In this crucial role, Ketan will be closely working with the Chairman’s
office to strengthen the overall growth and operational efficiency at Allcargo
Group. He will lead the process of stakeholder value creation across multiple
businesses through periodic engagement with the respective leadership teams of
Allcargo ECU Ltd (as per proposed scheme of arrangement, the international
supply chain business will be demerged into Allcargo ECU limited, subject
approvals), Allcargo Gati Ltd, Allcargo Supply Chain Ltd and Allcargo Terminals
Ltd.
Ketan will also be
responsible for managing investor relations on behalf of
Allcargo Group’s key management professionals such as MDs, CFOs and Group CFO
with a focus on shareholder value creation. In addition, he will drive Group
wide global and domestic partnerships in addition to the existing engagements,
nurturing existing customer relationships and cultivating new ones. He will
lead the Marketing and Enterprise Account strategy of the Group. He will report
to Shashi Kiran Shetty, Founder and Chairman, Allcargo Group.
Ketan comes to
Allcargo Group with over three decades of diversified experiences and an impressive
track record spanning multiple sectors such as logistics, consumer durables,
FMCG and beverages. Before joining Allcargo Group, he worked with Blue Dart
Express (DHL Group) as Chief Commercial Officer.
Welcoming Ketan Kulkarni, Shashi Kiran Shetty, Founder and Chairman,
Allcargo Group said : “.As we are empowering our flagship businesses with
strategic independence and operational synergies, his experience and expertise
complement our goal to drive synergistic growth to gain higher market share
organically by leveraging our existing network and resources in India and
overseas... Our leadership is fully committed to driving Allcargo Gati’s mission
towards becoming the largest domestic logistics player, similarly to the
group’s established leadership in the International supply chain through
Allcargo ECU and CFS/ICD infrastructure through Allcargo Terminals in the
country. I welcome Ketan to the Allcargo
family and we wish him success in his new role. Under his leadership, our
growth strategies will deliver superior value to our customers.”
Commenting on his appointment, Ketan Kulkarni, Chief Growth Officer,
Allcargo Group said, “…It’s a privilege for me to be part of the growth journey
of the Group and I look forward to
collaborating with the leadership teams to further propel Allcargo Group’s
growth keeping the customer interest and sustainability in sharp focus.’’