Mahesh Babu

Mahesh Babu is the Chief Executive Officer of Switch Mobility in India, a role he has held since November 2022. He also serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Switch Mobility Ltd. With over 25 years of experience in the mobility sector, Babu has a notable background in electric vehicle (EV) technology and leadership.

Professional Background::

• Previous Roles: Before joining Switch Mobility, Babu was the Managing Director and CEO of Mahindra Electric Mobility Limited, where he was instrumental in launching several new electric vehicles, including three-wheelers and commercial vehicles. His tenure at Mahindra included significant contributions to EV committees at both central and state government levels in India.
• Leadership in Electric Mobility: Babu has held prominent positions such as Chairman of the Electric Mobility Group at SIAM (Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers) and Co-Chair for various committees focused on future mobility and battery storage.

Education::

• Babu is a Fulbright Scholar with a postgraduate degree in Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. He also completed his Leadership in Management at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business and participated in executive programs at IMD, Switzerland, and Yale University, USA.

Achievements::

• He has received multiple awards, including the Mahindra Group Innovation Award and recognition as one of LinkedIn's Power Profiles for 2018 in India. Additionally, he was honored with India’s Greatest CEO award for 2017-18 by Asia One.

Under his leadership, Switch Mobility aims to expand its footprint in the EV market both in India and internationally, focusing on innovation and sustainability in transportation solutions.1234