EV Startup Raptee Appoints C Suresh As Head of Operations

Electric motorcycle manufacturing startup, Raptee has appointed C Suresh as the Head of Operations. At Raptee, Suresh will construct a comprehensive portfolio of operations in manufacturing engineering, quality, sourcing & supply chain, and projects with a focus on setting up the processes and building a strong team. One of the pivotal roles will be to plan and roll out the products in the near future. Suresh will focus on constructing additional facilities to cater to the projected demand for Raptee Motorcycle. 

Suresh comes with over 25 years of experience and has worked with auto brands like TVS Motors, Royal Enfield, Mahindra, Ather, and Ola Electric.

Suresh comes with the experience of handling more than 13 new product launches in his career. He played an integral role in rolling out the products like RE Classic 500, Ather 450, Ola S1. 

Commenting on Suresh’s appointment, Dinesh Arjun, Founder & CEO of Raptee, said, “His deep understanding of the EV market and expertise in quality, production, engineering, and supply chain management will be invaluable for our company as we prepare to launch our first motorcycle in the market.”

In the past, Suresh has managed supplier relationships across India and international markets, including Vietnam, China, Taiwan, and Europe, overseeing a vast network of over 200 suppliers. His role in establishing the new plants at Ather and Ola Future Factory underscores his commitment to innovation, quality and cutting-edge manufacturing. 

Raptee is gearing up to launch its first motorcycle by early next year. The company is building a range of 2W motorcycles that is tech driven and comes with an on-board charger that is compatible with CCS2 charging stations. The motorcycles are being indigenously designed and developed in India and Raptee has registered more than 45 patents so far. 

The Company recently also raised $3 million in Pre-Series A round and has established a new factory in Chennai.