Speakers

Mahesh Babu is the Managing Director of Olectra Greentech Limited, and a visionary leader shaping the future of sustainable mobility in India. With over 30 years of leadership across automotive engineering, business transformation, and electric mobility, he brings a rare blend of deep technical insight and strategic foresight to the clean transportation ecosystem. At Olectra, Mahesh is focused on redefining public transport through scalable, zero-emission mobility solutions that are economically viable, technologically advanced, and aligned with India’s long term sustainability goals.
Prior to Olectra, Mahesh served as the Chief Executive Officer of SWITCH Mobility Ltd., where he played a key role in advancing the global transition to electric commercial mobility, leading the launch of category-defining platforms including India’s first electric double-decker bus, the Europe-focused SWITCH e1, and the SWITCH IeV range of electric light commercial vehicles across urban, intercity, and last-mile applications. Prior to SWITCH, he spent over two decades with the Mahindra Group, including as Managing Director & CEO of Mahindra Electric, where he launched multiple electric vehicle platforms spanning three-wheelers and commercial applications, while also working extensively on passenger vehicle programs, including the development of India’s first monocoque SUV, the XUV500; a two-time recipient of the Mahindra Group Innovation Award, Mahesh holds dual joint patents.