Kinjal Pande

Kinjal Pande is the Chief Executive Officer for India and the Indian Subcontinent at DB Schenker, a global logistics service provider owned by Deutsche Bahn Group.12 She was appointed to this role in April 2022, becoming the first woman CEO for DB Schenker in India and the subcontinent.2

Career Background

Kinjal Pande has over 19 years of experience in the logistics industry.2 Her career spans various functions including:

• Sales
• Pricing
• Commercial strategy
• Operations
• Finance
• Profit and loss management

Prior to joining DB Schenker, she held leadership positions at other major global logistics companies.1

Current Role and Responsibilities

As CEO, Kinjal Pande is responsible for:

• Driving growth in supply chain solutions for existing and new clients
• Overseeing freight forwarding, contract logistics, container shipping, rail and road transportation, and infrastructure development2

Leadership Philosophy

Pande emphasizes the importance of people in the logistics industry. She believes in:

• Prioritizing employee well-being, especially during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic
• Identifying and nurturing talent regardless of age or gender
• Promoting women's representation in leadership roles through structured programs and coaching2

Education

Kinjal Pande completed her:

• Undergraduate degree from Delhi University
• MBA from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies in Pune34

Her appointment at DB Schenker is part of the company's efforts to strengthen its position in the Asia-Pacific region.1