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OPG Mobility amps up leadership horsepower to power India’s EV charge
MUMBAI: OPG Mobility, formerly known as Okaya EV, has hit the accelerator on leadership expansion with three heavyweight appointments aimed at supercharging its presence across the solar, battery, and commercial EV sectors.
Raushan Kumar, Sandeep Mathur, and Amit Kumar Gupta have joined the company in senior roles across its Mtekpower and Ottoopg three wheeler divisions. The move signals OPG Mobility’s bid to ramp up its innovation engine and strengthen market penetration as India’s EV revolution picks up pace.
With more than 30 years of experience, Raushan steps in as EVP & sales head for Solar System Solutions at Mtekpower. Known for his stints at Havells Solar, Kirloskar, and Livguard, Kumar will drive strategy and distribution in the solar vertical.
Joining him at Mtekpower is Sandeep Mathur, who takes over as VP & sales head for inverter & battery businesses. With over three decades at firms like Microtek and Okaya, Mathur will spearhead product development and go-to-market plans.
On the 3-wheeler front, Amit Kumar Gupta will steer sales strategy as associate vice president for Ottoopg. His 26 years in the automotive sector—including tenures at Tata Motors, Mahindra, and Greaves Electric Mobility—bring deep insights to commercial EV operations.
“At OPG Mobility, on behalf of the top management, I warmly welcome not just leaders, but catalysts of transformation who fuel our vision for the future of mobility. We are proud to have Raushan Kumar, Sandeep Mathur, and Amit Kumar Gupta join our leadership team, each bringing strategic depth, proven expertise, and the drive to lead with purpose”, said CHRO Anand Amrit Raj.
Kumar shared, “I am honoured to be part of OPG Mobility during a defining phase of growth in the EV and Energy Solutions Sector. With the industry witnessing rapid evolution, I look forward to applying my experience to strengthen Mtekpower’s sales and distribution strategy, build robust channel partnerships and unlock scalable growth opportunities”.
Gupta noted, “Joining OPG Mobility at this transformative time is an exciting opportunity. The company’s vision of delivering inclusive and innovative electric mobility solutions aligns strongly with my commitment to customer-centric growth and strategic market expansion”.
Mathur added, “It’s a privilege to join OPG Mobility at such a pivotal stage in its journey. The opportunity to drive innovation and scale product offerings within the growing EV and energy solutions market is a challenge I look forward to”.
Together, the trio is expected to sharpen OPG Mobility’s competitive edge and amplify its mission of delivering scalable, high-performance EV solutions rooted in innovation and market responsiveness.
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Indigo appoints Aloke Singh as Chief Strategy Officer
Air India Express MD joins to steer global growth and operational efficiency.
MUMBAI: Indigo just recruited its next big strategist from the rival camp because when you’re chasing the skies, sometimes the best way to fly higher is to borrow the pilot who already knows the route. InterGlobe Aviation, parent company of IndiGo, announced on 23 March 2026 that its board has approved the appointment of Aloke Singh as Chief Strategy Officer. Singh, who most recently served as managing director and CEO of Air India Express, will lead enterprise-wide strategic planning, operational efficiency initiatives and the airline’s aggressive push into international routes.
Reporting initially to managing director Rahul Bhatia and later to Indigo’s incoming CEO Singh brings over three decades of experience across strategy, operations and commercial functions in aviation. At Air India Express he drove network expansion and performance turnaround, earlier roles at Air India and Oman Air sharpened his focus on long-term planning.
“Aloke brings an exceptional blend of strategic vision and operational depth,” Bhatia said. “His experience will be critical as Indigo seeks to build a more agile, resilient and future-ready organisation.”
The appointment arrives at a pivotal moment. Indigo, India’s dominant domestic carrier, has faced intense scrutiny after operational disruptions in December 2025 thousands of cancelled and delayed flights due to crew scheduling misalignments with new pilot fatigue norms triggering fines, passenger chaos and regulatory heat. Former CEO Pieter Elbers resigned in March 2026 citing personal reasons, though his exit followed sustained pressure from those setbacks and rising costs.
Singh described joining Indigo as “a pivotal moment” for both the airline and Indian aviation, as the carrier accelerates beyond its domestic stronghold into a more competitive global arena.
In an industry where turbulence is measured in both altitude and headlines, Indigo isn’t just hiring a strategist, it’s recruiting a steady hand to navigate from domestic dominance to international takeoff, one calculated flight plan at a time.
