New Delhi: udChalo has appointed Shivam Arren as the new CEO starting August 1, 2024. Arren will lead strategic initiatives for the tech firm, focusing on expanding services for the armed forces community and beyond.
Shivam Arren, with 16+ years of experience directing at a top-tier supplier to Indian automakers like Tata, excels in ideation, product development, marketing, customer relations, and business growth. He has also served as a Business Analyst at Cognizant and a Software Engineer at Infosys.
Arren, an alumnus of IIM Indore and IIT-Varanasi, brings extensive experience working across industries like automobile and Information Technology. A trained Dale Carnegie Trainer, he has led programs on leadership, team management, and strategic tools.
Ravi Kumar, Founder of udChalo said, “We are excited to welcome Shivam Arren as our new CEO. His extensive experience in business development and strategic leadership aligns perfectly with our mission to evolve into a seamless super app of our soldiers and veterans. We are confident that under Arren’s guidance, udChalo will continue to innovate and expand its services, reinforcing our position as ‘Desh Ka Bharosa’ in all fourdomains viz housing, travel, shopping and financial services at the same time driving our business to the next level.”
Shivam Arren said, “I am honoured to join udChalo, a company that has dedicated itself to serving our armed forces and is now expanding its reach and verticals to benefit the entire nation. udChalo’s commitment to innovation and customer service resonates deeply with my own values. As we continue to align with the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, we have a unique opportunity to revolutionize the one app for our soldiers for all their needs through local innovation. I look forward to building on the company’s strong foundation, leading it into a new era of growth and service excellence, and working with our team of veterans and industry experts to enhance our services and parallelly create more employment opportunities for our fauji families.”
Gen MM Naravane congratulated Mr. Arren for udChalo’s positive impact in supporting troops’ welfare. He admired the efforts and encouraged Mr. Arren to continue advancing this important mission.
Arren, with his extensive experience in product development and marketing strategy, plans to enhance udChalo’s services by expanding technological capabilities, improving customer experience, and building stronger partnerships. He aims to enter the defense market while upholding udChalo’s support for the armed forces and expanding its audience reach. Arren’s focus on innovation and strategic growth is set to propel udChalo to new heights.
