Ketan Kulkarni Appointed As Deputy MD of Allcargo Gati Limited

Allcargo Group has appointed Ketan Kulkarni as Deputy Managing Director of, Gati Express and Supply Chain Pvt. Limited (GESCPL).  Ketan assumes the new position after serving as the Chief Growth Officer of Allcargo Group, in the Chairman’s office.

Ketan will take charge with immediate effect and work closely with Pirojshaw (Phil) Sarkari, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of GESCPL to facilitate the leadership transition and lead the company to the next phase of growth in express and contract logistics business with involvement in sales, operations, customer service and digital initiatives.  

Phil will retire on attaining the age of superannuation on November 30, 2024. Further, he will continue to hold the position of Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director on the Board of Allcargo Gati Limited.

Ketan joined Allcargo Group with over three decades of diversified experiences and a remarkable track record spanning multiple sectors such as logistics, consumer durables, FMCG and beverages.

Commenting on the appointment, Shashi Kiran Shetty, Founder and Chairman, Allcargo Group said, “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. 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.”

Commenting on the elevation to the new role, Ketan Kulkarni, Deputy Managing Director, Gati Express and Supply Chain Pvt. Limited (GESCPL). said, “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 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.”