EMotorad, an electric mobility brand, announced the appointments of Sandeep Prasad as Head of Growth, Chetan Badhan as Head of Program Management, and Ashvin Thakre as Head of Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Management.
Sandeep Prasad will oversee growth operations and strategy, digital landscape management, eCommerce and D2C channel growth, and brand and marketing initiatives. He has over 12 years of experience in growth strategy, scaling eCommerce and B2C businesses across India and the US. Before joining EMotorad, he served as Senior Vice President of Growth and Strategy at Polycab India Limited. His expertise spans various industries, including technology and consumer goods, and he has a proven track record of driving revenue growth through innovative digital strategies.
Chetan Badhan, an IIM Calcutta alumnus, has joined EMotorad as the Head of Program Management, bringing over 19 years of expertise in management, operations, supply chain management, and strategy. His impressive career includes leadership roles at renowned companies like Tata 1mg and 56 AI. As the founder of MobiChemist, he successfully led the company toward a strategic transition with Tata 1mg, showcasing his entrepreneurial acumen and ability to drive impactful business outcomes.
Ashvin Thakre has joined EMotorad as the Head of Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Management. He holds a BE in Mechanical Engineering, and a Postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management and is a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), a prestigious certification awarded by APICS/ASCM, recognizing excellence in supply chain knowledge and practice. Bringing over 11 years of extensive industry experience, having held key positions at leading organizations, he worked with leading brands like Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited, excelling in various strategic roles, followed by his tenure as Head of Strategic Sourcing at Havells India Limited. Most recently, he led end-to-end supply chain management at Raychem RPG, driving efficiency and value creation.
Throughout his career, Ashvin has developed deep expertise across the supply chain spectrum, including import and strategic sourcing, vendor development, logistics, margin improvement, and supply assurance. His ability to optimize operations and deliver impactful results makes him a valuable addition to our team.
Kunal Gupta, Co-Founder and CEO of EMotorad said, “Sandeep, Chetan, and Ashvin are all excellent leaders in their industries with exceptional track records. We look forward to leveraging their extensive experience and strategic vision. Over the past year, EMotorad has achieved remarkable milestones, including a 370% growth in the domestic market during FY24 and with dynamic leaders like them joining us, we are ready to shift into high gear and further accelerate our growth trajectory, expanding our domestic footprint to new heights.”
“I am thrilled to join hands with EMotorad at such a pivotal time in the company’s journey. With a lifelong passion for mobility and sustainability, stepping into this role feels like a natural evolution. The electric mobility sector is witnessing extraordinary growth, with India leading the charge globally. Joining this dynamic and forward-thinking team is an incredible opportunity, and I am eager to contribute to EMotorad’s vision of redefining transportation through sustainable and innovative solutions,” said Sandeep.
“As an avid startup enthusiast, I have been following EMotorad’s journey for over a year, and there couldn’t be a better time to join this remarkable organization. With the growing demand and rapidly expanding operations, it’s an incredibly exciting time to be here. EMotorad is making bold moves in innovation and category-building across various verticals beyond e-cycles, which is a significant achievement. I’m thrilled to contribute to this journey and take on the challenges ahead,” Chetan Badhan added.
“With more than a decade of experience in scaling businesses and streamlining operations, I am confident in EMotorad’s potential and in leveraging my expertise to drive growth. While it’s certainly going to be a challenge, I’m excited about the opportunity to scale operations in India and see enormous potential in this category and market,” said Ashvin.
