BW Auto World 40 Under 40 Winner: Reeti Nageshri - Breaking The Boundaries

Her friends and colleagues call her a multipotentialite — somebody who loves to dive into different domains. From being a state-level badminton professional to a recognised Artist to a gold medallist in computer engineering and now being at the forefront of Mahindra's electric SUV revolution – Reeti Nageshri’s journey is a testament to dreams that don't believe in boundaries.

As she reminisced about her journey, Nageshri spoke of the hurdles she encountered. With resilience as her co-passenger, Nageshri has embraced each challenge as a stepping stone in her ascent.

There's an age-old label: 'Jack of all trades, master of none'. Diverse interests, she acknowledged, often invited skepticism. Yet, she saw her multifaceted nature not as a weakness but as a convergence of expertise. With resilience as her constant companion, she embraced challenges, transforming them into opportunities for growth.

Amidst the sea of challenges, Nageshri found solace in her support system — her husband, her parents, coaches, friends, and mentors, who have been her guiding lights. Their belief in her multifaceted potential fuelled her determination to forge ahead.

Throughout her career journey, she’s undergone significant transitions and taken on diverse roles. From being a tech leader to working as EA with the ED & CEO office. However, it was in her current role at M&M that Nageshri found her true calling. Spearheading the creation of an entire portfolio of electric SUVs was no ordinary feat—it was akin to building a ship while sailing it.

From creating the strategy blueprint to building her team ground-up, to creating product concepts, designs, engineering choices, owning financial business cases, and now planning go-to-market —every decision has been a collaborative masterpiece.

In Reeti Nageshri's story, the boundaries of conventionality blurred, paving the way for a future where innovation know no limits.