DriveX Mobility appoints Vinod Gupta as VP of manufacturing to enhance operational growth
DriveX Mobility
has appointed
Vinod Gupta
as its Vice President of Manufacturing to spearhead growth and operational scaling as the company expands nationwide in the pre-owned
two-wheeler market
. Gupta, bringing 24 years of automotive quality and manufacturing experience from Honda Cars India and Altigreen, will oversee manufacturing and refurbishment operations. He will be focusing on scaling vehicle certification systems and improving delivery capabilities as DriveX aims to reach 500 retail outlets by 2027. His appointment is a strategic move to strengthen DriveX's commitment to operational excellence and growth-ready manufacturing capabilities.
Past experience
Vinod Gupta's extensive background includes significant roles at Honda Cars India and electric vehicle start-up Altigreen. His experience encompasses setting up new manufacturing plants, overseeing quality for export models, and building manufacturing quality systems from the ground up.
At Honda, Gupta contributed to the company's consistent leadership in product quality rankings across India. He also played a key role in ensuring quality for export models across global markets.
During his time at Altigreen, he successfully scaled operations to a high-volume annual capacity within two years. This involved combining start-up agility with structured execution.
"This role represents a meaningful next step in my journey. I've worked on four-wheelers, electric three-wheelers, and component manufacturing, and now moving into the two-wheeler space adds a new dimension. I look forward to building processes that are lean, scalable, and rooted in trust, so that every refurbished vehicle we deliver reflects our commitment to quality," said Gupta.
New roles
In his new position, Gupta will be responsible for the company's end-to-end manufacturing and refurbishment operations. A key focus will be on scaling vehicle certification systems. He will also work to improve delivery capabilities.
DriveX is currently preparing to expand its footprint significantly. The company aims to have 500 retail outlets by 2027.
Narain Karthikeyan, Founder & Director of DriveX, said "We are delighted to have Vinod join the DriveX leadership team. He not only possesses deep technical skills, but also has a track record of creating high-quality systems that scale. As we expand across India, his expertise in manufacturing and process excellence will be instrumental in delivering the consistency and trust that DriveX is known for."
Education background
Gupta's educational background includes a degree in Mechanical Engineering from MNIT Jaipur. He also holds an Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business from IIFT, New Delhi.
He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Gupta has led initiatives across TQM, Quality 4.0, and enterprise-wide quality management systems.
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