Chinmaya Chetan Biswal is a seasoned operations and strategy professional with over 12 years of experience in project management, product development, and supply chain management within the automotive sector. He has played pivotal roles in scaling operations and driving growth in prominent startups like BeepKart, Spinny, and Shuttl. His expertise lies in lean practices, refurbishment operations, and the integration of data-driven decision-making in product and supply chain management. Chinmaya holds an MBA from the Management Development Institute (MDI) and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from KIIT.

Career Highlights:

1. BeepKart (2021-2024): As General Manager, Chinmaya launched operations in two cities, established refurbishment centers, and transformed the aftersales unit into a revenue-generating entity with an expected annual revenue of ₹2.5 Cr. He also led the integration of CRM and vehicle journey databases to streamline operations.
2. Spinny (2019-2021): As Program Manager, Chinmaya scaled the used car sales and aftersales operations across 12 cities, helping the company reach 3500 monthly sales. He also developed mega refurbishment centers and introduced a paperless end-to-end process for better governance and decision-making.
3. Shuttl (2018-2019): As Manager of Product Strategy for Electric Vehicles, he devised deployment strategies for EV cabs and buses in partnership with leading organizations such as Tata Motors and JBM. His strategy led to a significant revenue boost within a few months.
4. ACME Cleantech Solutions (2018): As Deputy Manager, Chinmaya implemented value engineering solutions that led to cost reductions in electric vehicle (EV) chargers and battery systems, achieving customer satisfaction and retention.
5. Tata Motors (2014-2017): Chinmaya held a leadership role in project monitoring for the Nexon project, improving quality and reducing warranty claims through process improvements and vendor management.

Key Expertise:

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified professional, excelling in process optimization and business excellence.
• Extensive experience in refurbishment, aftersales operations, and supply chain management.
• Proven track record in program management, launching successful EV product strategies, and fostering partnerships with key stakeholders in the automotive industry.

Chinmaya’s contributions to scaling startups and improving operational efficiencies through lean management and data-driven processes have made him a standout leader in the automotive space.