Ganesha Upadhya
About Ganesha Upadhya
Ganesha Upadhya serves as the AVP of Automotive, Mobility & Enterprise Business for MapmyIndia in India and Europe. He has a strong background in sales and marketing, having achieved significant revenue growth and successfully launched innovative platforms throughout his career.
Current Role at MapmyIndia
Ganesha Upadhya serves as the AVP of Automotive, Mobility & Enterprise Business for India and Europe at MapmyIndia since 2021. In this role, he focuses on managing business operations related to maps, navigation, connected car technologies, telematics, and digital transformation solutions. His leadership has contributed to generating a revenue of $25 million by catering to both Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and Electric Vehicle (EV) Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
Previous Experience in Automotive Sales
Ganesha Upadhya has extensive experience in automotive sales, having held various managerial positions. He worked as a Territory Sales Manager at Tata Motors from 2011 to 2012, managing a business volume of Rs 400 crores annually and selling 4000 cars per year. Prior to that, he was a Zonal Manager at Toyota Kirloskar Motor from 2006 to 2009, overseeing a Rs 250 crores business in the Bangalore region.
Achievements at Azuga
During his tenure at Azuga, Inc. from 2018 to 2020, Ganesha Upadhya executed a Go-to-Market strategy that resulted in acquiring 50 new logos and achieving a 300% revenue growth within two years. He held the position of Associate Director for India sales and operations, focusing on expanding the company's market presence.
Educational Background
Ganesha Upadhya holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the SDM Institute for Management Development, where he studied Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations from 2001 to 2003. He also completed a certification in Strategic Marketing from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore in 2021. Additionally, he earned an Engineer's Degree in Industrial Engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology from 1996 to 2000.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Ganesha Upadhya launched an innovative online retail platform, www.paakashaalaa.com, following the success of an offline retail venture. This initiative reflects his ability to adapt to changing market dynamics and leverage digital platforms for business growth.