Delhivery has announced the appointment of Ms. Neelam Dhawan as a Non-Executive Independent Director, effective March 20, 2026. Ms. Dhawan will subsequently take over as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors starting April 1, 2026. She succeeds Mr. Deepak Kapoor, marking a significant leadership transition for the logistics firm as it continues to scale its technology-led platform.
Delhivery Appoints New Board Chairperson
On March 19, 2026, Delhivery officially announced the appointment of Ms. Neelam Dhawan as a Non-Executive Independent Director, with the appointment taking effect on March 20, 2026. Furthermore, Ms. Dhawan has been designated to assume the role of the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, effective from April 1, 2026.
Ms. Dhawan steps into this senior role, succeeding Mr. Deepak Kapoor, who is retiring from the Board after serving for over eight years. Sahil Barua, MD & CEO of Delhivery, expressed confidence, stating that Ms. Dhawan’s experience will be invaluable as Delhivery continues to scale its technology-led logistics platform and strengthen its governance framework.
Ms. Neelam Dhawan’s Extensive Background
Ms. Dhawan is a highly recognized figure in the technology sector, bringing over three decades of leadership experience. Her academic credentials include a graduate degree in Economics from St. Stephen’s College and an MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Delhi.
Her career highlights include serving as the Managing Director at major technology entities such as HP India Sales Private Limited, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise India Private Limited, and Microsoft Corporation (India) Private Limited. Her expertise covers large-scale IT transformations across banking, finance, healthcare, and government sectors.
Current Board Memberships and Recognition
Recognized by publications like Fortune and Forbes as one of the ‘Most Powerful Women in Business,’ Ms. Dhawan has also been pivotal in shaping India’s IT industry through her tenure on the NASSCOM Executive Council (2009 to 2017).
Currently, Ms. Dhawan holds Independent Director positions on the boards of several prominent companies, including Hindustan Unilever Limited, Tech Mahindra Limited, Ather Energy Limited, Fractal Analytics Limited, and Capillary Technologies India Limited, in addition to serving on the board of Capita PLC and the Nudge Lifeskills Foundation.
About Delhivery
Delhivery is identified as India’s largest logistics services provider. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including e-commerce and express parcel transport, on-demand logistics, PTL and FTL freight, cross-border services, warehousing, and advanced supply chain software systems, serving over 51,000 clients.
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