Pune, July 10, 2023 – Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions Limited, a leading electric vehicle manufacturer in India, has announced the appointment of Mr. Pankaj Sharma as the President of its 2-Wheeler division. In his new position, Pankaj will lead the global and India strategy for electric two-wheelers at Kinetic Green. His responsibilities will include implementing disruptive marketing initiatives, expanding the product portfolio, developing sales strategies, and establishing a wide network of dealers across the country.
With over three decades of experience in the automotive industry, Pankaj brings a wealth of sales and marketing expertise to the Kinetic Green team. He has held significant national leadership positions at renowned organizations such as Royal Enfield, Volkswagen, Maruti Suzuki, and Tata Motors. Notably, his recent experience in leading marketing and go-to-market strategies for electric two-wheelers at Ola Electric and Revolt perfectly complements his new role at Kinetic Green, aligning with their vision of establishing a thriving electric two-wheeler business.
Pankaj started his automotive journey in the commercial vehicle sales department at Tata Motors. During his tenure at Maruti Suzuki, he achieved the remarkable distinction of becoming one of the youngest members to join the company’s Management Committee. Additionally, at Volkswagen, he became the first Indian to reach the Upper Management Cadre, playing a pivotal role in formulating strategies and launching premium segment cars in India. Under his leadership, Ola Electric successfully implemented its innovative direct-to-customer (DTC) digital business model.
Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Founder and CEO of Kinetic Green, expressed her delight in welcoming Pankaj Sharma to the company’s leadership team. Motwani stated, “We are thrilled to have Pankaj Sharma join our esteemed leadership team at Kinetic Green. His appointment comes at a crucial time as we prepare to introduce our highly anticipated e-Luna and expand our range of electric two-wheelers in the coming years. With his extensive experience in sales and marketing leadership roles at renowned companies, we are confident that he will play a pivotal role in shaping our strategy with fresh ideas and innovative approaches. Furthermore, his expertise will help us build a world-class team and network, propelling us to the forefront of India’s electric two-wheeler revolution.”
Pankaj Sharma expressed his excitement about joining Kinetic Green, stating, “I am thrilled to be part of an organization like Kinetic Green that is at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution in India. I eagerly look forward to leveraging my experience and knowledge to contribute to the growth and innovation at Kinetic Green and promote sustainable mobility solutions in India and globally. I am particularly excited about leading the launch of the iconic Luna in its new electric avatar right from the beginning. The next decade promises disruptive growth in the electric two-wheeler sector, and I am delighted to be part of this exhilarating journey!”
