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Kuehne+Nagel appoints Anish Kumar Jha as Managing Director for India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 06:30:00 +0200

Kuehne+Nagel, a leading global logistics company, has appointed Anish Kumar Jha as Managing Director for India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives

With over two decades of dedicated service to Kuehne+Nagel, Anish Kumar Jha brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role. Anish began his journey with the company as a management trainee and quickly took on responsibilities as the Country Head for Air Logistics and General Manager for Northern & Eastern India. Most recently, he served as the Managing Director for Thailand, Cambodia, and Myanmar. In his new capacity, Anish will lead a team of over 850 industry professionals across 28 locations, driving Kuehne+Nagel's operations and strategic initiatives in the Indian market.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Anish Kumar Jha commented, "I am truly honoured to lead the Kuehne+Nagel teams in India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. I am confident in our ability to drive progress in these vibrant markets and achieve our ambitious Vision 2030. Together, we will seize the immense opportunities, guiding Kuehne+Nagel towards a future of sustainable growth and exceptional success."

Anish's appointment underscores Kuehne+Nagel's commitment to nurturing internal talent and expanding its presence in the Indian subcontinent.

Kuehne+Nagel India awarded "Valuable Support for ESG Initiative 2023"

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0200

Pune, India (IN) – We are proud to be awarded "Valuable Support for ESG Initiative 2023" by CIE Automotive India Ltd., part of CIE Automotive. CIE Automotive is a Spanish multinational company specialising in supplying components and subassemblies for the automotive market. The company has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, with its Supply Chain Race to Zero decarbonisation initiative serving as a crucial step towards this objective.

Since 2018, Kuehne+Nagel India has supported CIE Automotive India, providing sustainable supply chain logistics solutions to help them achieve their business growth and sustainability goals. Recently, Kuehne+Nagel India had the privilege of attending their prestigious 2nd Supplier Conference 2023. The conference's central theme revolved around exploring and addressing opportunities that contribute to building a sustainable environment, a cause close to our hearts.

During the conference, CIE Automotive India extended a heartfelt recognition to the Kuehne+Nagel India team, awarding the company "Valuable Support for ESG Initiative 2023" for their dedication and commitment, contributing significantly to fulfilling CIE Automotive India's environmental objectives.

David Roussiere, Managing Director Kuehne+Nagel India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, succinctly captured the team's sentiments: "We are proud to be the trusted partner of CIE Automotive India. Supporting a sustainable future is fundamental to our company's values and a key cornerstone of our Roadmap 2026. The award has energised us to push our boundaries and set higher benchmarks in our pursuit of a more sustainable future – we look forward to many more years of partnership with CIE Automotive India."

This recognition is a testament to our ongoing commitment to sustainability and its vital role in shaping our business practices. It reinforces our dedication to positively impacting the environment, society, and the industry.

From all of us at Kuehne+Nagel, we thank our India team for their dedication, hard work, and unwavering support that have brought us to this remarkable point in our journey.

Kuehne+Nagel appoints David Roussiere as Managing Director for India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:28:40 +0200

Kuehne+Nagel, a leading global logistics company, is delighted to announce the appointment of David Roussiere as Managing Director for India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.

As Managing Director of the India Cluster, David will lead a team of 850 industry experts across 28 locations. His impressive background and over 20 years of experience in the logistics industry make him the ideal candidate to drive Kuehne+Nagel's operations and expand its presence in the Indian market. David has held several senior management positions within the company, including Managing Director for the Kuehne+Nagel Singapore cluster, Managing Director for Kuehne+Nagel UAE & Oman, and Managing Director for Kuehne+Nagel Vietnam.

Siewloong Wong, Regional Head for Kuehne+Nagel Asia Pacific, said: “Kuehne+Nagel India has performed admirably over the years, despite the challenges posed by the global pandemic. With David's professional background and strong leadership experience, we are certain he will continue to drive the growth of Kuehne+Nagel India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives and make it a key contributor to the region's success.”

David said on this appointment: “India has enormous potential and a rapid growth trajectory, backed by strong government support. I am confident that with the highly qualified, experienced, and customer-centric team in India, we can build on the company's current success and steer profitable growth in the coming years.”