DB Schenker, the global logistics service provider 100% owned by Deutsche Bahn Group, has appointed Kinjal Pande as the new CEO for India and the Indian Sub-Continent, effective immediately.
Kinjal will succeed interim CEO Vivek Chopra, who stepped in for Vishal Sharma since his move to a new role in China. She brings a wide experience from other leading global forwarders in the logistics industry.
Asia-Pacific CEO, Dr Niklas Wilmking, welcomes the appointment. “We are delighted to have a leader of Kinjal’s calibre take up the CEO position for DB Schenker in India. India is one of the key growth markets in the region 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.”
Speaking on the appointment, Kinjal Pande, CEO India and Indian Sub-Continent, said, “DB Schenker is one of the leading organisations in the logistics industry in India and globally, and I am honored to be part of this company and aim to strengthen our position in the market further.”
The new appointment is part of a recent leadership reorganisation to help DB Schenker strengthen its position in the Asia-Pacific region.