The Indian battery and electric mobility company GEON has announced the appointment of Mahender Singh as the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). The appointment comes as the company strengthens its footprint in the Indian energy storage and electric mobility space.

Management of operations across manufacturing, sourcing, research & development (R&D), engineering, and factory operations shall be handled by Mahender Singh. Business growth, operational improvement, and customer involvement shall also be among his responsibilities.

GEON operates in the clean energy industry and produces battery packs used in electric vehicles that utilise lithium-ion batteries. GEON has ventured into Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), industrial energy, and energy storage for homes. It recently underwent a rebranding exercise and changed its name from Battrixx to GEON, reflecting its new strategy of focusing on clean energy products.

Singh has an industry experience of 25 years in the automotive sector, electric vehicles, electronics, and manufacturing industries. As stated by company disclosures, Singh has handled massive operations in India, Europe, and Asia and has occupied leadership roles in various manufacturing companies.

Mahender Singh, Chief Operating Officer, GEON Energy said, “The energy storage and EV sectors present tremendous opportunities, and I look forward to working closely with the team to drive growth, expand into new markets, strengthen operational excellence, and deliver innovative energy solutions that create lasting value for our customers and stakeholders.”

Anand Kabra, Chairman and Managing Director, Kabra Extrusion Technik Ltd & GEON – Green Energy ON, said, “As we continue to expand our presence in energy storage and sustainable mobility solutions, his vision and operational expertise will play a critical role in accelerating our growth ambitions.”

This move has come at a time when GEON is continuously increasing its footprint in the field of clean energy. The company is looking to strengthen the area of energy storage systems and electric mobility systems. There is an intention to reinforce itself in the country of India.