People

People

Our people are the driving force behind everything we do. With diverse expertise and a shared commitment to excellence, we work together to build reliable, future-ready solutions for our customers.

Meet the Leadership Driving Enerfleet's Journey

Experienced leaders guiding Enerfleet with a focus on innovation, performance, and long-term value.

People

Bharath Krishna Rao Potluri

Co-Founder & CEO

Jupp Schmitt

CFO

Bharath Krishna Rao Potluri, Co-Founder & CEO of Emobi, is a dynamic leader with extensive experience across multiple industries, particularly in Renewable Energy. His journey began with a significant role in the family enterprise, United Telecoms Ltd., where he spearheaded its foray into Renewable Energy.

Bharath's early career was rooted in the evolving grid-connected Renewable Energy sector, a time when Independent Power Producers (IPPs) were pioneering renewable energy projects. As the industry matured, he identified a critical gap in the technology and large-scale manufacturing capabilities.

Recognizing this need, Bharath has dedicated his career to mastering the technologies essential for Renewable Energy adoption. His work spans Energy Storage Systems, Applications for Electric Vehicles, Consumer Electronics, and Solutions such as Chargers and Inverters. With a deep conviction that energy storage is vital to replacing fossil fuels with renewables, he has focused on building the technological expertise needed to drive this transformation.

Bharath's partnership with Dr. Sathya Prasad has been instrumental in Emobi's development of advanced products in energy storage and battery technologies, establishing the company as a global competitor in the field. Their combined experience in renewable energy generation and lithium-ion battery manufacturing has laid a solid foundation for innovation and sustainability.

Jupp is a seasoned global investment banking and risk underwriting specialist, with extensive experience across the UK, Germany, and India. His career has been defined by expertise in financial structuring, loan agreement negotiations, and strategic budgeting, enabling organizations to achieve sustainable growth and financial resilience.

He co‑founded and managed an EV fleet leasing platform, bringing together financial acumen and industry innovation to support the transition toward cleaner mobility solutions. Jupp’s professional journey includes key roles at JP Morgan in the UK and Billfront in Berlin, where he honed his skills in international finance and risk management.

Holding a Master of Finance from Bournemouth University in the UK, Jupp combines deep technical knowledge with a global perspective, ensuring that financial strategy and operational execution align seamlessly with long‑term business goals.

Advisors

Aruni Kumar Mahapatra

Advisor

Dr. Sathya Prasad

Advisor

Aruni Kumar Mahapatra brings deep expertise in financial markets and structured products, backed by over 15 years of banking experience with leading institutions including HDFC Bank, ING, Citibank, and RBL. His career has been defined by a strong command of financial structuring and risk management, enabling businesses to navigate complex markets with confidence.

As a former co‑founder of an energy storage systems (ESS) company supported by a major telecom and cell phone manufacturer, Aruni has combined financial acumen with industry innovation to advance sustainable energy solutions. His advisory role reflects a unique blend of technical insight and financial strategy, particularly in battery life cycle management and climate risk.

Aruni holds a Master of Financial Management from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning and has specialized in Climate Risk through the US GARP program, equipping him with a global perspective on finance and sustainability.

Dr. Sathya Prasad is recognized globally as a pioneer in lithium-ion cell and pack design, bringing decades of expertise to the advancement of battery technology. His career spans leadership roles at some of the world’s most influential companies, including LG Chem, Apple, Motorola, and Qualcomm, where he contributed to groundbreaking innovations in energy storage and mobility.

With a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota and an M.Tech. from IIT Madras, Dr. Prasad combines deep academic knowledge with practical industry experience. His advisory role reflects a commitment to driving the next generation of battery solutions, ensuring that innovation in energy storage and performance remains at the forefront of the industry.