Co-Founder, Managing Director and Group Chairman
Rakesh Kumar Verma is a pioneering entrepreneur and visionary leader with over 50 years of professional experience. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from BITS Pilani and an MBA from Eastern Washington University, USA. He founded MapmyIndia with the vision of building India’s indigenous digital mapping and geospatial technology ecosystem. Widely regarded as one of the pioneers of digital mapping in India, he has led the organisation into one of the country’s leading deep-tech companies in maps, geospatial technologies, and location-based solutions. He has been honoured with recognitions including the BITS Ratna Award, Distinguished Alumnus Award by BITS Pilani, and the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards.
Co-Founder, Executive Director, CTO & CHRO
Rashmi Verma is a distinguished technocrat and entrepreneur with over 44 years of experience in technology, management, and innovation. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from IIT Roorkee and an MS degree from Eastern Washington University, USA. She played a foundational role in creating India’s digital mapping infrastructure and led the development of MapmyIndia’s scalable digital map framework and technology architecture, helping establish the company as a leader in India’s geospatial and location technology sector.
Non-Executive Director
Rohan Verma is a visionary entrepreneur and technocrat with over 20 years of experience in geospatial technologies, digital twins, and IoT platforms. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA with Distinction from London Business School. He launched India’s first interactive internet mapping portal while still an undergraduate and has played a key role in MapmyIndia’s strategic growth, product innovation, and landmark IPO journey.
President of APAC Business
Gino Kim, the President of APAC Business, has 26+ years of experience. He has been in the Telecom and Automotive industry for 26+years and has tremendous experience in product Planning and Business Strategy in the Automotive sector. With this Automotive Software and Global experience, Gino is responsible for MapmyIndia' global business expansion. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration from YONSEI University and a master of Policy Studies from KOREA University. He has worked with Hyundai/Kia and spent his time as the Head of Country for more than ten years in the USA and Europe.
President, Automotive Business
Sapna Ahuja, Chief Operating Officer, 17+ years with MapmyIndia. She holds a bachelor’s degree of science in computer science and master’s degree of science in applied operations research from the University of Delhi where she also received university medal for being the best student. She is directly responsible for strategic initiatives and for accelerating the growth of our Company’s Automotive and mobility business, in addition to her overall responsibility of Business Operations. She serves on the Road Safety Sub-Committee formed by FICCI and has been a frequent speaker in various conferences and industry events.
Chief Operating Officer - Mappls Geosystems VIDTEQ
Vishal Anand is an accomplished professional serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Mappls Geosystems and will be spearheading Mappls Geosystem product & solution business in India and South Asia region. He is highly passionate about Geospatial technology and its potential to solve key challenges we are facing today in India through Digital transformation and has spearheaded the growth of GIS technology in India. He has a rich experience of more than 22+ years working with customers across various segments in National and local government. In his last assignment he was Senior Vice President & Head of Sales & Partner Business at Esri India, wherein he managed multiple assignments across functions such as Sales, Business Development, Partner Eco-system, General Management and Strategy while supporting many National Programmes. He has been closely involved, consulted and worked with customers on very successful large-scale, mission critical deployment of transformational GIS programs in a variety of areas such as State level GIS programs, National Mapping Organization, e-Governance, water resources, forestry, education, and map production. Vishal's educational background has played a pivotal role in his success as a business leader. He holds an MBA in Marketing Management and Information Technology, and has comprehensive knowledge in marketing strategies and leveraging technology for business operations. Additionally, he has a certificate in Disruptive Strategy from Harvard Business School, which has equipped him with innovative approaches and a deep understanding of navigating disruptive market dynamics. Moreover, Vishal's tenure at Oracle enriched his professional experience. His diverse professional journey serves as a testament to his remarkable capabilities in fostering growth, managing key accounts, and spearheading successful business development initiatives. His expertise and accomplishments make him a valuable asset in driving the success of Mappls Geosystems.
President, Automotive Business
Sapna Ahuja, Chief Operating Officer, 17+ years with MapmyIndia. She holds a bachelor’s degree of science in computer science and master’s degree of science in applied operations research from the University of Delhi where she also received university medal for being the best student. She is directly responsible for strategic initiatives and for accelerating the growth of our Company’s Automotive and mobility business, in addition to her overall responsibility of Business Operations. She serves on the Road Safety Sub-Committee formed by FICCI and has been a frequent speaker in various conferences and industry events.
President, Enterprise Business
Ankeet Bhat, Chief Business Officer - Enterprise Business, 11+ years with MapmyIndia. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electronics and instrumentation engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, 2010. Ankeet drives the strategy of the core location platform products and its growth, sales management, company-wide marketing and international expansion. He also represents our Company at various industry conclaves and seminars.
President - Government & Geospatial Business
and Whole-Time Director, Mappls DT
Nikhil Kumar, President-Geospatial Business, Total 27 years of experience and with MapmyIndia since July 2021. He is MS in Electronics from Kurushetra University. He has been in the Geospatial industry for the last 25+ years. He is directly responsible for strategic initiatives and for accelerating the growth of our Company’s geospatial products, solutions and services in India and abroad. He completed his masters of science in electronics with specialization in [VLSI] from the Kurukshetra University in 1995. He has been associated with the geospatial industry for a significant number of years. He is also actively engaged with various geospatial industry associations such as AGI (as Sr. Vice President) and was Co-chair FICCI committee on Geospatial Technologies.
Group CFO
Anuj Jain, Chief Financial Officer, Total 14 years of experience and 10+ years with MapmyIndia. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Rajasthan University. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), Company Secretary (CS) and Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) and has significant experience in the area of finance, tax and accounting.
Chief HR and Corporate Officer
MapmyIndia
Shishir Verma, Chief HR & Corporate Affairs Officer, Total 31 years of experience and 7+ years with MapmyIndia. He has extensive experience of over 31 years in Business Operations, with 16 years in IT & Telecom industry and over 15 years in the Geospatial Industry. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Patna University & Master’s degree in Systems Development from NIIT. He has represented MapmyIndia in many forums pan India.
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
MapmyIndia Group
Saurabh Somani, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, Total 10 years of experience and with MapmyIndia since July 2021. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Nagpur University and Diploma in Corporate Laws from Indian Law School, Pune. He is a qualified Company Secretary and has significant experience in the area of legal & secretarial, prior to joining our Company.
Non-Executive Director
Rakhi Prasad is an accomplished finance and technology professional with over 15 years of experience across investment management and financial services. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Michigan, a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics from Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi, and a Master of Science in Financial Engineering from Columbia University, USA. She has previously worked with Goldman Sachs, Enam Securities, Matrix Partners, and Alder Capital. Rakhi is also a member of the Bloomberg Women’s Buy-side Network and was featured among India’s Top 100 Women in Finance in 2020 by the Association of International Wealth Management of India (AIWMI).
Non-executive Director, MapmyIndia
Sonika Chandra is an Non-executive Director of our Company. She holds a master’s degree in business administration from the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A. She has experience in the field of financial services and technology and has previously worked in the U.S.A including with Western Union. She is currently a vice president at PhonePe since March 2020.
Independent Director & Group Vice Chairman
Shambhu Singh is a seasoned administrator and former IAS officer with over 35 years of experience in public policy, infrastructure, and government administration. He holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Patna University. He previously served as Special Secretary and Financial Advisor in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, and has served on the boards of several major public sector enterprises.
Independent Director, MapmyIndia
Kartheepan Madasamy is an Independent Director of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electronics and communication engineering from the College of Engineering, Anna University and a master’s in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan. He also holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business. He is an experienced venture capital professional and has a technology background in operations and investments across various technologies such as automation and robotics. He has previously worked with Qualcomm Ventures, White Eagle Systems Technology Inc, and Rocktron Corporation.
Independent Director
Anil Mahajan is an experienced corporate governance and compliance professional with over 35 years of experience in corporate strategy, finance, governance, and regulatory advisory. He holds a Master’s degree from Punjab University and is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). He actively advises corporates on governance, securities laws, ESG, and compliance frameworks while mentoring startups and entrepreneurs.
Independent Director
Tina Trikha is a global business leader with over 25 years of experience in finance, strategy, product management, and leadership development. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, and an MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA. She has worked with leading organisations including McKinsey & Company, American Express, Credit Suisse First Boston, and Godrej Industries. Tina is also an Associate Certified Coach and holds a certification from the International Coaching Federation, bringing deep expertise in leadership development, strategic transformation, and executive coaching.
Independent Director
Rajagopalan Sundar is a veteran media and technology leader with over 35 years of experience across digital businesses, internet platforms, media strategy, and brand leadership. He previously spent 35 years with the Times Group, where he held several leadership roles, including CEO of Times Business Solutions Ltd. He played a pivotal role in founding and scaling digital platforms such as Magicbricks.com, Timesjobs.com, Simplymarry.com, and Techgig.com. He also served as a long-standing Director at the Times Group, leading key functions including marketing, advertising sales, branding, and corporate strategy, while working closely with the group’s leadership. He currently serves as an advisor, mentor, and board member to multiple startups and organisations.
Independent Director
Dr. Ranjan Kumar Mohapatra is a distinguished business leader with over 35 years of experience across supply chain, logistics, operations, and human resource management. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from BITS Pilani, an MBA from Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar, and a Ph.D. in Management from Amity University. He held several leadership positions at Indian Oil Corporation, including Director (HR) and Managing Director of IndianOil (Mauritius) Ltd., and is widely recognised for his contributions to HR transformation and downstream operations.

