Ampure, an electric vehicle (EV) and industrial charging solutions company, has announced the appointment of Manoj Karwa as its Chief Executive Officer. In his new role, Karwa will spearhead Ampure’s strategic vision, foster growth and partnerships, and champion its mission to propel sustainable transportation worldwide through innovative, reliable, and accessible charging solutions.
With over 15 years of extensive experience in the EV sector, Karwa possesses deep expertise in infrastructure, electric drive systems, power electronics, and battery management. His leadership is expected to usher Ampure into an exciting new chapter of growth.
A dynamic entrepreneur, Karwa has guided three renewable energy companies through successful sales. Most notably, he played a key role in the leadership team responsible for the acquisition of Rhombus Energy Solutions (Rhombus) by BorgWarner. He has also held management positions at leading organizations, such as Elektrobit, EVBox, Leviton Manufacturing, and General Motors.
“Manoj is the ideal leader to harness Ampure’s unique technological strengths and customer centricity, as well as its robust organizational and financial infrastructure,” said Steven Van Camp, Operating Partner of Transom Capital. “His experience across the EV ecosystem—spanning charging hardware, software, and infrastructure—combined with his proven ability to scale innovative energy companies, will be instrumental as Ampure further expands its position in the global EV charging market, supporting the transition to a sustainable transportation future globally.”
“I am honored to join Ampure as CEO,” remarked Karwa. “With over one million chargers supplied to global automakers and nearly 30,000 industrial chargers delivered, Ampure stands apart. The company’s innovative, reliable, and accessible charging solutions seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructures. This is an exhilarating time in the EV industry, and I’m eager to collaborate with our talented team to accelerate advancements in this space and seize the opportunities ahead.”
Karwa holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University, and an MBA from the University of Michigan. He also serves as a Board Member of the University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute.
