Praveen Kumar Gutti

CEO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India25 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 25 years of experience in auto tech industry
Proven track record in launching and scaling new business products
Expert in driving strategic initiatives and customer satisfaction

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the auto tech industry with a strong focus on business development and strategic growth.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business DevelopmentStrategic PlanningBusiness Transformation

Other Skills

AutomotiveBusinessBusiness GrowthBusiness InnovationBusiness PlanningBusiness StrategyCRMChange Management & Organizational DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationE-commerceInnovation & EntrepreneurshipKey Account ManagementLeadership & Team DevelopmentManagementMarket Analysis & Competitive Intelligence

About

Dynamic and results-oriented Chief Executive Officer with over 25+ years of extensive experience in Sales, Business Development, Operations, Strategy and Client Management within the auto tech industry. Expert in driving strategic initiatives, faster growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction through digital platforms and e-commerce solutions. Proven track record in launching and scaling new business products such as eDiig, Autoinspekt, YMS, RMS, Autofin and Autokart. Committed to creating value for stakeholders by leveraging expertise from Harvard Business School to deliver excellence in every aspect of work. Key Skills Innovation & Entrepreneurship (6 Product Launches) Strategic Planning & Execution Business Development & Growth Strategies P&L Management & Financial Analysis Leadership & Team Development Cross-Functional Collaboration Market Analysis & Competitive Intelligence Stakeholder Relationship Management Change Management & Organizational Development

Experience

Cartrade exchange

Chief Executive Officer

Nov 2025 – Present · 4 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Spearhead the development of PSU banking initiatives, enhancing service offerings and customer engagement.
Drive growth strategies for the insurance sector, resulting in increased market presence.
Expand both online and physical banking operations, optimizing customer experience and accessibility.
Foster growth in the NBFC and BMT business segments, aligning with the company's strategic vision.

Business GrowthBusiness TransformationBusiness InnovationNew Business DevelopmentOperationsProject Execution+20

Mahindra first choice wheels ltd

6 roles

Chief Growth Officer - New Projects & Strategy

Jul 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

Developed actionable strategic initiatives and roadmaps to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.
Collaborated with business teams to drive the Leap.Refresh initiative, ensuring effective business transformation.
Drove a culture of Business Excellence by establishing KPIs and managing improvement projects.

Business GrowthBusiness StrategyBusiness TransformationBusiness InnovationStrategic Planning

Chief Business Officer - Services & Autokart

Feb 2023 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos

Chief Business Officer - Retail & E-Commerce Business Unit

Promoted

Apr 2022 – Feb 2023 · 10 mos

BU will house all end-consumer facing businesses, projects and initiatives, with the single-minded objective of driving retail volumes, margins and customer experience

Senior Vice President - Enterprise Business

Aug 2019 – Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Vice President - New Online Business Operations

Promoted

Aug 2015 – Aug 2019 · 4 yrs

National Head - Operations & Analytics

Aug 2010 – Aug 2015 · 5 yrs

Years of Work Experience in Auto/Auction Industry with Specialties in Handling Operations & Business Development Teams and Drive them to Meet the Strategic Visions of the Company

Ediig online market place private limited

Co-Founder & Business Head

Nov 2008 – Sep 2010 · 1 yr 10 mos

Business Development activity for acquiring New Clients for B2B Auto Auctions.
Build the New Strategies & Plan out Initiatives to keep up the Market Trends.
Manage Overall Operations to ensure the Company meets the projected targets.
Lead the concerned Dealer Development team to conduct Seminars for acquiring & activating new dealers for the B2B Auction Platform.

Consim info private limited

Sr.Manager Sales - IndiaAutomobile.com

Nov 2006 – Nov 2008 · 2 yrs

Designation: Sr.Manager Sales – PAN India
Job Responsibilities:
Setup Offices in 8 different locations of India to start the Sales Operations for IndiaAutomobile.
Structure the Dealer Section for building the Sales Module for IndiaAutomobile.com
Guide & Induct the Sales Structure to the team before they get into the market.
Drive the Sales Team towards achieving the Targets given to them.
Create or identify the opportunity to generate revenue through various modules and push them into the Dealer Segment for Driving the Sales.

Ebay motors india pvt ltd

Category Associate - Motors

Aug 2004 – Oct 2006 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Designation: Category Associate – Motors + Client Interaction of South India
Job Responsibilities:
Market Creation of Chain of Dealers in segments of 2 Wheelers, 4 Wheelers & Commercial Vehicles in Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka.
Conducting Repo-Auto B2B Auctions for Banks & Financial Institutions for 2 Wheelers, 4 Wheelers & Commercial Vehicles for Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka.
Business Development activity for acquiring New Clients for AP & Karnataka for B2B Auto Auctions.
Lead the concerned Dealer Development Executive to conduct Seminars for acquiring & activating new dealers for the B2B Auction Platform.

Baazee.com

Business Development Executive

May 2000 – Aug 2004 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Designation: Business Development Executive (Hyderabad & Bangalore)
Job Responsibilities:
Co-ordinate the Launch of Baazee.com (Presently Ebay.in) in Hyderabad through various Promotional Activities.
Business Development Activity for Hyderabad & Bangalore Region for B2C Operations.
Maintaining Key Categories for Hyderabad & Bangalore like Jewellery, Electronics & IT.
Conducting Seller Training Sessions in Hyderabad & Bangalore for Baazee.com (Presently Ebay.in).