Raptee appoints former Ather and Ola Electric veteran C Suresh as Head of Operations

C Suresh has 25 years of experience, working with leading brands of which the last 7 years have been in the EV sector as part of the founding team at Ather and Ola.

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 Raptee appoints former Ather and Ola Electric veteran C Suresh as Head of Operations

EV Motorcycle startup Raptee has appointed former Ola and Ather veteran C Suresh as Head of Operations. He will be heading Operations including manufacturing, quality, sourcing and supply chain.

One of the pivotal roles will be to plan and roll out the products in the near future. Suresh will focus on constructing additional facilities to cater to the projected demand for Raptee Motorcycle.

Suresh, comes with over 25 years of experience, has worked with major auto brands like TVS Motors, Royal Enfield, Mahindra, Ather, and Ola Electric.  He comes with the experience of handling more than 13 new product launches in his career.

Suresh has managed supplier relationships across India and international markets, including Vietnam, China, Taiwan, and Europe, overseeing a vast network of over 200 suppliers. His role in establishing the new plants at Ather and Ola Future Factory underscores his commitment to innovation, quality and cutting-edge manufacturing, the press release further noted. 

Dinesh Arjun, Founder, CEO, Raptee, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Suresh to our team. His deep understanding of the EV market and expertise in quality, production, engineering, and supply chain management will be invaluable for our
company as we prepare to launch our first motorcycle in the market."

Suresh shares our vision of creating sustainable and affordable mobility solutions for the future, and we look forward to working with him to achieve our goals.

C Suresh, Head – Operations, Raptee, said, “My primary focus will be to drive excellence in all aspects of our operations and to enhance the experience of our valued customers, partners, and stakeholders. Championing unwavering quality standards in every aspect of our operations geared towards delivering exceptional products and services to our customers. Our goal is not only to provide high-quality electric motorcycles but also to create a seamless and superior customer experience for all the ICE consumers.”

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