Pranaya Kumar Mishra has taken on the role of Chief Operating Officer at Hitch, bringing with him over two decades of leadership experience across diverse sectors including IT, environment, waste management, staffing, and education services. Based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Mishra steps into this position after an accomplished career that spans senior roles in both national and international markets. Most recently, he served as Group Chief Operating Officer at Green Circle Environment Pvt. Ltd, Uptula Ventures Pvt. Ltd, and CPED Pvt. Ltd, where he oversaw end-to-end operations across business development, sales, marketing, HR, finance, and project management.
Mishra’s career trajectory reflects a consistent record of strategic leadership and operational excellence. Prior to his stint in the environmental services sector, he was the Chief Executive Officer at Armatus Technology Pvt. Ltd, OSMOSIS, and SWOSTIM IT Consulting Pvt. Ltd., where he successfully expanded operations across India, the US, UK, Canada, Asia Pacific, and Africa. His portfolio includes steering business growth in B2B, B2C, and B2G domains, building high-performing teams, managing large-scale projects, and forging relationships with government bodies, public sector undertakings, corporates, and academic institutions at the CXO level.
Earlier in his career, Mishra held key positions such as Vice President – Sales & Marketing at Swash Convergence Technologies Limited, General Manager – Sales & Marketing at Luminous Infoways Pvt. Ltd., and Associate Director – Sales at OPT India Pvt. Ltd. He began his professional journey with sales and marketing roles at Nicco Ventures Limited, ICFAI University, and Luminous Electronics Ltd., consistently delivering revenue growth, expanding market reach, and enhancing profitability through cost optimization and targeted strategies.
In his new role at Hitch, Mishra is expected to leverage his vast experience to drive operational efficiency, expand the company’s market presence, and strengthen its position in the industry. His proven expertise in strategic planning, sales forecasting, budgeting, funding, and people leadership is set to play a pivotal role in propelling Hitch’s growth trajectory. With a history of successfully handling multi-industry operations and complex business environments, Mishra is well-positioned to lead Hitch into its next phase of success.