Zypp Electric, India’s leading EV-as-a-service platform, has appointed Mr. Manoj Kohli as Senior Advisor. With over 45 years of experience across telecom, renewable energy, EVs, and AI, Kohli brings valuable expertise to the company. His previous leadership roles include Managing Director and CEO of Bharti Airtel, where he expanded the company to 20 countries and grew its customer base to over 400 million. As Country Head of SoftBank India, he supported $15 billion in investments, including major companies like OLA and OYO. Kohli’s appointment will help Zypp Electric strengthen its position in sustainable last-mile logistics and support its IPO goals.
Mr. Akash Gupta, Co-founder & CEO of Zypp Electric, said, “I started my early days with Airtel and have heard so many success stories of Mr. Kohli all my life. We at Zypp are super thrilled to welcome Mr. Manoj Kohli to the Zypp Electric family. His extensive experience developing global firms, combined with his enthusiasm for achieving sustainable breakthroughs, will be beneficial as we plan our expansion path. He’s been part of many startup IPOs and as we also plan to take Zypp to IPO over the next 12-24 months, his guidance will improve our sustainability led EV platform and also will help in our goal to promote electric vehicle adoption, optimize fleet solutions, and create a greener, more efficient logistics environment not just for India but beyond.”
Mr. Manoj Kohli said, “Zypp Electric is a leading EV-as-a-Service player in India, at the forefront of innovation in the electric vehicle last mile space, and I am thrilled to be part of this transformative journey to further strengthen their market dominance. My focus as an advisor will be on empowering the leadership team to achieve their ambitious goals while fostering a culture of excellence and integrity. Together, we will work to create a robust framework that not only drives business success but also contributes positively to our communities.”
Zypp Electric has made significant strides in recent years, achieving operational profitability and expanding its fleet of electric vehicles and recently completed 20.5Mn+ emission-free deliveries for quick commerce while total deliveries stand at 78mn across all categories. With Kohli’s guidance, Zypp aims to enhance its strategic initiatives and accelerate its expansion into new markets with its EV fleet reducing carbon emissions and promoting eco-friendly logistics solutions across urban landscapes and eye for IPO in the next 12-24 months.
