Job Description – CEO / Managing Director
Location : New Delhi
Experience : 20+ Years (including minimum 5 years in mobility / transportation / automotive / logistics)
Engagement : Fixed Term – 3 Years (extendable by 2 years based on performance)
Reports To : Board of Directors
About the Organization
Our client is a pioneering initiative in India’s mobility sector, committed to building a sustainable, transparent, and inclusive ride-hailing ecosystem. With strong institutional backing and a “driver-first, fair mobility” philosophy, the organization aims to redefine urban transportation through safety, affordability, and innovation.
Role Overview
We are seeking a visionary and accomplished Managing Director (MD / CEO) to lead the organization’s business transformation and operational excellence journey. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in scaling complex mobility / logistics / transport businesses, driving P&L growth, building high-performing teams, and introducing innovative solutions in a dynamic ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Growth
- Lead overall strategic direction and operational excellence across functions.
- Build and mentor a high-performance leadership team, fostering innovation and collaboration.
- Spearhead expansion across geographies and service verticals.
- Represent the organization with government, regulators, industry bodies, and strategic partners.
2. Commercial Operations & Technology Enablement
Drive end-to-end operations : fleet, sourcing, supply chain, safety, finance, HR, and administration.Develop business plans for cost optimization, scalability, and service excellence.Build technology partnerships to enable large-scale digital transformation.Champion a zero-accident, safety-first culture with compliance at the core.3. P&L and Financial Management
Take full ownership of business P&L, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability.Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for EBITDA-positive performance.Implement cost efficiency and productivity enhancement models across value streams.4. Marketing & Brand Building
Oversee digital marketing, customer engagement strategies, and brand visibility campaigns.Enhance customer experience through service innovation and tech-driven initiatives.Ensure market growth, fleet readiness, and service delivery excellence.Candidate Profile
Experience : 20+ years overall, including 5+ years in mobility / ride-hailing / logistics / transportation / automotive.Education : B.Tech / M.Tech + Full-time MBA / PGDM / Executive MBA.Leadership : Experience as MD / COO / Business Head / Director with large-scale operations.Expertise : Launching greenfield operations, P&L management, cost optimization, digital transformation, stakeholder management.Skills : Strategic thinking, people leadership, regulatory liaison, financial governance, and sustainability orientation.Core Competencies
Strategic Vision & ExecutionOperational Excellence & Fleet EfficiencyP&L & Financial GovernanceSafety, Quality & ComplianceCustomer-Centric Service InnovationCost Optimization (CAPEX / OPEX)People Leadership & Culture BuildingDigital Transformation & Lean PracticesSustainability & ESG LeadershipWhy This Role
Opportunity to lead a transformative mobility initiative backed by strong institutional support.Drive sustainable and inclusive growth in India’s fast-evolving transportation sector.Deliver measurable impact on urban mobility, driver empowerment, and customer experience.