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.

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