Roshan Dcunha

Topic : Beyond the Vehicle: Reimagining the Future of Automotive & Mobility in the GCC Roshan Charles D’Cunha is a seasoned automotive and mobility executive with over 25 years of experience driving business growth, commercial transformation and regional expansion across the Middle East and international markets, including more than two decades in the UAE. Throughout his career, Roshan has held senior leadership roles with leading organisations including Ghassan Aboud Holdings, Al-Futtaim and Tata Motors. He has led automotive, fleet and digital businesses, spearheading regional expansion, strategic partnerships, digital transformation and omnichannel business models. His expertise spans automotive OEM and independent aftermarket ecosystems, fleet and commercial mobility, digital marketplaces and emerging mobility solutions. He has also built and scaled automotive parts procurement and marketplace operations across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, serving over 5,000 customers and more than 100 fleet operators. A strong advocate for sustainable mobility, Roshan brings a commercially driven perspective to the transition from internal combustion engines to electric and autonomous mobility. His vision centres on connecting electrification, digital innovation, fleet transformation and decarbonisation to create scalable, commercially viable mobility ecosystems across the GCC and wider MEA region. Passionate about shaping the future of the automotive industry, Roshan champions the intersection of technology, business transformation and sustainability, helping organisations navigate industry disruption and turn emerging mobility trends into tangible commercial opportunities.