New Delhi: Uber, a prominent ridesharing app in India, has announced the appointment of Arnab Kumar as the Director of Business Development for India and South Asia.
Arnab’s Background
Arnab Kumar brings to Uber more than 17 years of experience spanning the technology and financial services sectors. He has played pivotal roles in various organizations, including building the India operations for Coinbase and leading fintech investments and strategic initiatives for Prosus (formerly Naspers). Arnab’s career also includes his tenure as a Program Director at NITI Aayog, where he contributed significantly to the development of emerging technology initiatives, notably Aarogya Setu, India’s COVID contact tracing app. Additionally, Arnab has worked as an investment banker for Deutsche Bank in Singapore and New York. He is an alumnus of Birla Institute of Technology Mesra and Indian School of Business Hyderabad and holds a CFA charter.
Uber’s Perspective
Prabhjeet Singh, President of Uber India and South Asia, expressed enthusiasm about Arnab’s appointment, stating, “We are pleased to welcome Arnab to our leadership team, reinforcing Uber’s presence and sustained success in India and South Asia. His extensive experience in financial services and technology sectors is commendable. His contributions at NITI Aayog showcased his ability to drive impact at a large scale. Under his guidance, our business development team will continue to play a crucial role in nurturing partnerships and identifying new growth avenues.”
Arnab’s Outlook
Arnab Kumar, newly appointed Director of Business Development for Uber India and South Asia, shared his excitement about joining Uber’s ranks. He recognized Uber’s transformative role in reshaping transportation and providing earning opportunities to millions across the region. With a keen eye on the growth potential in India and South Asia, Arnab looks forward to collaborating with Uber’s talented team and contributing to the company’s expansion goals in this significant region.
Arnab’s Role in Uber’s Journey
Arnab’s addition to the team coincides with Uber’s completion of a decade of operations in India. The company is now focusing on bolstering sustainable mobility options. Embracing a partnership-centric approach with various stakeholders such as EV fleets, financiers, EV infrastructure providers, and government entities, Uber has been at the forefront of the electric vehicle (EV) transition in India. Earlier this year, Uber and Tata Motors made a momentous commitment, marking the largest EV deal between an automaker and a ridesharing platform in India. Tata Motors pledged to supply 25,000 EVs to Uber’s platform.