TrucksUp Appoints Abhijay Ratan as New CMO

03 Sep 2025 CW Team

Mr Ratan has had a distinguished career of over two decades in sales, marketing, and growth-focused roles. He has also been associated with another leading logistics aggregator, Blackbuck, where he engaged with large enterprises on growth strategy, digital transformation, and customer engagement.

He is known for his strategic vision and execution mindset, aiming to link marketing strategy with technology and customer needs. His core competency lies in driving the adoption of new digital platforms and integrated marketing campaigns to build brand equity in competitive industries.

Commenting on his new role, Abhijay Ratan said: "Joining TrucksUp comes at an exciting time when the trucking industry is rapidly evolving, with technology, real-time data, and digital ecosystems changing the landscape of logistics. TrucksUp is tackling important issues that are present in the trucking industry, and I am excited to further develop its branding to be a hyper-reliable, hyper-efficient, and hyper-trusted platform for fleet owners, drivers, and customers alike. My focus will be on driving industry partnerships, improving digital visibility, and ensuring that TrucksUp's value proposition resonates with all stakeholders."

Mr Ratan is passionate about using technology and marketing to revolutionise traditional industries. He believes the future of Indian trucking is to combine smart data solutions with driver empowerment and customer-focused services, all while creating efficiency in the supply chain and driving economic growth for the country.

Inspired by leaders who combine vision and execution, Mr Ratan aims to establish TrucksUp as the market leader through innovation, trust, and tangible improvements in logistics.

TrucksUp, a Gurugram-based logistics aggregator platform, has announced the appointment of Abhijay Ratan as their new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Known for his experience in strategy, marketing, and leadership, he has a proven track record of building brands and driving growth across various industries. In his new role, he will lead TrucksUp's marketing vision and help position the company as a leader in the technology-driven trucking ecosystem while enhancing stakeholder engagement in India’s logistics sector.Mr Ratan has had a distinguished career of over two decades in sales, marketing, and growth-focused roles. He has also been associated with another leading logistics aggregator, Blackbuck, where he engaged with large enterprises on growth strategy, digital transformation, and customer engagement.He is known for his strategic vision and execution mindset, aiming to link marketing strategy with technology and customer needs. His core competency lies in driving the adoption of new digital platforms and integrated marketing campaigns to build brand equity in competitive industries.Commenting on his new role, Abhijay Ratan said: Joining TrucksUp comes at an exciting time when the trucking industry is rapidly evolving, with technology, real-time data, and digital ecosystems changing the landscape of logistics. TrucksUp is tackling important issues that are present in the trucking industry, and I am excited to further develop its branding to be a hyper-reliable, hyper-efficient, and hyper-trusted platform for fleet owners, drivers, and customers alike. My focus will be on driving industry partnerships, improving digital visibility, and ensuring that TrucksUp's value proposition resonates with all stakeholders.Mr Ratan is passionate about using technology and marketing to revolutionise traditional industries. He believes the future of Indian trucking is to combine smart data solutions with driver empowerment and customer-focused services, all while creating efficiency in the supply chain and driving economic growth for the country.Inspired by leaders who combine vision and execution, Mr Ratan aims to establish TrucksUp as the market leader through innovation, trust, and tangible improvements in logistics.

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