Mahesh Babu is the Chief Executive Officer at SWITCH Mobility Ltd. With over 25 years of experience in the mobility industry, Mahesh is a visionary leader who has made significant contributions to the electric vehicle sector. He has played a pivotal role in establishing SWITCH Mobility in India and launching groundbreaking electric vehicles such as the SWITCH EiV 22, India's first electric double decker. Mahesh began his professional journey with Ashok Leyland as an Engineer Trainee in the engine R&D department. He is a pioneer in Electric Mobility solutions and has served as the Managing Director & CEO for Mahindra Electric Mobility.
His achievements extend beyond his role at SWITCH Mobility. He has also led various EV consortiums of the Indian Government, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI).
He has been recognized as one of LinkedIn's Power Profiles for his influence in the industry and received prestigious awards like India's Greatest CEO for 2017-18 from Asia One and Ambassador of Green Planet at the G20 Impact assessment summit in 2023. Mahesh's academic background includes a Fulbright Scholarship and leadership training from esteemed institutions like Carnegie Mellon University and IMD Switzerland.