Zoomcar Welcomes Deepankar Tiwari as CEO to Drive Next Phase of Growth

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Zoomcar (OTCQX: ZCAR), India's leading self-drive car sharing marketplace, has appointed Deepankar Tiwari as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 9, 2025. Tiwari brings over 25 years of automotive and mobility sector experience, including more than 20 years at Tata Group and a leadership role at Uber Technologies in the Asia-Pacific region. He has been serving as an advisor to Zoomcar India Private Limited since 2019 and as a board observer since February 2025.

Under Tiwari's leadership, Zoomcar plans to expand its presence in emerging markets, improve platform efficiencies, and strengthen its position in peer-to-peer car sharing. Chairman Uri Levine expressed confidence in Tiwari's ability to lead the company's next growth phase.

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• Appointment of an experienced CEO with 25+ years in automotive and mobility sectors
• New CEO's strong background with major companies (Tata Group, Uber)
• CEO's existing familiarity with Zoomcar as advisor since 2019

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BANGALORE, India, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomcar Holdings, Inc. ("Zoomcar" or the "Company") (OTCQX: ZCAR), the leading marketplace for self-drive car sharing in India, today announced the appointment of Mr. Deepankar Tiwari as its Chief Executive Officer, effective May 9, 2025. This change in leadership sets the stage for Zoomcar to deepen its market presence while driving strategic initiatives and elevating the user experience.

Mr. Tiwari brings over 25 years of leadership experience in the automotive and mobility sectors. He spent more than two decades with the Tata Group, serving in various leadership roles within Tata Motors' Passenger Vehicle division, and later at Tata Sons, the Group's holding company. Following this, he led Vehicle Solutions and Business Development for the Asia-Pacific region at Uber Technologies until 2020. Since 2019, Mr. Tiwari has served as an advisor to Zoomcar India Private Limited, and since February 2025, he has been a board observer to the Company.

"Deepankar's deep industry expertise, strategic mindset, and strong execution capabilities make him the ideal leader to take Zoomcar into its next chapter," said Uri Levine, Chairman of the Board. "His familiarity with the business and passion for mobility will help us scale new heights."

"I'm excited to take on the role of CEO at such a pivotal moment," said Deepankar Tiwari. "Zoomcar has built a strong foundation in shared mobility, and I look forward to working with our talented team to unlock the next wave of value for our customers, partners, and shareholders."

Under Mr. Tiwari's leadership, Zoomcar aims to deepen its presence in key emerging markets, enhance platform efficiencies, and reinforce its position as a category-defining leader in peer-to-peer car sharing. His extensive background in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings is expected to bring strategic focus, agile execution, and long-term value creation for the Company.

About Zoomcar:

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Zoomcar is a leading marketplace for self-drive car sharing focused in India. The Zoomcar community connects Hosts with Guests, who choose from a selection of cars for use at affordable prices, promoting sustainable, smart transportation solutions in India.

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FAQ

Who is the new CEO of Zoomcar (ZCAR) and when does he start?

Deepankar Tiwari is the new CEO of Zoomcar, effective May 9, 2025. He brings over 25 years of experience in the automotive and mobility sectors.

What is Deepankar Tiwari's previous work experience before joining Zoomcar as CEO?

Tiwari spent over 20 years with Tata Group in various leadership roles, followed by leading Vehicle Solutions and Business Development for Uber Technologies in Asia-Pacific until 2020.

What is Zoomcar's (ZCAR) strategic focus under the new CEO?

Under Tiwari's leadership, Zoomcar aims to deepen its presence in key emerging markets, enhance platform efficiencies, and strengthen its position in peer-to-peer car sharing.

What was Deepankar Tiwari's relationship with Zoomcar before becoming CEO?

Tiwari served as an advisor to Zoomcar India Private Limited since 2019 and as a board observer to the Company since February 2025.