Mahesh Babu has over 25 years of expertise in mobility and joins Switch from Mahindra Electric, where he was the Managing Director and CEO. Mahindra
Electric introduced six new electric vehicles, including three-wheeler and four-wheeler commercial vehicles, as well as the NEMO software platform, under
his supervision.

The XUV500, India’s first monocoque SUV, was one of his most notable undertakings. Furthermore, he has played an important role in determining India’s
future mobility policy by delivering electric TCO solutions through ground-breaking efforts in passenger vehicles, commercial fleets, and last-mile mobility.
He actively participated in numerous EV committees of both the national and state governments, as well as the CII and FICCI.

He was the Chairman of the Electric Mobility Group at SIAM, the APEX Automotive Association of India, until recently. This important appointment is the
latest in a succession of high-profile leadership appointments at Switch Mobility, which is working to establish a global leadership position in net zero
carbon buses and light commercial vehicles.

“I am happy to announce this appointment since Mahesh brings over 25 years of experience to Switch, and his skills as a CEO and track record as an EV
pioneer is well-known,” said Andy Palmer, Executive Vice-Chairman and CEO of Switch Mobility. He joins a strong leadership team, and I look forward to
working closely with him to achieve our goal of providing net-zero carbon van and bus solutions around the world, as well as realising Switch’s aggressive
environmental goals.”

Mahesh Babu commented on his new responsibility at Switch Mobility, “Switch Mobility is determined to advance the adoption of zero-carbon transportation,
and I am happy to be joining such a driven and talented team.” He further adds, "The global adoption of zero-carbon commercial mobility products and
solutions is a personal and professional goal of mine, and I believe Switch has the capability and compelling offering to establish itself as a leading
firstclass global electric vehicle company. I am excited to be a part of its growth story.”