Magenta Mobility has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of Shashank Chauhan as its new Operations Head, as the company gears up for growth in the new financial year. Shashank has worked extensively in the Mobility space with deep focus on Electric Mobility Operations.
In his new role, Shashank shall work closely with the founders to build the mobility fleet at Magenta with focus on developing operational excellence.
Maxson Lewis, Founder and MD, of Magenta Mobility, said, “Shashank is a highly respected personality in the e-Mobility space and he will be part of the Central Control Tower with a mandate to build the fleet of the future to serve our growing clientele. I met Shashank at one of our charging depots and not in an office setting. His understanding of the EV ecosystem, along with a passion to bring about a change in the mobility sector is what impressed me. I am sure he will be an invaluable asset to Magenta’s leadership team.”
“Shashank’s appointment is part of our growth strategy with focus on infusing fresher ideas to solving the traditional problem of logistics. We are proud to have a team where the median age is less than 30 which allows a brilliant opportunity for career growth for our teams. I am pleased to welcome Shashank to our leadership team at this critical juncture in our journey. His leadership and business acumen will enable us to chart the next phase of growth for Magenta Mobility. We remain committed to pushing industry benchmarks on business excellence.”
Shashank has worked extensively in the Logistics space with Euler Motors and FoodPanda before joining Magenta Mobility.
“It gives me great delight to join the Magenta family. The company is a differentiated brand in the EV space and has undisputed leadership. Since its inception a few years ago, Magenta Mobility has shown all the makings of becoming a key pillar in India’s journey of decarbonizing the transportation sector. Like I say it often, I am building the Cavalry of the future at Magenta,” stated Shashank Chauhan, Operations Head, Magenta Mobility.Â
Earlier this month, the brand announced the inauguration of its North Regional office in Gurgaon with an aim to hire over 450+ employees. Magenta is a Series A funded company backed by HPCL and marquee investors such as JAN (JITO Angel Network), LetsVenture, and renowned Indian American philanthropist, Dr Kiran Patel.
