Core Leadership

Meet the visionary leaders driving innovation and excellence in railway safety technology

Vinay Rao photo

Vinay Rao

Chairman

A visionary in technology-led transformation, Vinay Rao guides NOVA with a bold ambition — to build products that shape the future of railways. With over 16 years across venture capital, innovation ecosystems, and high-growth startups, he brings strategic foresight and entrepreneurial energy to NOVA's journey.

View LinkedIn
SM

Sourajit Mukherjee

Chairman and CEO

Sourajit Mukherjee leads NOVA with a clear purpose — to build intelligent, high-impact railway safety products that shape the future of mobility. With over a decade of experience across business development, product strategy, and operational leadership, he brings a rare combination of vision, discipline, and deep industry insight.

View LinkedIn
MJ

Mayank Jalan

Chief Operations Officer

A serial entrepreneur with the mind of a strategist and the heart of a builder, Mayank Jalan has spent over 17 years shaping the future of Indian railways. His career spans across multiple business verticals, but his deepest impact lies in the railway ecosystem where he has worked closely with the Railway Board, RDSO, DFCCIL, Metros, and Zonal Divisions.

View LinkedIn
MAH

Mohammad Altaf Hussain

Chief Technical Officer

Mohammed Altaf Husain is the technological cornerstone of NOVA, bringing 40 years of unmatched expertise in railway signalling and system engineering. As a licensed IRSE professional and certified design verifier, he has led high-impact projects across Indian Railways, the UK, Australia, and the Middle East.

View LinkedIn