Gati Express and Supply Chain appoints Ketan Kulkarni as Dy MD
Kulkarni assumes new position after serving as Chief Growth Officer of Allcargo Group in Chairman’s office
Allcargo Group, an India-based global logistics conglomerate, has appointed Ketan Kulkarni as Deputy Managing Director of Gati Express and Supply Chain (GESCPL), a subsidiary of Allcargo Gati (Formerly Gati), one of India’s leading premier express distribution and supply chain management company.
Kulkarni assumes the new position after serving as the Chief Growth Officer of Allcargo Group in the Chairman’s office, says an official release.
"Kulkarni will take charge with immediate effect and work closely with Pirojshaw (Phil) Sarkari, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, GESCPL to facilitate the leadership transition and lead the company to the next phase of growth in express and contract logistics."
Sarkari will retire on attaining the age of superannuation on November 30, 2024 but will continue to hold the position of Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director on the Board of Allcargo Gati, the release added.
“Ketan’s appointment as the Deputy Managing Director of GESCPL is in line with the Group’s vision to strengthen its leadership team to further build our efficiency and capture emerging opportunities," says Shashi Kiran Shetty, Founder and Chairman, Allcargo Group. "We have enormous faith in his execution and strategic abilities. We are confident that he will excel in this role with his brilliant leadership capabilities. His rich experience will be instrumental in further boosting the customer experience and growth outlook of the company."
Kulkarni adds: "I am excited to step into the new role. At Allcargo Gati, we are committed to create logistics magic with effective and efficient logistics solutions backed by future-ready digital tools and technology. With an unmatched reach across India with a strong brand legacy of quality service delivery, we will continue to strengthen our position in the express and contract logistics space. I look forward to working with various divisional heads at Allcargo Gati to continue to deliver growth and offer superior customer experience.”