Allcargo Gati Ltd Appoints Uday Sharma as Chief Commercial Officer

16 Jan 2024 CW Team

In his new role, Uday Sharma will play a pivotal part in developing marketing and business strategies, with a primary focus on boosting revenue growth. Additionally, he will lead the process of formulating a robust branding strategy for Allcargo Gati. Uday Sharma is expected to report directly to Pirojshaw (Phil) Sarkari, Managing Director, and Chief Executive Officer of Gati Express and Supply Chain (GESCPL).

Uday Sharma brings with him over two decades of cross-functional experience in various areas such as business development, organizational turn-around, franchise development, strategic planning, large enterprise value selling, and complex deal management. His previous position was as the Head of Sales at Delhivery, and he has also held key roles at prominent companies including Spoton Logistics, Safexpress, Aramex, and Elbee India.

Pirojshaw (Phil) Sarkari, MD & CEO, GESCPL, expressed his delight at Uday's appointment, stating, "We are delighted to have Uday on board. He is a key addition to the senior management team of Allcargo Gati, which is on an accelerated growth path with a sharp focus on superior customer experience."

Sarkari continued, "Uday, with his diverse experience in driving business growth in the logistics industry and his proven track record, will help us strengthen the top-line profitability in express distribution business. His expertise and strategic outlook will firm up the company's marketing and customer engagement plans."

In response to his appointment, Uday Sharma conveyed his excitement, saying, "I am excited to be a part of Allcargo Gati. The company has strengthened its position in the express logistics space with advanced infrastructure, enhanced cargo handling capacity, and a massive service network that covers 99% of the country's districts."

Sharma emphasized the expected growth in express logistics demand due to consumer demand uptick and the continued progress of the digital economy. He stated, "The role gives me an opportunity to significantly drive value for the organization's business growth objectives. I look forward to working with Allcargo Group and leveraging my experience to capitalize on the emerging growth opportunities."

In a significant development, Allcargo Gati Ltd has announced the appointment of Uday Sharma as the Chief Commercial Officer for Gati Express & Supply Chain Pvt Ltd, a key subsidiary of the company. The appointment is set to take effect from January 15, 2024. In his new role, Uday Sharma will play a pivotal part in developing marketing and business strategies, with a primary focus on boosting revenue growth. Additionally, he will lead the process of formulating a robust branding strategy for Allcargo Gati. Uday Sharma is expected to report directly to Pirojshaw (Phil) Sarkari, Managing Director, and Chief Executive Officer of Gati Express and Supply Chain (GESCPL). Uday Sharma brings with him over two decades of cross-functional experience in various areas such as business development, organizational turn-around, franchise development, strategic planning, large enterprise value selling, and complex deal management. His previous position was as the Head of Sales at Delhivery, and he has also held key roles at prominent companies including Spoton Logistics, Safexpress, Aramex, and Elbee India. Pirojshaw (Phil) Sarkari, MD & CEO, GESCPL, expressed his delight at Uday's appointment, stating, We are delighted to have Uday on board. He is a key addition to the senior management team of Allcargo Gati, which is on an accelerated growth path with a sharp focus on superior customer experience. Sarkari continued, Uday, with his diverse experience in driving business growth in the logistics industry and his proven track record, will help us strengthen the top-line profitability in express distribution business. His expertise and strategic outlook will firm up the company's marketing and customer engagement plans. In response to his appointment, Uday Sharma conveyed his excitement, saying, I am excited to be a part of Allcargo Gati. The company has strengthened its position in the express logistics space with advanced infrastructure, enhanced cargo handling capacity, and a massive service network that covers 99% of the country's districts. Sharma emphasized the expected growth in express logistics demand due to consumer demand uptick and the continued progress of the digital economy. He stated, The role gives me an opportunity to significantly drive value for the organization's business growth objectives. I look forward to working with Allcargo Group and leveraging my experience to capitalize on the emerging growth opportunities.