“USC Marshall gave me more than just a degree — it reshaped how I think about scale, strategy and leadership,” says alumnus Mudasar Mohamed.
From launching international operations in Sri Lanka to leading a $20B group’s digital road freight platform, Mudasar Mohamed has built a career on global scaling and digital advancement.
Currently, Mudasar serves as the CEO of Gro Digital, part of the Hinduja Group, where he is helping to transform India’s trucking industry through technology, marketplace innovation and fintech solutions. Prior to this role, he was an associate partner at McKinsey & Company and co-founded one of Southeast Asia’s earliest digital freight startups.
But Mudasar’s successful journey in logistics began before the digital boom. He started his career with Gati, one of India’s pioneers in surface transport, and quickly rose through the ranks, establishing its first international unit in Sri Lanka. Looking to advance his skills as a business leader, Mudasar then pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at USC Marshall School of Business.
“USC Marshall gave me more than just a degree — it reshaped how I think about scale, strategy and leadership. The global orientation, case-based learning and strong focus on entrepreneurship helped me build a framework for operating in ambiguous, high-growth environments,” he said. “It also gave me the confidence to eventually leave the comfort of a well-paid job and build something from scratch.”
Scaling Global Business
After graduation, Mudasar joined a global supply chain firm (now DSV) as an internal strategy consultant. Multiple promotions led to him serving as the managing director of Singapore and Malaysia, but when the company was acquired, Mudasar chose to pivot, co-founding a digital road freight platform alongside two colleagues. Over the next several years, they expanded to more than six countries and served thousands of clients.
That experience led him to McKinsey, where he advised Fortune 500 companies on new venture creation, before returning to the freight sector with Gro Digital. Today, Mudasar leads Gro Digital, one of India’s leading digital road freight platforms. His team develops solutions around digital freight matching, fuel management, vehicle telematics, insurance and more, enabling fleet owners to increase operational efficiency and improve their financials.
For Mudasar, the USC ethos continues to guide his career: “The Fight On! spirit is more than a hand gesture — it’s a mindset. The sense of resilience, grit and community that comes with being a Trojan has stayed with me across continents and industries.”
The Trojan Advantage
Mudasar credits USC Marshall with equipping him to scale companies into international markets, emphasizing the long-term impact of his coursework in communication, negotiation and international strategy.
“Professor Carl Voigt’s ‘Competitive Strategy’ class really stood out,” he said. “We explored not just how companies expand internationally, but why — and under what conditions. That lens has been incredibly valuable as I’ve grown logistics businesses across India and Southeast Asia.”
He also made the most of his time outside the classroom. He was active in the Graduate Business Society, co-led the South Asian Business Association and served on the leadership team of Marshall’s philanthropic group.
“Those activities gave me early leadership experience and helped me build a strong professional network. More importantly, they expanded my worldview,” he said. “Discussing infrastructure challenges in Brasilia or logistics tech in Jakarta with classmates shaped my interest in solving problems in emerging markets.”
Mudasar urged prospective students to pursue a degree at USC because of the doors it opens professionally, personally and intellectually.
“Marshall will challenge you, stretch you and connect you with people who’ll shape your journey for decades. Say yes to things that scare you. That’s where the growth happens,” he concluded.