Eka Mobility appoints a new leadership

EKA Mobility appoints Mr. Zoeb Karampurwala as Chief Product Officer, Mr. Murali Raju as Chief Commercial Officer, and Mr. Vijaykumar Yelne as President, marking a strategic move in electric vehicle innovation.

New Delhi- EKA Mobility (Pinnacle Mobility Solutions Pvt. Ltd)., a mobility sector with Mitsui Co., Ltd. in Japan & VDL Groep Netherlands as equity partners, they announce the appointment of three senior executives to its leadership team, Mr. Zoeb Karampurwala as Chief Product Officer, Mr. Murali Raju as Chief Commercial Officer, and Mr. Vijaykumar Yelne as President of EKA Mobility. These appointments mark a significant milestone in EKA’s strategic expansion and commitment to innovation in the electric vehicle market.

Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Founder and Chairman of EKA (Pinnacle Mobility Solutions Pvt. Ltd.), said, We're excited to welcome Zoeb, Murali, and Vijaykumar to EKA Mobility. Their expertise and leadership will help us innovate and grow in the electric vehicle market. With their unique skills, we're confident they'll drive significant growth and operational excellence at EKA."

Mr. Zoeb Karampurwala is a seasoned automotive engineer and executive with 26+ years of experience. At EKA Mobility, he leads the development of electric commercial vehicles and vertical integration of EV components. Zoeb's track record includes key roles at Mahindra & Mahindra, Ola Electric Mobility, and Tata Motors, where he spearheaded projects like Ola's electric two-wheeler platform and pioneering CNG series hybrid buses. He's known for growing engineering teams and holds an Executive MBA and a BE in Mechanical Engineering. Zoeb has received industry awards for his contributions to the EV sector.

Mr. Murali Raju with over 25 years of industry experience, Murali is skilled in integrating engineering, IT, and management to drive change and standardize operating systems. His expertise includes accounting, corporate finance, operations management, ERP, and AI. He has held pivotal roles at Bharat Forge America and Gerdau and has advanced engineering experience at American Axle/Metaldyne. Murali holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy, a PhD in Systems Engineering, and an MS in Computer Science. He's passionate about developing manufacturing leaders through lean and visual processes.

Mr. Vijaykumar Yelne, an experience in operational management to EKA Mobility, excelling in team supervision, project coordination, and problem-solving. His tenure at MAN Automotive South Africa and MAN Trucks India showcased his ability to enhance organizational policies, coordinate global operations, and drive profitability. With a background at Cummins Engine Company, he's adept at establishing facilities and mentoring Six Sigma projects. Mr. Yelne holds a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and a Diploma in Business Management.