Mumbai-based global logistics conglomerate Allcargo Group has appointed logistics and supply chain industry veteran Ketan Kulkarni as Chief Growth Officer.
Kulkarni will report to Shashi Kiran Shetty, founder and chairman, Allcargo Group, and work closely with the chairman’s office to strengthen 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 Ltd, subject approvals), Allcargo Gati, Allcargo Supply Chain and Allcargo Terminals.
Kulkarni 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. He will drive 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.
Kulkarni comes to Allcargo Group with over three decades of experience across sectors such as logistics, consumer durables, FMCG and beverages. His most recent stint was with Blue Dart Express (DHL Group) as chief commercial officer.
“As we are empowering our flagship businesses with strategic independence and operational synergies, Kulkarni’s 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,” said Shetty.