Ravi Ramamurthy | Asst. Chief Engineer - Electric Drive Units, Power Electronics - Electric Vehicles
General Motors

Ravi Ramamurthy Assistant Chief Engineer, Electric Propulsion (Drive Units & Power Electronics), General Motors With over 25 years of engineering leadership spanning diesel, gasoline, and electric vehicle technologies, Ravi Ramamurthy bridges deep technical fluency with a commitment to mentorship, innovation, and community impact. He currently orchestrates cross-functional teams at General Motors to deliver the next generation of affordable electric drive systems, chargers, and associated power electronics, from concept through launch. Ravi’s career reflects a rare blend of engineering rigor, people leadership and adaptive foresight. As the industry transforms, so too has his expertise, pivoting from internal combustion to electrification, always in pursuit of environmentally responsible innovation that aligns with enterprise value. His passion for problem-solving is matched by his record of innovation: 12 global patents and three publications in thermal controls. Beyond his technical leadership, Ravi extends his ecosystem of impact through mentorship and advocacy. He actively supports emerging professionals via GM’s Asian Employee Resource Group and serves on the Michigan board of ASEI (American Society of Engineers of Indian Origin), shaping pathways for future engineers. Ravi holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from India and a Master of Science from West Virginia University. His leadership philosophy centers on evolving systems, not just technologies, and fostering generational talent to steward the future of mobility.