Managing Director

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 & Execution

Operational Excellence & Fleet Efficiency

P&L & Financial Governance

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Customer-Centric Service Innovation

Cost Optimization (CAPEX / OPEX)

People Leadership & Culture Building

Digital Transformation & Lean Practices

Sustainability & ESG Leadership

Why 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.