Pune: Consumer tech firm and National Start-Up Award winner udChalo, has appointed Shivam Arren as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2024. In this role, Arren will lead the company's strategic direction, overseeing its expansion of services for the armed forces community and beyond.
Shivam Arren brings over 16 years of experience as a director at one of the tier-1 suppliers to India automobiles OEMs like Tata & others, where he demonstrated expertise in ideation, product development, marketing strategy, customer relationship management, and business development.
His background also includes roles as a Business Analyst at Cognizant and Software Engineer at Infosys.
An IIM Indore and IIT- Varanasi alumnus, Arren holds strong experience of working with companies from the automobile to Information Technology sectors. He is also a trained Dale Carnegie Trainer, having facilitated programs on leadership skills, team management, and strategic tools.
Ravi Kumar, Founder of udChalo said, "Arren's extensive experience in business development and strategic leadership aligns perfectly with our mission to evolve into a seamless super app of our soldiers and veterans."
Shivam Arren said, "As we continue to align with the government's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, we have a unique opportunity to revolutionize the one app for our soldiers for all their needs through local innovation."
As he steps into his new role, Arren plans to leverage his extensive experience in product development and marketing strategy to further enhance udChalo's service offerings.
He aims to expand the company's technological capabilities, improve customer experience, and strengthen partnerships within key industries looking forward to entering defence market.
