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Dr. Sudhir Mehta
NationalityIndian
Alma materDePauw University (B.Sc.), University of Chicago (MBA)
Occupation(s)Entrepreneur, Business Executive
Known forFounder and Chairman of Pinnacle Industries and EKA Mobility

Sudhir Mehta is an Indian entrepreneur in the automotive and electric mobility sectors.[1] [2] He is the founder and chairman of Pinnacle Industries, a manufacturer specializing in automotive seating and interior systems, and EKA Mobility, an electric vehicle company.[3][4]

Education

Mehta obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Economics from DePauw University and an MBA in Finance and International Business from the University of Chicago. In 2022, he received an honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) from Ajeenkya DY Patil University.[5]

Career

Pinnacle Industries

Founded in 1996, Pinnacle Industries manufactures commercial vehicle interiors and specialty vehicles. The company has expanded its operations into the electric vehicle sector.[6]

EKA Mobility

In 2021, Mehta launched EKA Mobility, a company focused on electric commercial vehicles[7]. The company has partnerships with Mitsui Co., Ltd. (Japan) and VDL Groep (Netherlands).[8][9]

Industry and Policy Contributions

Mehta has served as president of the Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries, and Agriculture (MCCIA). He has been involved with the Pune Knowledge Cluster and the National Culture Fund under the Ministry of Culture.[10]

Recognition

  • Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Award (2024) [11]
  • Super Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2018) [12]
  • Madhya Pradesh Innovation Leadership Award (2021) [13]

References

  1. ^ "Aim is to become a global volume leader in commercial EVs: Sudhir Mehta, Chairman, Pinnacle Industries". Retrieved 10 Feb 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (2023-02-15). "EKA Mobility receives LoA to deploy 310 electric buses". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-02-08. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ "EKA Mobility gears up to launch its range of Electric Commercial Vehicles". The Hindu. 16 January 2025.
  4. ^ "'Simply not smart': Eka Mobility's Sudhir Mehta on Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal remark about 'aging ICE brands". Business Today. 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2025-02-10.
  5. ^ "Top 200 CEOs in India". StartupLanes.
  6. ^ "Pinnacle Industries to Set Up New E-Bus Plant in Chakan". EVMechanica. 5 February 2024.
  7. ^ "Driving Towards a Sustainable Future – An Insightful Conversation with Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Chairman of EKA Mobility – Motorindia". Retrieved 2025-02-10.
  8. ^ Mukherjee, Sharmistha (2024-06-20). "Japan's Mitsui invests Rs 200 crore in Pune-based EKA Mobility". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  9. ^ "Sudhir Mehta, Chairman, EKA Mobility: 'We want to be first movers in private e-bus sector'". Autocar Professional. Retrieved 2025-02-10.
  10. ^ "National Culture Fund". NCF.nic.in.
  11. ^ "Dr. Sudhir Mehta receives Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Award". Lokmat Times. 15 February 2024.
  12. ^ "Machinist Super Shopfloor Awards 2018". APN News. 6 June 2018.
  13. ^ "Madhya Pradesh Innovation Leadership Award Winners". ET Auto.
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