Delhivery Announces Appointment of Neelam Dhawan as Independent Director and Board Chairperson

Delhivery today announced the appointment of  Neelam Dhawan as a Non-Executive Independent Director, effective March 20, 2026.  Dhawan will also be designated as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026. She succeeds  Deepak Kapoor, who is stepping down from the Board of Delhivery after a tenure of over eight years, as announced in Delhivery’s regulatory filing on January 31, 2026.

 “We are delighted to welcome Neelam Dhawan to the Delhivery Board as our Chairperson. Her exceptional track record in leading some of the world’s most iconic technology companies, as well as her diverse set of experiences as a seasoned Board Member will be invaluable as Delhivery continues to scale its technology-led logistics platform. Neelam’s leadership will further strengthen our governance framework and strategic vision,” said Sahil Barua, MD & Chief Executive Officer, Delhivery.

 A graduate in Economics from St. Stephen’s College and an MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Delhi,  Dhawan is widely recognized for her expertise in managing complex technology businesses within highly matrixed global organizations. Her experience spans large-scale IT transformations across diverse sectors, including banking, finance, telecommunications, manufacturing, healthcare, and government. Ms. Dhawan brings over three decades of leadership experience in the technology industry, having held the role of Managing Director at HP India Sales Private Limited, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise India Private Limited, and Microsoft Corporation (India) Private Limited.

 Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, and Business Today as one of the 'Most Powerful Women in Business', Ms. Dhawan has been a pivotal figure in shaping India’s IT industry. She served on the NASSCOM Executive Council from 2009 to 2017, contributing significantly to industry strategy and public policy. She is also a vocal advocate for workplace diversity and women in technology, actively supporting various STEM education initiatives for girls. Ms. Dhawan currently serves as an Independent Director on the boards of Hindustan Unilever Limited, Tech Mahindra Limited, Ather Energy Limited, Fractal Analytics Limited, and Capillary Technologies India Limited and Capita PLC. She is also a Director on the board of Nudge Lifeskills Foundation.

 Delhivery is India's largest logistics services provider. The company is a leading provider of logistics services including e-commerce and express parcel transportation, on-demand logistics, part truck-load (PTL) freight, full-truckload (FTL) freight services, cross-border air express and freight services, warehousing and supply chain solutions, data services and software including warehouse management and transportation management systems to over 51,000 clients. For more information about Delhivery,