Gopi Sankar M

Gopi Sankar M

Global CTO @ Switch Mobility

About

🔧 Automotive Technology Leader | 28+ Years in New Product Engineering & Sustainable Mobility Chief Technology Officer – Switch Mobility (UK & India) With nearly three decades of experience in automotive engineering and technology leadership, I am committed to driving the transition toward sustainable mobility. At Switch Mobility, I lead technology strategy and innovation across Electric Light Commercial Vehicles (e-LCVs) and Electric Buses, building solutions that balance performance, efficiency, and sustainability. I believe the future of mobility is clean, connected, and intelligent—powered by electric, hydrogen, and advanced digital technologies. My journey has been about turning bold ideas into reality, taking products from concept to road, and creating platforms that redefine transportation. 🔍 Key Achievements ✅ Electric & Hydrogen Mobility Pioneer – Spearheaded next-generation energy programs, advancing EVs and hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles while integrating advanced safety and connected solutions. ✅ Modular Vehicle Architecture Leader – As Chief Engineer of Ashok Leyland’s MHCV business (16T–55T), delivered the landmark AVTR Modular Platform and led the seamless BS6 migration—a first-of-its-kind modular architecture in India’s CV industry. ✅ LCV Market Disruptor – Played a pivotal role in Ashok Leyland’s strategic entry into the LCV segment, leading the engineering of the successful “Dost” and “Partner” platforms, setting new benchmarks in reliability and customer value. 🌱 Passion for Innovation & Research Deep expertise across the entire product lifecycle—from idea generation to mass production. Proven track record in alternate fuels, modular vehicle platforms, new product engineering, and digital transformation. Currently pursuing doctoral research on hydrogen fuel cell applications for next-generation commercial vehicles. 🤝 Let’s Connect & Collaborate I am always open to conversations on: Sustainable transportation & new energy solutions Strategic leadership and technology transformation EVs, hydrogen, and the digital future of mobility Let’s join forces to accelerate innovation and shape the future of mobility together ! --- #AutomotiveInnovation #ElectricMobility #HydrogenFuelCells #SustainableTransport #EVTechnology #StrategicLeadership #FutureOfMobility

Country

India

City

Chennai

Industry

Automotive

Skill

Automotive, Automobile, TS16949, Dealer Management, APQP, Vehicles, Automotive Engineering, FMEA, Automotive Design, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Product Development, PPAP, Manufacturing, DFMEA, ISO/TS 16949, Powertrain, Parts, Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA), Engineering

Experience

Switch Mobility

Global CTO

Switch Mobility

LinkedIn
2024-4 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

India

Ashok Leyland

Senior Vice President & CTO Switch

Ashok Leyland

LinkedIn
2025-7 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos
Ashok Leyland

Vice President and Chief Engineer - Advanced Vehicle Program

Ashok Leyland

LinkedIn
2022-4 - 2025-9 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Ashok Leyland

Head Program & Chief Engineer - AVTR platform

Ashok Leyland

LinkedIn
2020-7 - 2022-5 · 1 yr 11 mos

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

India first Modular vehicle platform

Ashok Leyland

Chief Engineer - AVTR platform

Ashok Leyland

LinkedIn
2015-4 - 2022-5 · 7 yrs 2 mos

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Ashok Leyland

Chief vehicle engineer -LCV platform

Ashok Leyland

LinkedIn
2008-8 - 2015-4 · 6 yrs 9 mos

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Responsible for Light commercial Vehicle platform Product Planning, Vehicle Architecture, Budget and Design release supporting successful production and sales. Successfully launched Dost platform (2.5ton category) and Partner platform (6 ton category) Deputed from Ashok Leyland to Nissan Ashokleyland Technologies.

Ashok Leyland

Executive Assistant to the Managing director

Ashok Leyland

LinkedIn
2006-8 - 2008-8 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Chennai Area, India

Worked as executive assistant to Dr V Sumantran and Mr R Seshasayee Responsible for supporting President in various business reviews with good exposure to organisation activities

Ashok Leyland

Divisional Manager - G90 cab

Ashok Leyland

LinkedIn
2004-7 - 2006-8 · 2 yrs 2 mos

chennai

Led a team towards the development of complete cab of both BIW and Trims

Ashok Leyland

Chassis Engineer

Ashok Leyland

LinkedIn
2000-7 - 2004-7 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Chennai Area, India

chassis engineer in cargo 16 Ton series

Ashok Leyland

Senior Engineer

Ashok Leyland

LinkedIn
1996-7 - 2000-12 · 4 yrs 6 mos

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Cargo platform with Iveco, Italy Learning phase on Automobile Engineering

Nissan Ashokleyland Technologies LTD

Program manager - V6 PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system implementation

Nissan Ashokleyland Technologies LTD

2008-1 - 2015-3 · 7 yrs 3 mos

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Responsible for business process design and implementation of PLM SYSTEM at the JV 2008 to 2012 : home grown data managenwt system 2013 to present: Program manager for dassault V6 enovia implentation

Education

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

LinkedIn

Engineering/Industrial Management

2001 - 2003 · 2 yrs
Thiagarajar College of Engineering

Thiagarajar College of Engineering

LinkedIn

Mechanical Engineering

1992 - 1996 · 4 yrs
St Anne's High School

St Anne's High School

LinkedIn
1984-5 - 1986-5 · 2 yrs 1 mo
KVS Higher Secondary School

KVS Higher Secondary School

LinkedIn
1982-5 - 1984-5 · 2 yrs 1 mo

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