Source: Vinfast India EV

June 2026 : VinFast has made a definitive leadership move. The company has appointed seasoned automotive and retail finance strategist Vineet Srivastava as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer for its VinFast India E-Scooters division.

Stepping into his new role at VinFast's Gurugram headquarters, Vineet will be tasked with building out the brand's network development, business development, and market planning. The appointment comes at a crucial time for VinFast as it aggressively prepares to introduce its highly anticipated, globally scaling electric scooters - including the Vero X, Evo, and premium mid-motor models - to Indian consumers looking for reliable, next-generation urban mobility.

Bringing a new automotive brand into India requires an intricate understanding of how the country’s retail systems operate, particularly in rural markets. Vineet’s track record suggests he is uniquely equipped for this challenge. Over his career, he has specialized in developing extensive dealer footprints and boosting channel liquidity through innovative capital solutions - expertise that will be vital as VinFast attempts to go toe-to-toe with established domestic EV players.

Vineet’s deep understanding of the Indian consumer landscape is backed by more than 22 years of multi-sector leadership. He joins VinFast India E-Scooters following a highly successful tenure at Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI). Before his long stint in the automotive sector, Vineet sharpened his expertise in corporate strategy and financial frameworks at Kotak Mahindra Old Mutual Life Insurance. His early career foundation was built at SBI Life Insurance and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance. This extensive corporate trajectory is built on a solid academic background, with degrees from the University of Allahabad and the International Institute for Special Education (IISE), Lucknow.

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