DHL Express has appointed Sandeep Juneja as Senior Vice President for South Asia and Managing Director for India, effective 1 November 2026. He succeeds R. S. Subramanian, who has been appointed Managing Director of Blue Dart.

Juneja has more than 30 years of professional experience, including over two decades with DHL Express. Since joining the company in 2004, he has held senior roles across sales, marketing and commercial functions. He has led DHL Express India’s commercial function since 2013 and has been a member of its India Management Board since 2007.

In his new role, Juneja will oversee India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, the Maldives and Sri Lanka. DHL said his priorities include strengthening customer partnerships, developing its people and pursuing sustainable business growth.

The appointment comes as South and Central Asia is forecast to record the second-fastest trade growth globally between 2026 and 2029, according to the DHL Globalization Tracker. The company said its international network and services will support businesses seeking to expand across the region.