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ShashiKiran Shetty
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ShashiKiran Shetty
Shashi Kiran Shetty is a pioneer and leader of the logistics industry with numerous Indian and globalrecognitions and a deep-rooted commitment to social welfare.
He began early, when the logistics sector was at a nascent stage. In 1993, he founded Allcargo Logistics which today enjoys the status of being India’s largest integrated logistics company. Its trajectory of success and wide portfolio of world-class services like MTO, Contract Logistics and Project Equipment are testimony to Mr. Shetty’s entrepreneurial spirit and foresight.
Spearheading over 10 key acquisitions in less than a decade, he sets a brilliant example of benefiting from first mover’s advantage, wherein he saw the formidable strength and bright future which the logistics sector holds in India and globally, creating India’s first and largest integrated logistics
solutions provider in the private sector and a global leader in multimodal transport with operations in more than 160 countries.
Right from being conferred Belgium’s highest civilian honour the ‘Distinction of Commander of the Order of Leopold II’ to being declared as the Global Logistics Personality of the Year, Mr. Shetty’s experience and contribution has been recognised across diverse fora and platforms in India and
internationally. An astute business sense, exemplary leadership and a vision to identify potential opportunities reiterate his position as an industry veteran.
Mr. Shetty is known not just for his professional achievements, but also his involvement in a number of philanthropic and community development initiatives. Be it through personal donations and contributions or involvement in the interventions of Avashya Foundation, Allcargo Logistics’ CSR arm, Mr. Shetty walks the talk when it comes to giving back to society in every way possible.
Under Mr. Shetty’s guidance and insistence on quality, impeccable execution, customer satisfaction and a values-driven culture, Allcargo Logistics continues to be recognised as one of the most professionally-managed and process-driven organisations.
In addition to being a sports enthusiast and an avid golfer, Mr. Shetty also appreciates art and its diverse cultural expressions.
Mahendra Agarwal
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Mr. Mahendra Agarwal
Mahendra Agarwal is the Founder & CEO of Gati Ltd. – leader and pioneer in Express Distribution and Supply Chain Solutions. He established Gati in 1989 with an aim to redefine the logistics industry. Mr. Agarwal is the driving force behind Gati’s journey to leadership position. His foresight has been instrumental in the company’s exponential growth by venturing into global markets and diversifying into varied domains. Under his visionary leadership, Gati has evolved into a major ILSP (Integrated Logistics Service Provider).Mr. Agarwal is an avid speaker and has been invited to many symposia and forums like the Global Logistics Summit 2006 held at the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad and the Logistics 2005 conference. He was also invited by IIM (Ahmedabad) to interact with the students. In June 2008, he was awarded “Best Entrepreneur of the Year” by Hyderabad Management Association. In Sep 2010, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 4th Express Logistics & Supply Chain Conclave held at Mumbai. In the same year he was also conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award from ASBM. In 2012, he was honoured with two more awards – ‘Executive of the Year’ Award (Logistics) by Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) for his contribution to the Indian Supply Chain & Logistics Industry and “Logistics Promoter Award” at the Logistics Talent Hunt 2012 International Conference. In Oct 2015, he was presented with the prestigious NITIE Empresario “Most Inspiring Entrepreneur of the Year” award at the NITIE Campus in Mumbai for his contributions to the Indian Logistics Industry.A leader, thinker and philosopher, Mr. Agarwal is an institution by himself. Apart from being on the Board of several Indian companies, Mr. Agarwal is also the founder member of Supply Chain & Logistics Group (SCLG) India (in addition to being a member of the international board of advisors for SCLG Global), member of CII Southern Region Council, member of CII Institute of Logistics Advisory Council, FICCI’s Civil Aviation Committee & FICCI’s Logistics Forum.He holds an Engineering Degree from Bangalore University and a Masters in Business Administration from Austin, USA. He loves travelling, golf and swimming. Mr. Agarwal continues to guide Gati towards the future with characteristic passion and a commitment to excel in everything he does.
Mr. N. Srinivasan
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Mr. N. Srinivasan
Mr. N. Srinivasan is a commerce graduate and has been a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India since 1955. He was the Senior Partner of Fraser & Ross, Chartered Accountants, with Head Office in Chennai and branches at Bangalore, Coimbatore, Cochin and Hyderabad. Messrs. Fraser & Ross is a member firm of Messrs Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu International, New York – one of the four big multi-national firms of chartered accountants. Mr. N. Srinivasan is closely associated with the development of the profession of accounting and auditing in India. He has been the Chairman of the Southern India Regional Council and a Central Council Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.He is the past President of Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce, Management Association and is on the committee of Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He is on the Board of several reputed companies viz., United Breweries (Holdings) Ltd., Mc Dowell Holdings Ltd., The Andhra Pradesh Paper Mills Ltd., AMCO Batteries Ltd., Redington (India) Ltd., etc.
Yasuhiro Kaneda
P. N. Shukla
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Mr. P. N. Shukla
Mr. P N Shukla, joined Indian Railway Traffic Service in 1976. He is a Rail transport Operations & Logistics specialist. He completed MSc Physics & LLB from Allahabad University and graduated in Business Management from Perth University, Australia. He has worked in various capacities in Safety, Commercial and Operations departments of Railways. He served as an Executive Director of Traffic Transportation, Executive Director of Tourism & Catering and Executive Director of Freight Marketing in the Railway Board. He is Rail Advisor to Hindalco and Kakinada, he also worked as Director of Container Corporation of India and Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation. He has been on the Board of several renowned companies.
Savita Date Menon
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Savita Date Menon
Savita Date Menon, PhD, is a Psychologist having trained at Mumbai University, India. She is also a certified Health & Wellness Expert. She has worked in the field for almost 30 years. 10 years with Tata Steel Hospital, Jamshedpur, where she was responsible for setting up the Dept. of Psychiatry, and where she received several Quality Awards. And over 18 years with Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, where she helped set up Apollolife, the Wellness Company of the Apollo Hospitals Group, in which she pioneered the concept of Rehab & Rejuve, by setting up Holistic Spas in Chennai & Hyderabad, with Rehab, Chronic Disease Management, Wellness & Rejuvenation, all under one roof.She consults one on one, and also conducts Workshops in all areas of Mental Health & Positive Psychology, covering Stress and Burnout, Anxieties and Panic, Fears and Phobias, Parenting issues, Children and Developmental issues, Relationship and Marital counseling, Drug Abuse & Detox, Depression, Behavior and Change, Smoking Cessation, Work life balance, Health & Wellbeing, Communication & Counseling, Sleep Rehab & Relaxation, Women & Health and Happiness .
She also specializes in School Health, Corporate Wellness, & Chronic Diseases Management for
Hospitals and Insurance Companies, where she also conducts training programs & workshops. Her list of clients include Tata’s TMDC, XLRI, IIM, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), HSBC, Amex, Computer Associates, J P Morgan, Motorola, DuPont, Deloitte, Dr. Reddy’s Lab (DRL), Tecumseh, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), Indian Oil Corporation, in India, & Jotun Paints, Mashreq Bank, Standard Chartered, Commercial Bank of Dubai, Abu Dhabi Oil Corporation, Dubai Development Board, RAK Ceramics, Electro RAK, Guardian Glass, Arc International, Waldorf Astoria , RAK Academy, Gems schools and more in the UAE.
She has also conducted workshops for Wardens of Chanchalguda Prisons, Hyderabad, India.
Menon was co Faculty, Harvard Medical School (USA), for a series of Lifestyle Medicine seminars
Conducted in India in 2006. She also lectured in Spaulding Hospitals (Harvard Medical School), Boston, USA. She is also Faculty, Apollo Medical College, Avanti Engg colleges & Mofukkam Jha Management
College. In addition, she is Director Academics, (India), for Arabian Wellness, UAE’s Post Graduate Diploma in Lifestyle Medicine. Also, Menon is Member, Undergrad & Post grad Board of Studies, Psychology, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India and St Francis College, Hyderabad, India.
In her early years she worked with Intellectually Disabled Children and their Parents and was tied up
with Special Olympics International as the Global Clinical Advisor India for conducting Health and Psychological Screening for Special Children across the country.
Kaiwan Kalyaniwalla
Kaiwan Kalyaniwalla
Mr. Kaiwan Kalyaniwalla is a Solicitor and Advocate of the Bombay High Court and a partner of Maneksha & Sethna, a law firm based in Mumbai.
He has a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Mumbai.
Mr. Kalyaniwalla has been practicing law for over 22 years and is also enrolled as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales.
His practice is predominantly in the field of corporate law, property law, tax law and general commercial law.
Shashi Kiran Shetty is a pioneer and leader of the logistics industry with numerous Indian and globalrecognitions and a deep-rooted commitment to social welfare.
He began early, when the logistics sector was at a nascent stage. In 1993, he founded Allcargo Logistics which today enjoys the status of being India’s largest integrated logistics company. Its trajectory of success and wide portfolio of world-class services like MTO, Contract Logistics and Project Equipment are testimony to Mr. Shetty’s entrepreneurial spirit and foresight.
Spearheading over 10 key acquisitions in less than a decade, he sets a brilliant example of benefiting from first mover’s advantage, wherein he saw the formidable strength and bright future which the logistics sector holds in India and globally, creating India’s first and largest integrated logistics
solutions provider in the private sector and a global leader in multimodal transport with operations in more than 160 countries.
Right from being conferred Belgium’s highest civilian honour the ‘Distinction of Commander of the Order of Leopold II’ to being declared as the Global Logistics Personality of the Year, Mr. Shetty’s experience and contribution has been recognised across diverse fora and platforms in India and
internationally. An astute business sense, exemplary leadership and a vision to identify potential opportunities reiterate his position as an industry veteran.
Mr. Shetty is known not just for his professional achievements, but also his involvement in a number of philanthropic and community development initiatives. Be it through personal donations and contributions or involvement in the interventions of Avashya Foundation, Allcargo Logistics’ CSR arm, Mr. Shetty walks the talk when it comes to giving back to society in every way possible.
Under Mr. Shetty’s guidance and insistence on quality, impeccable execution, customer satisfaction and a values-driven culture, Allcargo Logistics continues to be recognised as one of the most professionally-managed and process-driven organisations.
In addition to being a sports enthusiast and an avid golfer, Mr. Shetty also appreciates art and its diverse cultural expressions.
