TrucksUp Names Rishi Sharma Chief Growth Officer

13 Nov 2025 CW Team

TrucksUp, a technology-driven platform revolutionizing India’s road logistics ecosystem, today announced the appointment of Rishi Sharma as its Chief Growth Officer (CGO), effective immediately.

In this strategic leadership role, Sharma will spearhead TrucksUp’s growth roadmap with a focus on business development, partnerships, marketing, branding, and customer success. His mandate will center on scaling the company’s market presence, driving sustainable revenue growth, and strengthening the synergy between its technology and business functions to deliver enhanced value to transporters, fleet owners, and enterprise clients across the country.

Commenting on the appointment, Sarthak Elwadhi, Founder of TrucksUp, said, “We are delighted to welcome Rishi Sharma as Chief Growth Officer. His proven expertise in scaling technology-led businesses and forging strong partnerships aligns perfectly with our growth ambitions. Rishi’s leadership will play a pivotal role in expanding our market reach and amplifying the value we create for customers. Together, we aim to accelerate TrucksUp’s journey toward transforming India’s logistics landscape.”

Expressing his enthusiasm, Rishi Sharma, Chief Growth Officer, TrucksUp, said, “I’m thrilled to join TrucksUp at such an exciting juncture in its growth journey. TrucksUp has built a remarkable platform that is redefining how goods move across India through the power of technology, data, and collaboration. I look forward to working with the leadership team to accelerate growth, deepen partnerships, and unlock new opportunities that drive sustainable impact for our customers and ecosystem.”

With over 16 years of experience spanning logistics and telecom, Sharma brings extensive expertise in business expansion, scalable growth, and organizational excellence. Prior to joining TrucksUp, he held leadership roles at BlackBuck and Bharti Airtel, where he successfully built revenue engines, led large cross-functional teams, and delivered strong results in market development, P&L management, and digital transformation.

Based at TrucksUp’s headquarters in Gurugram, Rishi Sharma’s leadership will be instrumental as the company embarks on its next phase of accelerated growth, innovation, and ecosystem consolidation.

TrucksUp, a technology-driven platform revolutionizing India’s road logistics ecosystem, today announced the appointment of Rishi Sharma as its Chief Growth Officer (CGO), effective immediately.In this strategic leadership role, Sharma will spearhead TrucksUp’s growth roadmap with a focus on business development, partnerships, marketing, branding, and customer success. His mandate will center on scaling the company’s market presence, driving sustainable revenue growth, and strengthening the synergy between its technology and business functions to deliver enhanced value to transporters, fleet owners, and enterprise clients across the country.Commenting on the appointment, Sarthak Elwadhi, Founder of TrucksUp, said, “We are delighted to welcome Rishi Sharma as Chief Growth Officer. His proven expertise in scaling technology-led businesses and forging strong partnerships aligns perfectly with our growth ambitions. Rishi’s leadership will play a pivotal role in expanding our market reach and amplifying the value we create for customers. Together, we aim to accelerate TrucksUp’s journey toward transforming India’s logistics landscape.”Expressing his enthusiasm, Rishi Sharma, Chief Growth Officer, TrucksUp, said, “I’m thrilled to join TrucksUp at such an exciting juncture in its growth journey. TrucksUp has built a remarkable platform that is redefining how goods move across India through the power of technology, data, and collaboration. I look forward to working with the leadership team to accelerate growth, deepen partnerships, and unlock new opportunities that drive sustainable impact for our customers and ecosystem.”With over 16 years of experience spanning logistics and telecom, Sharma brings extensive expertise in business expansion, scalable growth, and organizational excellence. Prior to joining TrucksUp, he held leadership roles at BlackBuck and Bharti Airtel, where he successfully built revenue engines, led large cross-functional teams, and delivered strong results in market development, P&L management, and digital transformation.Based at TrucksUp’s headquarters in Gurugram, Rishi Sharma’s leadership will be instrumental as the company embarks on its next phase of accelerated growth, innovation, and ecosystem consolidation.

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