New Delhi : Taxi-hailing app Ola has roped in former Vodafone Group CEO Arun Sarin on its Board as an Independent Director. Sarin will contribute in an advisory role to Ola’s overall business strategy that will further drive growth and leadership in the market, Ola said.
“Arun brings a global perspective and a strong understanding of emerging markets like India. His experience in management and in growing large companies is invaluable to Ola,” Ola Co-founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal said.
Sarin is globally respected as a business icon and Ola will stand to benefit from his mentorship and guidance, he added. On his appointment, Sarin said Ola is creating immense value in the transportation and mobility space in India. “The company has scaled rapidly to benefit customers and partners using technology and innovative business models. Bhavish is an outstanding entrepreneur with a good team around him,” he added.
