Delhivery Limited has announced the appointment of Neelam Dhawan as a Non-Executive Independent Director on its Board, effective March 20, 2026. She will assume the role of Chairperson of the Board from April 1, 2026, succeeding Deepak Kapoor, who will step down after more than eight years of service, as previously disclosed in the company’s regulatory filing.
The appointment marks a significant step in strengthening Delhivery’s governance and strategic leadership as it continues to expand its technology-driven logistics platform. The company stated that Ms Dhawan’s extensive experience in leading global technology organizations and her deep understanding of complex business environments will bring valuable perspective to the Board.
Sahil Barua, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Delhivery, said the company is pleased to welcome Ms Dhawan as Chairperson. He noted that her leadership experience and strong track record in technology and corporate governance will play an important role in guiding Delhivery through its next phase of growth and innovation.
Ms Dhawan is a graduate in Economics from St. Stephen’s College and holds an MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Delhi. She brings over three decades of experience in the technology sector, having held senior leadership roles at leading multinational companies. She has served as Managing Director of HP India Sales Private Limited, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise India Private Limited, and Microsoft Corporation (India) Private Limited.
Her career spans large-scale digital and IT transformation initiatives across sectors such as banking, financial services, telecommunications, manufacturing, healthcare, and government. She is widely recognized for her ability to manage complex, matrix-driven global organizations and drive strategic growth.
Ms Dhawan has been featured by Fortune, Forbes, and Business Today among the most influential women in business. She has also contributed to the development of India’s technology ecosystem through her role on the NASSCOM Executive Council between 2009 and 2017. In addition, she has been a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, actively supporting initiatives that promote women’s participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
She currently serves as an Independent Director on the boards of several prominent companies, including Hindustan Unilever Limited, Tech Mahindra Limited, Ather Energy Limited, Fractal Analytics Limited, Capillary Technologies India Limited, and Capita PLC. She is also associated with the Nudge Lifeskills Foundation.
Delhivery is India’s largest logistics services provider. Its offerings include e-commerce and express parcel transportation, on-demand logistics, PTL and FTL freight, cross-border air express and freight services, warehousing and integrated supply chain solutions, and data-driven software products, including warehouse management and transportation management systems. Delhivery serves over 51,000 clients.
