Zypp Electric, a leading homegrown EV-as-a-service provider, has announced the appointment of Manoj Kohli as its senior advisor. This strategic move is aimed at strengthening the company’s leadership and driving its dominance in the last-mile delivery sector while also laying a robust foundation for its upcoming IPO plans.
Manoj Kohli brings with him an impressive portfolio of over 45 years of experience spanning various industries, including telecom, renewable energy, electric vehicles, and AI-powered technologies. Previously, Mr. Kohli served as the Country Head for SoftBank India, where he facilitated investments worth $15 billion across 25 AI-focused companies. His contributions played a significant role in the growth of major startups like OLA, OYO, Delhivery, Meesho, and Swiggy.
Akash Gupta, co-founder & CEO of Zypp Electric, expressed his excitement about the appointment, saying, “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Mr. Manoj Kohli to the Zypp Electric family. His exceptional experience in scaling global enterprises, combined with his passion for driving sustainable innovation, will be invaluable as we chart our growth strategy. With Mr. Kohli’s guidance, we aim to accelerate electric vehicle adoption, optimize fleet solutions, and create a greener, more efficient logistics network, not only in India but on a global scale. Given his rich expertise in guiding startups to successful IPOs, his leadership will be instrumental as we prepare to take Zypp Electric public within the next 12 to 24 months.”
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