Mahindra Electric names Suman Mishra as CEO

Electric vehicles (EV) maker Mahindra Electric announced the appointment of Suman Mishra as its new chief executive on Wednesday after incumbent Mahesh Babu stepped down following a 22-year stint with the Mahindra Group.

As CEO of Mahindra Electric, Babu was key to shaping the EV strategy of the Mahindra Group. “Mahesh has been an integral part of our growth journey over the years,” said Rajesh Jejurikar, executive director, auto and farm sectors, Mahindra and Mahindra.

Mishra, who is a senior vice president with Mahindra and Mahindra’s automotive division, will take over the new role on August 14. She has been with the Mahindra Group since 2015.


As a senior VP in the group strategy office, she played a key role in shaping and implementing strategies across the automotive, agricultural, hospitality, real estate, and electric vehicles businesses, said a company statement.