Meru Cabs Appoints Mr. Rajesh Puri as its CEO

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Last Updated : Jan 20 2013 | 12:21 AM IST

Meru Cabs, India’s favorite and largest radio cab service provider, today announced that Mr. Rajesh Puri has been appointed as the CEO of the company. In this capacity, Mr. Puri will be responsible for driving the company’s strategy, expanding existing businesses and seeking out new business opportunities. Mr. Puri will be based out of Mumbai.

His immediate assignment prior to joining Meru Cab Company was as the President (Operations) at Tata Teleservices (TTML). Over the last 22 years, Mr. Puri has worked with some of the finest blue-chip companies in India including, Airtel, Electrolux, Whirlpool, Godrej Boyce and ONGC. His experience has been in leading start-up businesses to unassailable leadership.

Commenting on the appointment of Mr Puri, Mr Neeraj Gupta, Managing Director, Meru Cab Company said, “Taking into account Mr Puri’s prior experience and his stint with various blue chip firms, his wealth of knowledge will enhance the current business of the company.”

Commenting on his new appointment, Mr Rajesh Puri said, “I am excited about strengthening Meru Cab’s position as a world class service provider. It is a great pleasure for me to join a company which is a leader in its segment. I look forward to helping Meru Cab deliver operational excellence and enhance customer services.”

About Meru Cab Company
Meru Cab, a world class radio taxi service was launched in Mumbai in association with India Value Fund, a premier India centric private equity fund. With capital infusion and professional management assistance available from India Value Fund, Meru Cab has pioneered the concept of GPS/GPRS enabled radio cabs in Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad & Bangalore. Currently there are close to 3800 Meru Cabs operating across India.

Further you could visit www.merucabs.com

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First Published: Nov 27 2009 | 7:01 PM IST

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