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  • Uber for Business Appoints Rituraj Chaturmohta to Lead India and South Asia Operations

    Rituraj Chaturmohta

    Bengaluru: Uber for Business has announced the appointment of Rituraj Chaturmohta as the Senior Country Manager for India and South Asia, reinforcing its commitment to driving enterprise growth and innovation in the region.

    In his new role, Rituraj Chaturmohta will lead Uber for Business’s strategic expansion, focusing on strengthening partnerships with enterprises, enhancing mobility solutions, and driving innovation across corporate travel and employee transportation services.

    Rituraj Chaturmohta to Lead Uber for Business Growth Strategy

    Chaturmohta brings extensive experience in managing two-sided marketplace and platform businesses. Before joining Uber, he held the position of Head of Sales and Business Development at Airbnb, where he led cross-functional teams across supply and demand operations.

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    As a former entrepreneur in the hyperlocal delivery space, he possesses a deep understanding of India’s rapidly evolving business ecosystem and enterprise mobility landscape.

    Welcoming him to the leadership team, Eric Lee, Regional General Manager and Head of Uber for Business – APAC, said, “We are delighted to have Rituraj join our leadership team to drive Uber for Business’ growth and partnerships in India and South Asia. His expertise in scaling platform-driven businesses, combined with his strong market insight, will play a vital role in strengthening our enterprise offerings.”

    Rituraj Chaturmohta’s Vision for Uber for Business in India

    Commenting on his appointment, Rituraj Chaturmohta said, “I am thrilled to join Uber for Business to lead India and South Asia, one of Uber’s most dynamic growth markets. Uber for Business is reimagining how organizations move—with scale, sustainability, and customer-centricity at the forefront. My focus will be to deepen Uber’s engagement with our enterprise clients, create customized mobility solutions that deliver measurable ROI, and position Uber for Business as a trusted growth partner across industries.”

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    Uber for Business Expands Enterprise Offerings in India

    Uber for Business currently empowers over 200,000 organizations globally, helping them manage employee travel, commute, and meal programs via Uber’s trusted platform.

    In India, the platform supports more than 8,000 organizations, offering end-to-end solutions designed for corporate travel, daily commutes, and shift-based employee transportation.

    With Rituraj Chaturmohta leading operations in India and South Asia, Uber for Business aims to strengthen its market presence and drive scalable enterprise mobility innovations across the region.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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