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Quantum Energy surpasses 10,000 EV rolled out threshold
Mumbai: Quantum Energy, an electric vehicle (EV) startup specialising in electric scooters, surpasses 10,000 vehicle sold within two years of its market debut. Since launching in October 2022, Quantum Energy has rapidly grown, moving from the 57th position to become one of the top 10 EV two-wheeler brands in India. This achievement reflects the company’s commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. Quantum Energy operates in 11 states and two union territories, with a network of 108 touchpoints across the country.
Quantum Energy’s range of electric two-wheelers has quickly gained popularity. The Plasma, with a 2000W peak motor, reaches a top speed of 65 km/h and offers a range of up to 120 km on a single charge. The Plasma XR, also with a 2000W peak motor, has a top speed of 60 km/h and a range of up to 100 km per charge, balancing performance and affordability. The Milan, powered by a 1000W motor, delivers a top speed of 60 km/h and a range of up to 100 km per charge, combining style and functionality. The Bziness, designed for commercial use, is equipped with a 1200W motor, achieving a top speed of 60 km/h and a range of up to 110 km per charge. Each model caters to different consumer needs, from high performance and extended range to stylish urban commuting and commercial reliability.
Quantum Energy Ltd’s managing director Chakravarthi C commented, “Surpassing 10,000 vehicle rolled out is a major milestone for us and reflects our dedication to excellence and innovation. At Quantum Energy, we are committed to delivering exceptional products, supported by comprehensive warranties and exceptional after-rolled-out service. This success is also a testament to the hard work and passion of our entire team, whose efforts drive our continuous innovation in electric mobility. We strive to advance our offerings with cutting-edge solutions for cargo and fleet mobility, tailored to meet the diverse needs of Indian consumers. Our goal is to enhance transportation efficiency and provide our customers unparalleled reliability and satisfaction.”
Quantum Energy’s growth accelerates through strategic partnerships with leading battery technology companies, including Log9, Sun Mobility, and Battery Smart. These collaborations enable the company to offer advanced solutions for last-mile connectivity and ride-hailing services. Quantum Energy’s achievements have been recognised by the industry, with the company being named one of the top 10 EV startups of 2023 by Outlook India Magazine.
As a subsidiary of Kusalava International, Quantum Energy Ltd benefits from decades of expertise in manufacturing critical engine components for major OEMs. This foundation allows Quantum Energy to lead the electric vehicle revolution in India, building on its parent company’s legacy. The EV two-wheeler brand operates a production facility in Patancheru, near Hyderabad, with an annual capacity of 50,000 vehicles. To meet growing demand and enhance production capabilities, Quantum Energy is developing a new greenfield facility in Maheshwaram, expanding its production capacity to 250,000 vehicles per annum.
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WPP appoints Estée Lauder’s Anne-Isabelle Choueiri as chief transformation officer
Former Estée Lauder executive to lead operations, technology and culture overhaul under WPP’s three-year growth plan
LONDON: WPP has appointed Anne-Isabelle Choueiri as chief transformation officer in a newly created role tasked with delivering the group’s Elevate28 strategy.
Choueiri joins from The Estée Lauder Companies, where she led enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, including the “One ELC” operating model and major upgrades to enterprise marketing, data and analytics capabilities. She also led the redesign of enterprise technology teams and served on the company’s AI taskforce, driving AI strategy, adoption and value realisation across the business.
At WPP, she will be responsible for designing, implementing and embedding the operating model behind Elevate28, the company’s three-year growth plan unveiled in February 2026. She will lead efforts to improve innovation, efficiency and integration across WPP’s client offerings, with a focus on delivering agile, outcome-driven solutions and measurable growth.
Choueiri will oversee organisational transformation across the group, working closely with product and enterprise technology teams to deploy AI, data and technology to build new capabilities and improve operational performance. She will also work with the people function to embed cultural change, strengthen an agile performance mindset and support talent development across the organisation.
Before joining Estée Lauder, she held senior roles across consulting and digital agencies, including at Accenture, Masaï (a Bain & Company spin-off), and Kearney, with experience spanning strategy, data and digital marketing transformation.
Cindy Rose, chief executive officer of WPP, said Choueiri brings a strong track record of leading large-scale transformation across operations, technology and culture, adding that her appointment will help accelerate the group’s next phase of growth under Elevate28.
Choueiri said WPP’s strategy represents an ambitious opportunity to reshape how the company operates and delivers for clients, adding that she looks forward to building integrated solutions and fostering a culture of innovation and change.
She will be based in New York and will join WPP’s executive committee.
