Sridhar Neelakantan
Director & Chief Executive Officer, Titan Engineering & Automation Limited
Mr. Sridhar has over 30 years of experience. Currently, he is the Director and Chief Executive Officer of Titan Engineering & Automation Limited that includes automation and precision manufacturing business. He has been part of the senior management team of Titan Company Limited (Titan) for over a decade. He joined Titan in 1994 as a management trainee, started his career in the supply chain of watches, and went on to take up various roles at Titan.
He also has worked in Wipro Limited, mostly based out of the UK and Finland, where he played strategic roles as Client Engagement Director for large clients in UK and Europe.
Sridhar is a Mechanical Engineer from University of Bombay and a Master of Management Studies from the S PJain.
Mr. Akshat Modi
Strategic Partnerships Leal, Exponent Energy
Mr. Akshat Modi
Strategic Partnerships Leal, Exponent Energy
An IIT and IIM graduate, Akshat comes with seven years of experience in the Indian energy industry - cultivating businesses, forging strategic partnerships and corporate strategies. Starting his journey from Bharat Petroleum to joining Panasonic as a part of Strategy & new Business Development team, Akshat has always been in the midst of India’s sustainable mobility revolution.
With a unique approach to always moving onwards and upwards, and exploring new avenues, Akshat super headed Panasonic’s cell business in India and also played a crucial part in developing the company’s charging business for EVs. Striving for affordable energy to be accessible to all, Akshat joined Exponent in 2021.
At Exponent, Akshat is dedicated to cultivating a strong customer preference for the company’s charging and battery solutions. As the Strategic Partnership Lead, Akshat is determined to carve a distinct identity for Exponent’s 15-minute rapid charging as a phenomenon. He understands that for India to have a smooth EV transition, the industry must deliver a much better TCO for end customers, and provide 100% freedom from energy impediments. With Exponent, he aims to address India's mobility challenges, expanding energy access for all.
Mr. Rani Srinivas
Founder and CEO, ZERO21 - Renewable Energy Solutions Pvt Ltd
Mr. Rani Srinivas
Founder and CEO, ZERO21 - Renewable Energy Solutions Pvt Ltd
With a remarkable career spanning over 25 years and a global footprint that extends across more than 20 countries, Rani Srinivas stands as a visionary leader committed to driving positive change in the 3-wheeler sector. As the Founder and CEO of Zero21 Renewable Energy Solutions Pvt Ltd, Rani has devoted his expertise and passion to revolutionizing the three-wheeler industry.
Founded in 2017, Zero21 Renewable Energy Solutions Pvt Ltd is Embodying the motto "Drive Differently," with a mission to transform the landscape of three-wheelers, pushing the boundaries of innovation and environmental responsibility.
Mr. Girish Nagpal
CEO & Founder, Metroride India
Mr. Girish Nagpal
CEO & Founder, Metroride India
Girish Nagpal is a person who believes that learning is a never-ending process. Girish is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO & Founder of "MetroRide," an innovative electric mobility startup. With a compelling presence and business acumen, he made a mark as a finalist on SharkTank India, showcased on SonyTV. He is a management graduate from MDI, Gurgaon.
He is very passionate about education & sustainability sectors. Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Girish's interests extend to sports and immersing himself in the knowledge found within non-fiction books. As a dedicated leader, he has held numerous esteemed positions within Toastmasters International, including Division Director and District Chief Judge. He received the prestigious “Distinguished Toastmaster Award” the highest individual education award by Toastmasters International.
Girish's commitment to guiding and empowering others is evident as he mentors individuals, clubs, and startups, while also making an impact as an angel investor.
Mr. Nitin Gupta
Co-Founder and CEO, Attero Recycling Pvt Ltd
Mr. Nitin Gupta
Co-Founder and CEO, Attero Recycling Pvt Ltd
Mr. Nitin Gupta is the CEO and Co-founder of Attero Recycling Pvt Ltd, which is India’s largest electronic asset management company with expertise in developing eco-friendly reuse and recycling solutions for electronics. He is regarded as a visionary and a technology expert with proficiency in bringing cleantech to India.
Nitin is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, with a strong foundation in Engineering. He further went on to the prestigious NYU, Stern, and London Business School to study business & marketing.
Following the mantra of “it's not waste, until it's wasted” and with a strong desire to make a notable change in the cleantech space, Nitin founded Attero in 2008.
E-waste is growing in India at the rate of 10%. Major recycling of e -waste is carried out in the non-formal sector using primitive and hazardous methods. With the objective of Rethink, Redesign, Restore and Reuse materials, Attero Recycling processes more than 144 lakh metric tons of e-waste and 1 1000 metric tonnes of lithium-ion battery waste every year. The extraction efficiency of the process adopted by Attero Recycling for lithium-ion batteries is the best in the world. Through its world- class process, Attero Recycling has also extracted valuable elements such as pure Gold, Silver, Palladium, Tin, Copper, Aluminium etc.
Nitin has been the invigorating force behind the growth and expansion of the company. Under his leadership, Attero Recycling in the last 14 years has raised a total of $30M funding over four rounds from institutional backers such as Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Granite Hill India Opportunity Ventures, Kalaari Capital, and International Finance Corporation, which is the private investment arm of the World Bank. As a technology enthusiast, he also introduced disruptive technologies in India which were recognized by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and UNFCCC. Attero has applied for more than 200 patents and has been awarded over 45 global patents to date.
At Attero Recycling, Nitin’s responsibilities revolve around envisioning organizational goals and creating plans & strategies that will help the company in achieving these goals. Nitin follows a more collaborative and entrepreneurial approach to business and the workplace, which is instrumental in the growth of the brand. He intends to establish Attero as the largest urban mining company in the world.
Mr. Abhinav Kalia
CEO and Co-founder, ARC Electric
Mr. Abhinav Kalia
CEO and Co-founder, ARC Electric
Abhinav Kalia is a seasoned professional with over 12 years of diverse experience spanning multiple sectors, including automotive, e-commerce, IT, defense, and education. As the CEO and Co-founder of ARC Electric, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the company's success and its position as a leader in the B2B EV platform and sustainable corporate transportation industry.
Mr. Pankaj Sharma
President, Kinetic Green
Mr. Pankaj Sharma
President, Kinetic Green
Pankaj Sharma, a veteran with over 25 years in the automotive industry, now leads Kinetic Green as President - 2 Wheeler. His career has been driven by a passion for simplifying lives and making a positive impact. From global brands like Ola Electric, Royal Enfield, and Volkswagen to Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors, he has held leadership positions across various sectors, gaining a deep understanding of the industry.
A firm believer in electric mobility's potential to create a sustainable future, Pankaj actively shapes the industry's transformation. He prioritizes customer needs, ensuring a seamless and positive experience. He champions operational efficiency, embracing innovative models like direct-to-consumer (D2C) strategies. Continuously seeking improvement, he advocates for rethinking, simplifying, and embracing innovation. His focus extends beyond immediate success, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable world for generations to come.
Pankaj's extensive experience and passion make him a valuable resource for anyone interested in the future of mobility. He is always eager to connect and share his insights.
Mr. M Venkatesan
Associate Vice President & Business Head - Automation Business, TEAL
Mr. M Venkatesan
Associate Vice President & Business Head - Automation Business, TEAL
Titan Engineering & Automation Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Titan Company Limited, a TATA group company. Mr M Venkatesan – Associate Vice President and Business Head of Automation Business of TEAL, which provides turnkey assembly & testing solutions to various industry segments.
He has over 30 years of wide experience across various functions such as Automation / Machine Design, Business development, Sales and Project Management.
A Mechanical engineer by profession has done post-graduation in engineering and business management, played a key role in penetrating Automation business to over 130+ customers and expanding the foot print to 20 countries in the span of 15 years.
Mr. Akihiro Ueda
Chief Executive Officer, Terra Motors
Mr. Akihiro Ueda
Chief Executive Officer, Terra Motors
Mr. Akihiro Ueda, Director & CEO - Terra Motors Corporation
After graduating from university, he joined Sharp Corporation in 2008. After 3 years at the head office, he moved to the United Arab Emirates. After that, he was engaged in expanding the home electronics business in the Middle East and Africa region through his assignment to Saudi Arabia and Egypt. In March 2015, he joined Terra Motors Co., Ltd. As a sales manager, he contributed in growing Bangladesh business from 0 to 10 Mil USD. After that, he served as General Manager of the Group's International business in 4 countries in Asia, and in October 2019 became CEO and Representative Director at Terra Motors Corporation.
Mr. Vinay Piparsania
Founder & Principal, MillenStrat Advisory & Research
Mr. Vinay Piparsania
Founder & Principal, MillenStrat Advisory & Research
Vinay is a global automotive industry veteran, with emerging market operational experience in India, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Associated with Ford Motor Company for 20 years, Vinay has directed the planning, development and launch of several new products and services at Ford India, Ford Group Philippines, Ford Asia-Pacific, and Ford Global Business Services.
Vinay is Founder and Principal of MillenStrat Advisory & Research, a specialized consultancy to OEM automotive enterprises, start-ups, and dealerships, supporting their transformation and growth to mobility solutions through technology enabled strategies. He an Advisory Board member at LML Emotion and at CamCom Technologies. Vinay is also the Business Advisor for India with Transnational Strategy Group (TSG), a Washington DC based global commercial, economic/political and policy consultancy, providing services to private sector and sovereign government clients. Formerly, Vinay has been the Global Consulting Director - Automotive, with Counterpoint, the leading Asian research firm, monitoring technology and market trends on the automotive/mobility industry around the world. Vinay has supported the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT Delhi), as the first CEO of the eminent institutes Endowment Management Foundation.
Vinay has a mechanical engineering degree from IIT Delhi, an MBA from Tulane University (New Orleans, USA), and has undertaken the Executive Management Program on “Building a Global Enterprise - India” by Harvard Business School. He is based in Gurgaon/New Delhi, India.
Mr. Vineet Talwar
VP- Sales & Marketing, LPS Bossard Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Vineet Talwar
VP- Sales & Marketing, LPS Bossard Pvt. Ltd.
Vineet Talwar has joined LPS Bossard group in March 1999. He currently holds the position of Vice-President.
Since the startup of Bossard in India, he been leading strategic account and business development activities across regions.
With over 25 years of global leadership and marketing experience, he works directly with top management and executive team right from the development of the growth strategy to its execution.
He has been a member of global team responsible for development of Smart Factory Logistic solution which uses automated sensors to collect logistic data and order management know as Smart Bin. This solution was reported by International leading experts as the best practice for Industry 4.0.
With master’s in management from AICTE New Delhi, he has been to several executive education programs at IIM, ISB, MDI and has extensively across cultures globally and active speaker of various professional bodies like CII, ACMA etc.
Mr. Narain Karthikeyan
Founder & CEO, DriveX
Mr. Narain Karthikeyan
Founder & CEO, DriveX
A prominent international figure in the world’s motorsports circuit, Narain Karthikeyan holds the prestige of being the first Indian to compete in the Formula One Championship. Drawing inspiration from his father - a racer who has seven South India Rally titles to his name, Karthikeyan raced for several teams across the world in his formative years. In 2010, Karthikeyan was awarded the Padma Shri Award - India's fourth highest civilian award for his astounding performances in motorsports.
After ending his single-seater career in 2019 (to be verified), Karthikeyan continued to work extensively with automotive OEMs in manufacturing and development.
For Narain Karthikeyan, shifting gears from racing to entrepreneurship was a natural progression; Karthikeyan hails from a family of entrepreneurs - a 100-year-old reputed business house with various philanthropic and commercial interests in energy, education, healthcare, and textiles. In addition to co-founding Leap Green Energy, Karthikeyan joined forces with his childhood friend, Christopher Sargunam, to found DriveX – a digital-first company that helps sell, trade and distribute pre-loved motorcycles and scooters. Within two years of the company’s formation, in 2022, DriveX was valued at ₹178 crore, backed by the TVS Group - one of the biggest motorcycle manufacturers in the world.
As Founder & CEO at DriveX, Narain Karthikeyan oversees critical areas including operations, production, sales and marketing, and tech.
Dr. Shweta Singh
Founder & CEO, Ennoble IP Consultancy Private Limited
Mr. Saurabh Nambiar
Co- founder of operations, Cipher Infinity Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Dr. Puneet Mohan
Innovator & Founder, Quantum Leap Systems LLP
Mr. Rau Sharma
Founder, JSR Mobility & Technologies
Mr. Vishal Sharma
India Lead, Epic Car Conversions Ltd
