EMobilty 40UNDER40 Special (Recognizing India's Dynamic Young EV Leaders)

RECOGNIZING INDIA'S DYNAMIC YOUNG EV LEADERS

EMobility+ is thrilled to come out with an exclusive special feature of EMobility+ 40 under 40 Here are the names of the most dynamic and young EV professionals who have accelerated the Indian EV industry in 2023 and have made a mark for themselves. EMobility+ recognises their contributions and congratulates each one of these leaders for their significant achievements. From pioneering innovations to groundbreaking initiatives, these leaders are accelerating the shift towards a cleaner, greener future. We look forward to a greener economy under the leadership of these stalwarts."

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HEMANT KABRA Director Bgauss Auto pvt ltd

PowerGrid, AsiaPacfic DNV

FIMERIndia PvtLtd

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JADHAV CEO&Director JendamarkIndia

PRASOON CHAUDHARY Founder&Managing Director AN3Techno PowerLtd

NIKOLEV(Nikol Automotive PvtLtd)

KUMAR HeadofSupply Chain& Manufacturing EulerMotors

PREETESH SINGH SpecialistCASEand AlternatePowertrains NomuraResearch InstituteConsulting andSolutionsIndia Pvt Ltd

AGARWAL CTO&Co-founder MetroRide

PrincipalConsultant, SustainableTransport RicardoEnergy andEnvironment

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Head-R&D OmegaSeiki Mobility

Randheer Singh

DIRECTOR - ELECTRIC MOBILITY AND ACC PROGRAM

NITI AAYOG

Mr Singh played a crucial role in the successful execution of the Advanced Chemistry Cell PLI valued at 2.5 billion USD, demonstrating his exceptional leadership skills and technical acumen Furthermore, he spearheaded the development of the world's first Battery Swapping Policy and Standards, which has been widely recognized as a pioneering effort in the field In addition to his impressive accomplishments, Mr. Singh is also leading the Shoonya Campaign, a consumer awareness and lastmile delivery electrification initiative that aims to promote sustainable mobility and reduce carbon emissions. He has authored several highly significant technical reports on Battery Recycling, Cell Chemistry, Battery Storage, EV Financing, and Charging Infrastructure, reflecting his extensive knowledge and experience in the private Automotive Industry, the Oil sector, and the government. Mr. Singh's work is focused on driving decarbonization efforts in the transport sector and developing innovative Battery Storage solutions that go beyond traditional Lithium-ion storage for EVs and BESS With over 15 years of experience, B Tech in Electrical Engineering, and an MBA from IIM Calcutta, he is an expert in the field and is highly respected for his contributions to sustainable mobility and energy storage technologies

Gopalakrishnan VC

DIRECTOR, AUTOMOTIVE AND EV SECTOR

GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA

Gopalakrishnan VC is Director, Automotive and EV sector, with Govt of Telangana His role entails the gamut of investor relations from generating potential leads to landing their investments in Telangana A portion of his work day also involves stakeholder interaction to keep a vigilant eye on policy measures of the state to improve the ease of doing business. Telangana Mobility Valley, India’s first and one-of-its-kind New Mobility focused cluster, was launched in February 2023 during Hyderabad E-Mobility Week celebrations This is a major achievement of the state which materialised with support from every player in the ecosystem His professional experience covers Energy, Automotive and Consumer durable sectors In his most recent stint with a Japanese automotive manufacturer, he managed Business Development and Customer Programs Prior to this, he has done PGP in Management at ISB Hyderabad with Operations and Marketing majors. His Bachelor's is from NIT Calicut in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, post which he has worked for a short term in Power Sector in the Operations vertical

N Mohan

CEO (DELHI EV CELL), TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT

GOVT

OF NCT OF DELHI

Mr N Mohan is the CEO of Delhi EV Cell, a Delhi Government's Transport Department division He is a seasoned executive with years of management and leadership expertise He has more than 17 years of expertise in the energy industry, directing and implementing large-scale energy efficiency projects and electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects at the national and state levels He is a BEE Certified Energy Auditor and a Mechanical Engineer with an MBA in Marketing and International Business He held key management positions before joining Delhi EV Cell at Convergence Energy Services Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) and EESL ( a joint venture of PSUs of the Ministry of Power, GoI), Forbes Marshall (P) Ltd, and Triveni Turbines Limited He has played a significant role in establishing Delhi as the EV capital of India Delhi has achieved the highest EV penetration in the country at 11 8%, with over 1 15 lakh EV registrations and a vast charging infrastructure comprising 4,230 charging points and 256 swapping stations across the city His vision for Delhi is ambitious, aiming to have 18,000+ charging points within 3 kilometers of anywhere in the city by 2025 To raise public awareness about EVs, various initiatives have been implemented, including guidebooks, and the Open Database for EV Charging, which provides real-time data and API linkage for all charging and swapping providers operating in Delhi The city has also procured 300 e-buses and is aiming to have 8180+ electric buses by FY 2026 Incentives for EVs, including purchase and scrapping incentives, are driving adoption across various categories A dedicated EV cell ensure proper policy implementation and operations. Delhi's efforts towards EV adoption under Mr. Mohan's leadership serve as a model for other cities to follow.

Nishant Arya

VICE CHAIRMAN & MD

JBM GROUP

Nishant Arya is the Vice Chairman & MD of the US $2 6bn global Indian conglomerate JBM Group and Chairman of Linde Wiemann GmbH, Germany. JBM Group is present across sectors such as Auto components & systems, Electric Vehicles & Buses, EV Charging Infra, EV Aggregates, Engineering & Design services, Renewable Energy, Environment Management, Artificial Intelligence, etc He is a graduate in Business Administration from Bradford University, U.K and has further studied in the London School of Economics He took charge as the Executive Director of JBM Group back in 2010 Since then, driven with a strong desire towards sustaining the environment while scaling the business, Nishant has played a pivotal role in transitioning the Group from being product driven to now a sustainable solutions provider in each of its business domains As a thought leader in the Indian EV space, Nishant has conceptualized an end-to-end e-mobility ecosystem which has been indigenously designed by JBM to foster faster deployment of electric vehicles in the country Nishant has been instrumental in creating so models at JBM Group by strategically s domains such as energy storage, EV chargin towards devising an integrated zero emissio green footprint Recently, Nishant also repre UN climate change conference -COP26. Fu played an active role in the Dubai World Exp Indian competencies in domains such as E Cities, etc

Prasoo Chaud

FOUNDER & M DIRECTOR

AN3 TECH LTD

n Electrical & Elec and vast 11+ Years of experience in the Pow Telecom, Automobile & Building Efficiency s Chaudhary is an expert veteran of the indus wisdom guides us toward the path of excellen Unit Head for one of the largest Indian multina Group, he has led the establishment of the Module Manufacturing business, creating a revenue stream and fundamental involvemen EPC business! His negotiation skills, fused background and vast experience in the lead corporates like SUNSURE ENERGY, LANCO CONTROLS INC , etc , have always helped A targets, well-planned, and on-time He b profound expertise in financial modelling & d viability studies

Kanv Garg PRESIDENT AND CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER,

GENSOL GROUP

Kanv Garg is a well-recognised clean energy and mobility sector evangelist and industry speaker. He has been a trusted advisor to a variety of organizations - national and sub-national Government entities, International Funding Institutions (IFIs), leading industrial conglomerates, energy players, auto OEMs, non-for-profits, startups and leading funds Currently, Kanv is President and Chief Growth Officer at the Gensol Group. He is ex-Director of Corporate Strategy, New Mobility Business for the Petromin Corporation, based out of Jeddah (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Prior to this, Kanv was the eMobility Energy Lead for EY Parthenon in the Middle East, and the eMobility Energy Lead for EY in India He has also spent impactful and market-creating stints in the solar sector with the World Bank Group, the Planning Commission of India, and Evalueserve Kanv has around 18 years of experience at the ever-evolving cross-section of energy and mobility sectors, addressing CXOs challenges on strategy & implementation, program design, investments, and partnerships & collaboration. ness, Hyderabad has Institute of

Mohammad Safa Azhar

CO-FOUNDER AND CEO

AZHAR ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED

Meet Mohammad Safa Azhar, an accomplished engineer, entrepreneur, and CEO of Azhar Engineering Private Limited, the parent company of Sonik Mobility, an EV charging station infrastructure startup With a B S and M S in Aerospace Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University, USA, Mohammad's academic prowess is well-established Due to his exemplary thesis in Astrodynamics, he was chosen as one of the speakers at the American Astronautical Society/American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Conference in 2019 After completing his education, he moved back to India and was appointed as the Managing Director of Sidra Homestyles Private Limited, a home furnishings export house Under his leadership, the company's revenue increased significantly He started Sonik Mobility to address the challenges in the adoption of EVs, especially in Tier-2 and Tier-3 Indian cities and has already received the FICCI TNIE Startup Stars award for the Best Energy Startup of the Year 2022 Mohammad is passionate about innovation and aspires to be a leader in facilitating the switch to EVs in India, especially in smaller cities

Hemal Navinchandra Thakkar

SENIOR PRACTICE LEADER & DIRECTOR – CONSULTING

CRISIL MARKET INTELLIGENCE & ANALYTICS

Hemal has over 15+ years of experience in the automotive, logistics and road traffic segment He currently leads CRISIL’s Consulting business for Transport, Logistics & Mobility practice In this role Hemal oversees a diverse 18 member team who are responsible for CRISIL’s diverse offerings in the consulting segment spreading across areas like short term and long term strategy formulation, market opportunity assessment, competitive benchmarking, road traffic assessment and commercial due diligence to name a few Hemal also plays a leading role in CRISIL’s franchise initiatives and represents CRISIL in various industry forums Hemal in the past has worked on several marqee assignments for the automotive industry like “Automotive Mission Plan 2026” a joint 10 year forward looking policy document for the automotive industry that included industry bodies like SIAM, ACMA, FADA and TMA. He has also worked with several OEMs and component manufacturers in the alternate fuel space helping them understand how the powertrain mix across segments is expected to shape up going forward especially considering the dynamic situation on ground with numerous options like petrol, diesel, natural gas, hybrids, EVs and fuel cells being available and also look at transitions in global geographies Hemal has also been entrusted with the responsibility of taking CRISILs legacy in road traffic assessment to a newer high and is working actively with investors, regulators and financiers to achieve the same With investments in warehousing and Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLPs), Hemal is well placed to evaluate opportunities for investment and supporting financiers in evaluating funding opportunities Hemal started his career with CRISL and before rejoining in his second stint he was a part of marquee institutions like Tata Motors Ltd. (Commercial Vehicles Business Unit), ICRA Management Consulting Services Ltd (IMACS) and Euro Asia Consulting

Hemant Kabra

DIRECTOR BGAUSS AUTO PVT LTD

Mr Hemant Kabra is a highly respected and inspiring young entrepreneur who currently serves as the Director at BGauss Auto Pvt Ltd He is deeply committed to revolutionizing the electric mobility sector and established BGauss with the clear objective of driving transformative change At BGauss, the mission is to provide their valued customers with superior and affordable twowheeler electric Scooter, placing the highest priority on safety and affordability Hemant Kabra's dynamic approach and exceptional qualities play a crucial role in shaping the company's strategies, fuelled by his passionate desire to make a lasting impact in the industry He actively leads the Research & Development, new product development, and best people practices in the electric mobility domain His remarkable expertise in mergers and acquisitions has been invaluable in driving the company's growth, and his willingness to generously share knowledge and visionary insights has fostered a collaborative environment Hemant's unwavering dedication to excellence, combined with his relentless drive for innovation, positions him as a true pioneer in the realm of sustainable transportation

Alok Mishra

BUSINESS LEAD-POWER GRID

ASIA PACIFIC, DNV

Alok is a seasoned professional with over 13 years of experience in the energy sector, currently serving as the Business LeadPower Grid Asia at DNV His expertise provides him with a deep understanding of the energy landscape, including emerging trends and challenges Alok's educational background in engineering and an MBA gives him a unique perspective in approaching energy-related projects from both technical and business standpoints, making him effective in leading initiatives related to decarbonization, offshore wind, and electric vehicle (EV) integration

Alok's notable contributions in the field have earned him recognition through the Clean Mobility Leadership: Young Achiever Award in India, showcasing his exceptional achievements in advancing clean and sustainable mobility solutions

With his extensive experience and leadership skills, Alok is capable of offering valuable insights into the ever-changing energy landscape His professional achievements and knowledge position him as a prominent figure in the energy sector, with the potential to positively impact the industry's future

Beyond his role in the energy sector, Alok plays a significant role in the electric vehicle (EV) market His expertise allows him to design and implement comprehensive programs to promote and accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles These programs cover areas such as infrastructure development, charging networks, incentive schemes, and policy frameworks, supporting the transition to electric mobility

Alok's capabilities also extend to conducting thorough due diligence on EV-related projects and initiatives, ensuring informed decision-making for stakeholders Additionally, he serves as a reliable resource for independent testing of EV components, technologies, and systems, ensuring safety and performance standards are met

Furthermore, Alok advises businesses and organizations on fleet electrification strategies, taking into consideration factors such as total cost of ownership, charging infrastructure requirements, and operational efficiencies

With his comprehensive understanding of the EV market and its interplay with the broader energy sector, Alok offers valuable insights and recommendations to stakeholders aiming to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the shift towards electric mobility His contributions contribute to a more sustainable and progressive energy future

Praveen Kumar

GLOBAL HEAD - ELECTRIC VEHICLE - ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT EMBITEL TECHNOLOGIES (VW GROUP COMPANY)

Praveen Kumar is a seasoned professional business leader with over 2 decades of expertise in the electric vehicle (EV) industry with a CEO Mindset He is currently the Head of Product Engineering Solution for Electric Vehicles at Embitel Technologies, part of CARIAD, Volkswagen Group Company, where he is responsible for the global EV business P&L and cutting-edge technologies penetration for future mobility platforms through Software Defined Vehicles enabling to meet Mobility Objectives and its Value Creation for EV powertrain and Ecosystem level Spearheading EV Solutions with Automotive Cyber Security ISO21434 focusing on multi-layer security with Functional safety ISO26262 & Road vehicle SOTIF (ISO21448) and Charging Communication ISO15118 (V2G, Plug & Charge, OCPP)

Praveen is an Agile and Project Management Professional at portfolio level, member registered with Ministry of corporate affair for Independent Director who has worked with several global OEMs and Tier 1 He is also the founder of an electric racing car and an industry expert in Lithium ion/Polymer battery development from cell to pack level He has lead business across Europe, US and Asia pacific Markets

Chief System Engineer for Battery Electric & Fuel cell powertrain solutions, focussing on Modular Platform Solution ArchitectureTraction Motor Controller, High Speed Compressors for FCV, Battery Management System, Bidirectional onboard Charger cum inverter Leading Future Mobility Platform through Software Defined Vehicles (SDV) Praveen is passionate about enriching people's lives through sustainable and innovative Emobility technology solutions and has extensive experience across industrial, government policies, research, academic, entrepreneurial, coaching, and social awareness campaigns

Nitish Arora

LEAD ELECTRIC MOBILITY & CLEAN ENERGY

NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL (NRDC) INDIA

Nitish is an economist with about ten years experience in policy research, evaluating welfare programs & building cleantech businesses across the domains of renewable energy, mobility, construction & infrastructure development and circular economy. He has played an instrumental role in shaping India's circular economy strategy

Off late he has been partnering with Govt & businesses for mainstreaming electric mobility in India and currently leads the Electric Mobility & Clean Energy program at Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), India He has acted as an advisor to several State Govts on their EV policies As part of his corporate stints, he has led Strategic Alliances, M&A & Government relations functions for HeroMotoCorp's new age brand VIDA, Ola Electric, Lithium Urban Technologies He has also been associated with several startups & led fundraising for some of the D2C brands & cleantech ventures. Functions related to strategy, research, partnerships & advocacy, are of prime interest to him

Further he has been instrumental infilling some critical knowledge-gaps and demystifying sector challenges through some of the Industry first projects & their assessment to bring about a radical shift in narrative around e-mobility in India Some of these include the country's first multi-modal EV pilot in Nagpur, first large scale battery swapping pilotin Gurgaon etc He has been instrumental in getting battery swapping recognized as a legitimate form of EV charging.Together his stints with businesses, policymakers & think tanks positions him uniquely for designing effective interventions and executing complex projects to support climate commitments Recognizing his contribution and thought leadership, he has been invited at various national & international forums to share perspectives & has also published over 30 publications

Gaurav Kumar

HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN & MANUFACTURING

EULER MOTORS

Gaurav Kumar is currently Head of Supply Chain & Manufacturing, at Euler Motors Euler Motors, 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 Gaurav has extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management for Euler Motors product manufacturing in India He oversees the entire value chain and operations of the organization, from acquiring components, inventories, and vendor management to improving vehicle manufacturing and planning He has played an expansive role in the company’s flagship product as well as vehicle design In his previous position, he oversaw operations at Cube 26, a software and technology business, where he held a similar position and headed production, distribution, and quality control Additionally, he has collaborated with foreign businesses and producers to have a greater understanding of the industry and exposure to the management and development of products He has an overall working experience of a decade and has worked with international names like Amazon and Rosax Ltd He completed his MBA from Purdue University and resides in Delhi

Sajal Kishore

MANAGING DIRECTOR EVR MOTORS (ISRAELI ELECTRIC MOTOR TECHNOLOGY COMPANY)

Meet Sajal Kishore, a leader in the automotive industry with a strong focus on electric mobility With over 7 years of experience in the EV space, Sajal has worked across cultures and geographies in the automotive industry, gaining a deep understanding of the global landscape Currently serving as the Managing Director of EVR Motors, India, Sajal has led the formulation and implementation of business strategy for the company in India and anchored multiple strategic partnerships with Tier 1s and OEMs for manufacturing their advanced electric motors His vision for the future of the EV industry is centered around sustainability, innovation, and collaboration, and he is committed to bringing sustainable and innovative mobility solutions to India

Gundurao MR

PRODUCT MANAGER- EV & STORAGE

FIMER INDIA PVT LTD

Gundurao brings 11+ years of Technical expertise to the team He is responsible for all technical compliance/documentation/design and engineering for Solar string inverters, BESS solutions and EV chargers Responsible for providing optimal solutions in design and working with the commercial team to create go-to-market products He is the core person to strategize and launch EV chargers in market in collaboration with marketing team. Currently heading the product management of EV chargers for FIMER India He has completed his B E in E&C from VTU university.

Simay Akar

CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER & CO-FOUNDER INNOSES

Abhinav Garg

HEAD OF COMMERCIALS AND OPERATIONS

Simay Akar is a renowned entrepreneur with a background in the energy and e-mobility industry With a specialization in photovoltaic manufacturing, battery storage for electric vehicles, and renewable energy technologies, she has been a key contributor to the sustainable energy solutions sector Currently, Simay serves as the Chief Commercial Officer and Co-Founder at Innoses, an innovative sustainable energy solutions provider that offers reliable and high-efficiency Li-ion battery products globally. She has worked in China and Turkiye, focusing on international commercial activities, and has held significant positions at Talesun Solar, EkoRE, CSUN Eurasia, Schneider Electric, and Arcelik (BEKO) Simay is a graduate of Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey, and has participated in the Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies Program at Stanford University Her contribution to the Indian EV industry is commendable, and she has received several accolades for her work, including the Women in New Energy Entrepreneur of The Year 2022 Award and the GCPIT Global Women in Leadership Awards Winner 2022 She is IEEE Senior Member and a recognized volunteer with several prestigious awards since 2007 She is also the Chair of Women in the IEEE Transportation Electrification Community and IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board Member and supports a diverse global network that enables and recognizes success for all members in STEM fields

GOGORO INDIA PVT. LTD

Abhinav Garg is an electric mobility enthusiast and his passion for electric mobility brought him from Europe to India With almost a decade and a half in the automotive industry in Europe & India, working across its value chain, he gained immense know-how and understood first-hand the advancements and evolutions within the EV space As the paradigm shifted in India with respect to EV and excitedly looking forward towards new challenges, he joined Gogoro to build up the best-in-the-class battery-swapping ecosystem He is currently the Head of Commercials, Sales & Operations at Gogoro India He is a problem solver and an empathetic leader who believes in empowering the team He attributes his unique skill of looking at the big picture while not losing sight of details to his diverse career in operations and business strategy He is a mechanical engineer (Gold Medalist) with an MBA in Strategy from HEC Paris, France In his previous assignments, he has taken many initiatives and successfully led many projects aiming to improve the top & bottom lines of the organization In his free time, he loves reading books and watching cricket

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Himanshu Jadhav

CEO & DIRECTOR

JENDAMARK INDIA

Himanshu Jadhav has 18 years of successful experience providing strategic, fiscal and operations leadership in uniquely challenging situations. He is a dynamic, result oriented leader with a strong track record of performance in turnaround and highpaced organisations. Himanshu is a Bachelor in Mechanical Engg and MBA in International Business. He joined as a GET in Tata Motors Car plant and worked there till 2008 in Technical Services planning their new product launches and capacity expansion projects. In 2008, he got an opportunity to work with VW, which was a greenfield project and excelled there and climbed the management ladder till 2016. In VW, he was responsible for Strategic Planning and also Head for powertrain projects. In 2016, he joined Jendamark South Africa as Global Sales Manager. Jendamark had recently taken over an Indian manufacturing unit and were looking to expand and grow in India. Himanshu Jadhav took this task and swiftly transformed the manufacturing unit into an automation major in India. The company grew from 50 odd employees to 250 in 5 years, with clients from Indian and abroad. The company sales also grew by a staggering 270%, with offices in Chennai and Bangalore nder his leadership, Jendamark has achieved the unique distinction of having both, Mechanical and IT experts working together to deliver 1st and Best in class Industry 4 0 solutions

Prateek Joshi

REGIONAL HEAD EV

SOUTH, JIO BP

Prateek is an experienced business leader with a career spanning 14+ years, having worked with brands like Apple, Redbull, and Tata Motors With 7+ years in the electric vehicle (EV) industry at Ather Energy and TVS, he brings a seasoned perspective. As the Regional Head EV - South at Jio BP, Prateek oversees the Southern Region, focusing on strengthening the charging and battery swapping network He also fosters OEM partnerships and fleet programs One of Prateek's notable achievements is his role in expanding charging infrastructure across his region, benefiting several Indian cities His contributions to the EV charging space have gained recognition, reflecting his pioneering approach Prateek envisions widespread EV charger deployment and anticipates consolidation within the Charge Point Operator (CPO) sphere. This vision promises improved charging experiences, contributing to India's electrification goals

Kaaman Agarwal

CTO & CO-FOUNDER

METRORIDE

Kaaman Agarwal is a seasoned technology executive and the cofounder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at MetroRide, a pioneering ride-hailing platform dedicated to promoting public transport With over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, Kaaman has consistently demonstrated his expertise in building world-class, scalable tech products for leading global companies Throughout his career, Kaaman has been at the forefront of leveraging technology and data to solve complex business problems. His visionary leadership and deep understanding of technology trends have enabled him to develop innovative solutions that drive efficiency and enhance user experiences Kaaman's relentless pursuit of excellence has earned him a reputation as a trusted industry expert and a catalyst for transformative change. Prior to co-founding MetroRide, Kaaman held key technical roles at renowned tech companies, where he honed his skills in architecting robust and scalable systems His ability to seamlessly blend technical expertise with business acumen has resulted in the successful delivery of numerous high-impact projects. As the CTO of MetroRide, Kaaman plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's technological strategy and driving its mission to revolutionize public transport He leads a dynamic team of talented engineers, overseeing the development of cutting-edge solutions that improve accessibility, reliability, and sustainability in urban transportation Passionate about leveraging technology to address societal challenges, Kaaman has become a vocal advocate for public transport, actively collaborating with government agencies, transportation authorities, and community organizations. His commitment to creating a greener and more inclusive future has earned him recognition as a thought leader in the industry Kaaman holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from a prestigious university, where he developed a strong foundation in software engineering and data analysis He continues to stay at the forefront of emerging technologies through continuous learning and participation in industry conferences and forums Beyond his professional endeavors, Kaaman is an avid traveler and a dedicated supporter of environmental conservation initiatives He believes in the power of technology to drive positive change and is committed to harnessing its potential to build a more sustainable and connected world

Jainam Shah

CO FOUNDER & MD

MINDRA GREEN ENERGY

Jainam Shah is a dynamic and accomplished individual who has made significant contributions to the field of electric mobility as the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Mindra Green Energy He completed his Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication from Gujarat Technological University at a young age of 20, demonstrating his passion for entrepreneurship and innovation Jainam's entrepreneurial journey began with the establishment of his first startup, Deli-Mitra, in 2014 In 2017, he co-founded Mindra, a trailblazing company that specializes in the production and supply of Fast EV Chargers Under Jainam's leadership, Mindra EV has become the second-largest company in India in terms of supplying high-quality EV Chargers Jainam's visionary leadership has led to the installation of Mindra EV Chargers in nine major airports across India, further promoting the adoption of electric vehicles and sustainable transportation Driven by his entrepreneurial spirit and determination, Jainam continues to make significant strides in the electric mobility sector, empowering India's transition towards a greener and more sustainable future

Dhairya Shah

FOUNDER AND CEO

MINDRA GREEN ENERGY

Dhairya Shah is a visionary entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Mindra Group, a pioneering organization in the field of electric vehicle charging infrastructure He has demonstrated his strong technical foundation and passion for sustainable energy solutions. In 2017, Dhairya embarked on an entrepreneurial journey and founded Mindra, starting with limited capital, a small team, and modest work premises Mindra Group has since become a leading manufacturer of electric vehicle charging stations, aligning with the honorable Government of India's "Make In India" initiative. Leveraging the latest emerging technologies, Mindra develops state-of-the-art electric vehicle charging stations that incorporate QR code and OTP-based payment methods to comply with the specifications set by the Department of Heavy Industry Under Dhairya's leadership, Mindra Group has played a pivotal role in promoting sustainable transportation and supporting the country's transition towards electric mobility His vision, combined with his technical expertise and astute business acumen, has positioned Mindra Group as a key player in the electric vehicle charging infrastructure market, contributing to the realization of a cleaner and greener future.

Manohar Bethapudi

HEAD-GROWTH & CORPORATE STRATEGY MOTOVOLT MOBILITY PVT LTD

He was part of the co-founding team and the man behind shaping the strategy at Motovolt, a Kolkata based Electric 2-wheeler company while shouldering responsibilities of building the brand and spearheading the business growth At Motovolt, within 3 years of inception, he built a team of 150+ and launched 7 products across 3 categories for adoption in B2C/B2B space, scaled a topline of INR 250 Mn He led several industry first initiatives leading to Brand presence across 200+ touch points and a significant online sale share. All this led to successful close of a pre series fund raise of INR 150 Mn He is a Gold Medalist from IIM – Calcutta and a best outgoing student during BTech in Mechanical Engineering He had also launched Repair Baadhsah, an on-demand repair platform after his post graduation With over 15+ years of experience across Management Consulting & Industry, he has also worked for companies including KPMG, Tata Steel in the areas of Strategy Development, Deployment, Operations and Product Development

Atulya Mittal OUNDER

estor in the EV sector since 2015 ility and invests in EV startups oters & cycles, powertrains, and n safety and user-centric design ctric vehicle brand and a global leader in the emerging electric cycle industry Nexzu has been a pioneer in the EV industry since 2015 In 2018, Nexzu launched one of India’s first smart electric scooters powered by advanced cell chemistry lithium-ion batteries which won numerous awards including the “Droom New Generation EV of the year, 2019” In 2020, Nexzu launched the first 100 km range e-cycle Nexzu is working on developing advanced technologies which will be incorporated into its upcoming slate of EV products. Mr. Mittal holds a BSc from the Wharton School and an MBA from Harvard Business School He began his career in banking in New York and London, has worked in strategy at Ispat Industries and as a consultant for BCG (Digital Ventures London) and Rainmaking Innovation (Singapore).

Arjun D Pawar

FOUNDER & CEO

NIKOL EV (NIKOL AUTOMOTIVE PVT LTD)

Arjun D Pawar is an accomplished entrepreneur with over 11 years of diverse work experience With a degree in Civil Engineering, Arjun has worked in different domains before making his mark in the Electric Vehicle (EV) industry He is the Founder and CEO of NIKOL EV, one of India's leading EV charging infrastructure and AC EV charger manufacturing companies, which has a mission to install 1 Lakh EV charging stations in the next 7 years Arjun is also the founder of EV Duniya, an online portal dedicated to providing the latest news, articles, and informative videos related to the EV industry Arjun has been working in the EV industry for the last 5 years, and during this time, he has established himself as a leading voice in the industry His vision is to ensure a smooth transition towards adoption of Electric Vehicles in India and lead the EV revolution

Preetesh Singh

SPECIALIST CASE AND ALTERNATE POWERTRAINS

NOMURA RESEARCH INSTITUTE

CONSULTING AND SOLUTIONS INDIA PVT. LTD

Mr Preetesh Singh works as a Specialist CASE and Alternate Powertrains for Nomura Research Institute Consulting and Solutions India Pvt Ltd Preetesh considers himself extremely fortunate to have been a part of the EV ecosystem since the beginning of 2012, when active discussions about electric vehicles began in India He has worked on strategy and operational consulting projects for global automakers, suppliers, R&D organizations, and governments He specializes in CASE and Alternate Powertrains and has spent more than a decade researching various topics related to electric vehicles for the Indian and global markets He has worked on EV policy, EV Roadmap, engineering and R&D, components, battery value chain, battery reuse, and recycling Preetesh is a well-known thought leader in the electric vehicle industry, having written over 20 reports and articles as well as speaking at well-known webinars and conferences throughout India Preetesh Singh has given guest lectures on alternative powertrains at various institutes including NMIMS, Bits Pilani, Jaypee Business School, and others Preetesh Singh has an MBA in Marketing and Research from Jaypee Business School He also holds a bachelor's degree in computer science

Madhumita Agrawal

FOUNDER & CEO

OBEN ELECTRIC

Madhumita is a serial entrepreneur and the Co-founder of Oben Electric, an Electric Motorcycle start-up in Bengaluru, Karnataka Through her robust Sales & Marketing competence, she drives the sales & distribution of Oben Electric’s product portfolio, spearheads the company’s marketing vision, finance, overall growth, and expansion of the company. Her prior experience of more than 7 years in the EV domain along with the ability to envisage a greater EV objective for the country has played a key role in the formation of the company. Before founding Oben Electric, she has successfully built a bootstrapped profitable multi- million-dollar-revenue company in Technology Research & Consulting, with thousands of customers across the globe including various ‘Fortune 500’ and ‘Forbes 2000’ organizations She has been bestowed with the ‘Woman Business Leader of the Year’ award by renowned Jagran Media and the ‘Clean Mobility Leadership 2022’ award from Emobility+ EV State Summit, Karnataka Chapter Madhumita holds a Biotech Engineering degree from BPUT and an LLB from IIT Kharagpur, along with an MBA degree from IIM Bangalore. She has accolades to her stature including the prestigious ‘Young Alumni Achiever Award 2019’ from IIT Kharagpur and the ‘Rising Stars Award 2019’ from IIM Bangalore Alumni Association Apart from being a doting mother, she enjoys reading and a game of Badminton

Kushal Muchhal

VICE PRESIDENT - STRATEGY & INVESTMENTS

OMEGA SEIKI MOBILITY

Kushal has a decade of experience within M&A, Business Strategy & Planning, Fund Raising, IPOs, Corporate Finance, Corporate Laws and Stakeholder Management, with right blend of top consulting and corporate experience Working closely with CXOs has nurtured him with sharp business management acumen including Commercial, Pricing and negotiations skill thereby bringing a holistic skill-sets required for leadership roles Over the years, Kushal has developed an in-depth experience covering wide range of industries such as EV, FMCG, Building Materials, Logistics, Renewables, Capital Goods to name a few Hailing from Kolkata, he is a qualified Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary and pursuing his CFA (US)

Karthik Anantha

HEAD- R&D

OMEGA SEIKI MOBILITY

Karthik Bangalore Anantha is a distinguished professional serving as the Head of the Research and Development Division at Omega Seiki Mobility He completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics from Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore in 2010 With an impressive career spanning 14 years, Karthik has held key positions in renowned companies such as Terra Motors and Go Green BOV Currently, he leads the Research and Development division at Omega Seiki Mobility, where he excels in developing, implementing, and supporting technical initiatives in New Product Development, Value/Reverse Engineering, and Quality Karthik's expertise extends to collaborating with global companies to ensure seamless delivery of problem-free CKD Kits to India He is wellversed in the development of new components sourced from various countries, carefully identifying essential parameters from the perspectives of fitment, function, and performance Adept at bridging the gap between technology and business objectives, Karthik is known for his commitment to delivering high-quality solutions for large-scale initiatives He has successfully executed over 30 projects related to Product Development and Quality, showcasing his prowess in ensuring exceptional outcomes Driven by his belief that the right technology can make Vehicle Technology sustainable and minimize costs and environmental impact, Karthik is dedicated to creating world-class solutions for partners, clients, and associates This belief has been validated by Omega Seiki Mobility's track record of success, where they continue to pave the way for innovative and eco-friendly solutions in the automotive industry

Devanshu Tandon

HEAD, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

OMEGA SEIKI MOBILITY

Devanshu is a seasoned PR professional whose journey in the field has been nothing short of remarkable While academically studying Journalism, he could have never imagined the flourishing path he would take in Public Relations. Grateful for the rapid growth he has experienced over the past decade, he continues to thrive in this ever-evolving profession As a PR professional, time is of the essence, and Devanshu's proactive approach and promptness in addressing tasks are evident in his actions. Renowned as a skilled strategist, he excels in designing high-impact campaigns tailored to client needs, cultivating brand image, crafting well-ideated pitches, and managing crises with ease even under immense pressure Alongside his operational expertise, he possesses exceptional team leadership and management skills, which set him apart in an industry where patience and understanding are often undervalued Devanshu firmly believes in maintaining his own unique position within the PR ecosystem, free from the corporate world's adulteration Embracing the mantra, "When you stop learning, you stop living," he continues to expand his knowledge, taking notes and embracing each day as an opportunity to grow His work has become an integral part of his lifestyle, and he has mastered the art of PR, relishing the constant challenges it presents and keeping him motivated With over a decade of experience in PR, Devanshu has successfully handled major auto brands in India. Presently, he serves as the Corporate Communication Head for Omega Seiki Mobility, a position he has held for the past two years His impressive track record and unwavering dedication make him a valuable asset to any organization he represents

Ankit Tyagi

FOUNDER/ DIRECTOR PROXECTO ENGINEERING SERVICES HAV TRACTORS

Ankit Tyagi is a highly skilled and accomplished professional recognized as a visionary in the field of tractor design and development With over 15 years of extensive experience in design, development, and production, Ankit has significantly impacted the tractor industry through his groundbreaking work He has contributed to product designing for renowned brands such as Carraro Agritalia (Claas, John Deere, and Messy Ferguson), Escorts ltd As the Founder and Director of Proxecto Engineering Services HAV Tractors, his passion for innovation shines through the development of the revolutionary Hybrid Agricultural Vehicle (HAV), India's first patented self-energizing hybrid agricultural vehicle HAV, an innovation-driven and fuelefficient hybrid agricultural vehicle, stands as a trendsetter in the industry due to its frugal technology, adaptability to future electric farm machinery, self-sustainability, and unique features Ankit's relentless pursuit of excellence has earned him recognition and accolades, including the prestigious EMobility+ 40 under 40 award With his commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation and dedication to sustainable agricultural practices, he envisions an efficient and prosperous future for Indian farmers

Kalpit Patel

FOUNDER

PMV ELECTRIC PRIVATE LIMITED

Kalpit Patel is a banker turned entrepreneur with experience across Corporate, SME & Startups With over a decade in product development & business development in various roles for varied industry from banking, building materials to electric mobility In the current role Kalpit is leading PMV Electric in creating a new category of cars called PMV, purpose built for everyday use. The idea is to offer an alternative to existing 5 & 7 seater cars with a more sustainable alternative of 2 seater fully electric smart microcar With no background in the industry Kalpit has been able to create a niche segment in the vast industry of Automotive The brand has been well received in the India markets with interest by the 10,000’s & also interest from premium exports markets like Ireland, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, UK, Israel, Dubai With PMV Kalpit wants to truly make Made In India, Made for the World products

Appurva Appan

PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT RICARDO ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Appurva Appan is a principal consultant and an electric mobility expert at Ricardo Energy and Environment, London He has been instrumental in driving change and accelerating adoption of electric mobility globally through an array of strategic advisory assignments with governments, businesses and non-profits In India, he convened a business coalition of 50+ companies from the EV ecosystem in India called REmobility, to drive business action on fleet electrification The coalition resulted in one of India’s biggest commitments on EVs, announced at COP26. Similarly, he has actively contributed to the policy development on EVs in India since its formation days having worked with EESL, DHI, MoP, MoRTH and NITI Prior to Ricardo, he worked with WBCSD, PwC and ICF He is an M Tech in Energy Systems from IIT Roorkee. He believes that India should come up with an enddate target for the sale of ICE vehicles and there is need for a larger industry dialogue

Suhas Rajkumar

FOUNDER & CEO

SIMPLE ENERGY

Suhas Rajkumar is the Founder and CEO of Simple Energy Private Limited With Simple Energy, he is on the mission to shape the future of mobility into one which is connected and electric, with the vision to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles by making them accessible, affordable, secure, and comfortable With two core beliefs that define him, “If you want to do it, do it now" and “Be the Change”, Suhas has established himself as a man of action at Simple Energy Along with his entrepreneurial roles, Suhas has many extra-curricular passions, such as outdoor games, painting, traveling and playing the guitar

Suraj Ghosh

VP, STRATEGY & GROWTH MINUS ZERO

Shreshth Mishra CO-FOUNDER SIMPLE ENERGY

Shreshth Mishra is the Co-Founder of Simple Energy Private Limited Since his college days in BBDNIIT, Lucknow Shreshth has had a burning desire for entrepreneurship. This desire eventually led him to join forces with Suhas Rajkumar to co-found Simple Energy. In addition to having a passion for automobiles, Shreshth is an avid sportsman. The learnings that Shreshth has gained as a sportsman has held him in good stead in the business field. Shreshth is of the opinion that the Indian automobile space has enormous potential to grow as India has the right talent needed to lead the industry at a global level. He also believes that electric mobility is on its way to becoming the most significant way to commute in years to come.

Suraj Ghosh is the VP of Strategy & Growth at Minus Zero – India’s first start-up working on autonomous mobility With an unwavering commitment to revolutionizing the mobility industry, Ghosh plays a pivotal role in steering the company towards its mission of creating safe, efficient, and sustainable mobility solutions Before joining Minus Zero, Ghosh held key leadership positions at S&P Global, where he contributed significantly to the development and implementation of cutting-edge technologies. This experience, coupled with a passion for emerging technologies, provided Ghosh with a unique perspective on the future of electric mobility and its potential impact on society In his role as the Director of Powertrain and E-Mobility at S&P Global Mobility, Ghosh led the growth of Powertrain Forecasting services in India and raising the forecast accuracy from 74% to 92% in this period He also developed impactful and strategic partnerships with clients to drive long-term business goals Ghosh also consulted with automotive OEMs to enable their e-Mobility and EV roadmap, and advocated for fuel-neutral legislation and sustainable clean energy Ghosh believes that decarbonization will be the theme of this decade and the mobility industry will play a crucial role in the nation's CO2 reduction plans As the autonomous vehicle industry continues to evolve, Ghosh remains steadfast in his commitment to shaping the future of mobility. Looking ahead, he envisions Minus Zero not only solidifying its position as a market leader in India but also expanding its global presence With an unwavering focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, Ghosh and his team at Minus Zero are determined to usher in an era of intelligent and efficient transportation, revolutionizing the way people move and interact with the world around them

Sunil Sharma

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

TRU E BIKES PVT LIMITED

Sunil Sharma is a seasoned leader in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, with a remarkable experience of over 16 years. His expertise in driving innovation and technology advancements in the electric two-wheeler (E2W) segment in India has made him a renowned figure in the industry Currently, he holds the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at TRU BIKE, where he has been playing a pivotal role in expanding the company's product range to include a variety of electric bicycles and LEVs, and establishing a wide customer network in India, Europe, and the UK Before his current role, Sunil served as the Chief Plant Officer at Hero Electric, where his contribution was instrumental in developing the largest range of products across the competition and setting up India's finest manufacturing facility for E2 wheelers Sunil's leadership at TRU BIKE and his contribution to the growth of Hero Electric have been widely recognised and appreciated by the industry Sunil's optimistic vision for the EV industry in India is well-known. He believes that the right steps from the government in providing support for EVs at various levels will help transform the industry into a large market with numerous opportunities His experience and expertise in the field of electric vehicles make him a valuable asset to the industry

Arham Partap Jain

FOUNDER

AND CHIEF

TRUCKING OFFICER TRUCKNETIC

Arham is the Founder and Chief Trucking Officer of Trucknetic He has been a serial entrepreneur, integrating technology in the conventional worlds of logistics, commerce and energy He strongly believes that India is an amazing story which hasn't been written yet Arham is a mechanical engineer turned social entrepreneur turned investment banker He was the Managing Director of Arham Energy Limited He has been selected for prestigious fellowships such as Indo-German YLF, Indo-Swiss FLF, IDEX Global, World Merit, ALS (University of Chicago) He has studied Entrepreneurship – Leading change through innovation from Stanford University and Design Thinking from Stanford Graduate School of Business He has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year Award by IAF in 2020 He has been recently selected for one year prestigious program – Seed Transformation Program by Stanford Graduate School of Business Trucknetic has also been awarded Emerging Start-up of the Year by Economic Times He is chairing the Investment and Innovation Vertical for YI Delhi (a young arm of CII) He is the esteemed member of JITO North Delhi and CII Delhi

Shiva Shailendran Sekar

DIRECTOR - SUPPLY AND CITY OPERATIONS

INDIA SOUTH ASIA, UBER

Shiva Shailendran has an impressive background in e-commerce space having previously worked at Amazon India, Myntra/Flipkart before joining Uber in 2018 Shiva leads the agenda on creating a healthy supply and vehicles ecosystem for Uber in India & South Asia, and has been a strong advocate of the need to build EV products for the masses He has been instrumental in increasing the number of electric vehicles on Uber India platform to over 5K in the last year through partnerships with various players in the EV ecosystem His vision for sustainability is to bring the EV experience to masses through ridesharing platforms across 2W, 3W and 4W vehicles which can then accelerate the electric vehicle adoption in the personal mobility space.

Yuvraj Sarda

HEAD – EMOB SOLUTIONS VOLVO CE INDIA

Akash Gupta

CO-FOUNDER & CEO

ZYPP ELECTRIC

Yuvraj Sarda is a seasoned electromobility professional with over 10 years of experience in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. He has been driving the adoption of electric mobility solutions since 2012, playing different roles with pioneering EV companies such as Mahindra Reva (aka Mahindra Electric, part of Mahindra Group), SUN Mobility and Volvo Group During his stint in strategy team at Mahindra Reva, Yuvraj incubated several business models for deploying electric vehicles in commercial applications such as urban taxi, last-mile delivery, employee transport, etc As core founding team member and head of Strategy & Corporate Communications at SUN Mobility, he evangelized the concept of battery swapping for electric 2- and 3-wheelers, led the go-tomarket strategy execution & several strategic partnerships As a thought leader & speaker, he represented SUN Mobility at various government, national and international forums At Volvo, he is currently spearheading the transition to zero-emission paradigm for the off-road vehicle segments such as excavators, wheel loaders, road machinery, etc and is also building an ecosystem for emission-free construction equipment vehicles and machinery Yuvraj's remarkable contributions to the EV ecosystem include his involvement in advising and supporting development of various state and national EV policies which are driving EV adoption across the country He is also credited with playing a key role in pioneering EV projects of 2015 such as deployment of India's first electric-car fleet for employee transport and first DC fast charging network to support it, among other achievements

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 ecofriendly 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 led the 4G launch and nationwide acquisitions for 4G at Airtel After being a topper in Bachelor 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 travelling with his wife & friends and thinks travelling gives a lot of worldly perspectives & helps grow an individual from within Akash has a penchant for fitness & music too Akash Gupta is a dynamic leader and focused leader leading a team of more than 800+ strong team that manages more than 15,000+ gig-workers who have families with a dependency of an average of 40,000 people making their living from last-mile delivery as gig work Akash's led Zypp Electric is now the poster boy of India's EV-as-a-Service industry with the biggest fleet in the market serving the Top 50 brands from e-commerce, food, medicine, and groceries like Zomato, Amazon, Swiggy, Zepto, BigBasket, Licious, BlinkIn and many more Zypp Electric has a mission of zero-emission in its DNA and a commitment to 5lc EVs in the coming years Currently, the 16,000+ active fleet has reduced around 35Mn+ Kg of carbon through last-mile deliveries