Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, March 2025 – Routematic, a leading provider of sustainable corporate mobility solutions, has announced the appointment of Chidananda Murthy as Vice President – People and Culture, effective immediately. In his new role, Chidananda will be responsible for leading the company’s people strategy, talent development, and organizational culture, with a focus on fostering a high-performance, inclusive, and people-first workplace.
Chidananda brings with him over 20 years of experience in HR leadership across prominent organizations such as Walmart Global Sourcing, Nokia Networks, IBM, Oracle, and Huawei. In his most recent role at Walmart, he managed HR functions across India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, driving initiatives around business expansion, talent retention, succession planning, and regional HR operations. His expertise in post-M&A integration, workforce transformation, and leadership development will be pivotal in Routematic’s ongoing growth journey.

“Chidananda’s expertise in human capital management will be crucial as we scale our sustainable mobility solutions and expand our organizational footprint,” said Kavitha Ramachandragowda, Co-Founder & Executive Director of Routematic. “His strategic leadership will not only strengthen our people-first culture but also ensure we continue to attract, retain, and nurture top talent while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and inclusivity.”
“Routematic is at a pivotal growth stage, and I’m excited to help shape its people strategy,” said Chidananda Murthy. “We are committed to fostering an empowering and inclusive culture—one that attracts top talent, nurtures innovation, and drives long-term success. As we work toward redefining corporate mobility, I look forward to contributing to Routematic’s growth, well-being, and transformation.”
This appointment comes at a strategic time for Routematic, which recently launched its third Command Center in Hyderabad, expanding its operations beyond Bengaluru and Pune. The company is also accelerating its green mobility goals by integrating electric vehicles into its fleet, reinforcing its commitment to environmentally conscious transportation solutions.
About Routematic
Routematic is a pioneering urban mobility platform offering innovative corporate transportation solutions for organizations with round-the-clock shift requirements. Operating across 23+ cities in India, Routematic serves 275+ clients and 300K monthly users, offering end-to-end mobility solutions including Corporate Mobility Technology, Transport-as-a-Service, and Fleet Management. With its commitment to reducing carbon footprint and creating safe, reliable, and cost-effective commuting options, Routematic has won several accolades, including the Most Innovative Product by NASSCOM (2019) and Runner-up in Asia’s Largest Mobility Startup Challenge in Singapore (2019).
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