Kinjal Pande takes up the role of CEO of Cluster India and Indian Subcontinent for DB Schenker. Kinjal has over 18 years’ experience in logistics and supply chain across various functions.
Kinjal Pande will succeed interim CEO Vivek Chopra, who stepped in for Vishal Sharma since his move to a new role in China.
Kinjal brings a wide experience from other leading global forwarders in the logistics industry.
On the appointment of Kinjal Pande, Asia-Pacific CEO Niklas Wilmking said, “We are delighted to have a leader of Kinjal’s caliber take up the CEO position for DB Schenker in India. India is one of the region’s key growth markets, and I am confident that Kinjal, who comes with a wealth of experience spanning various functions in the logistics industry, will be a great addition to the team.”
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“I would also like to thank Vishal Sharma for the fantastic work in establishing the brand DB Schenker in India and Vivek for stepping in as interim CEO during this time.”
“DB Schenker is one of the leading organisations in the logistics industry in India and globally. I am honoured to be part of this company and aim to strengthen our market position further,” added Kinjal.
The appointment is part of a recent leadership reorganisation to help DB Schenker strengthen its position in the Asia-Pacific region.
