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.