Mumbai, September 29, 2025 – Magenta Mobility has announced a significant leadership realignment as part of its strategy to accelerate growth in the electrification of cargo movement.

Under the new structure, Founder Maxson Lewis will transition from his current role as CEO and Director to become Founder & Chairman, while Sujit Cherian has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Magenta Mobility.

This leadership transition comes at a crucial time as India intensifies efforts toward its net-zero commitments and rapid electrification of logistics. With a sharpened operational focus and continuity in vision, Magenta aims to capture emerging opportunities in EV fleet electrification, clean energy collaborations, and nationwide mobility partnerships.

Leadership for the Future of Clean Mobility

In his new role as CEO, Sujit Cherian will be responsible for driving Magenta’s strategic vision, operational excellence, commercial partnerships, and market expansion. Meanwhile, Founder & Chairman Maxson Lewiswill focus on long-term strategy, technology development, industry alliances, and global opportunities that further Magenta’s mission of decarbonising transport.

Reflecting on the transition, Maxson Lewis said:
“From a small team with a bold vision to becoming one of India’s most trusted names in clean mobility, Magenta’s journey has been remarkable. This leadership transition is about future-proofing that journey. With Sujit leading day-to-day operations, I will focus on shaping the long-term roadmap for Magenta and the Indian EV logistics ecosystem.”

Newly appointed CEO Sujit Cherian added:
“I am excited to lead Magenta into its next phase of growth. With a strong foundation built by Maxson, we are poised to scale our fleet, strengthen collaborations, and deliver transformative impact as India accelerates its clean mobility transition.”

Expanding Fleet, Partnerships, and Impact

Magenta Mobility currently operates a fleet of 2,700+ electric vehicles across 22 cities, having already enabled 600+ lakh clean kilometres. The company partners with leading e-commerce, logistics, and mobility players, positioning itself as a frontrunner in India’s clean energy and EV logistics ecosystem.

With this sharpened leadership focus, Magenta is set to expand its fleet further, explore new service segments, and play a pivotal role in the electrification of transport in India.