Allcargo Logistics Limited has announced a strategic leadership transition aimed at strengthening its management team and supporting the company’s next phase of growth. The changes are aligned with the broader restructuring of the Allcargo Group and are intended to sharpen business focus while pursuing emerging opportunities across the logistics sector.
Vijay Nehra has been appointed Chief Transformation Officer and Managing Director Designate of Allcargo Logistics, effective October 1, 2026. He will work with the existing leadership team during the transition period and is scheduled to assume charge as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer from January 1, 2027, subject to requisite shareholder approvals.
Ketan Kulkarni, currently Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Allcargo Logistics, will move into the role of Chief Growth Officer, Allcargo Group, effective January 1, 2027. In his Group-level position, Kulkarni will lead sales and marketing initiatives and focus on identifying growth opportunities, particularly across emerging industries, while developing new avenues for value creation.
The appointments follow the strategic restructuring undertaken after the demerger of the Allcargo Group, with individual businesses moving towards more focused leadership and governance structures. The earlier appointment of Dinesh Lal as Chairman of Allcargo Logistics was part of this process. Mr Nehra’s appointment further strengthens the company’s focus on business transformation, operational excellence and sustainable long-term growth.Both Mr Nehra and Mr Kulkarni will report to Punit Misra, Chief Business Officer, Allcargo Group.
Dinesh Lal, Chairman, Allcargo Logistics, said Mr Nehra’s experience in complex supply chains and business transformation would complement the company’s customer-centric approach and focus on service quality. Punit Misra said the Group’s restructuring had created greater focus across its businesses and their respective growth priorities. He added that Mr Nehra’s diversified leadership experience would support Allcargo Logistics in building on its existing strengths and pursuing greater market share, while Kulkarni’s expanded mandate would focus on emerging industries and new growth opportunities.
Mr Nehra said he would work with the leadership team to strengthen operational excellence and create long-term value, with continued emphasis on yield improvement and volume growth. Mr Nehra has worked across financial services, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, e-commerce and technology-led businesses. His career includes roles at Hindustan Unilever, Indiabulls Real Estate, Indiabulls Housing Finance and Indiabulls Asset Reconstruction Company. Most recently, he served as CEO of Ozone Pharma.A Master Mariner, Mr Nehra holds a postgraduate programme in management qualification from ISB, Hyderabad, and a Bachelor of Nautical Sciences from TS Chanakya, University of Mumbai.
Following the implementation of the approved Scheme of Arrangement, Allcargo Logistics now operates its Domestic Supply Chain business, comprising Express Distribution and Consultative Logistics, while its International Supply Chain business has been demerged. With a logistics network covering 99% of India’s districts and an expanding presence across Asia, the company continues to strengthen its digital capabilities and service offerings for enterprises, retailers and MSMEs. Alongside business growth, Allcargo remains committed to sustainable operations and has set a target of achieving 100% carbon neutrality by 2040, supported by continued investments in technology, operational efficiency and responsible business practices.
