Neelam Dhawan to Lead Delhivery Board as New Chairperson from April 2026
Dhawan succeeds Deepak Kapoor, who is stepping down from the board after serving for more than eight years.
Mar 21, 2026
Neelam Dhawan
Delhivery has announced the appointment of Neelam Dhawan as a Non-Executive Independent Director, effective March 20, 2026. The company said Dhawan will also take over as Chairperson of its Board of Directors from April 1, 2026, marking a key leadership transition at the logistics firm.
Dhawan succeeds Deepak Kapoor, who is stepping down from the board after serving for more than eight years. His departure was disclosed earlier in a regulatory filing dated January 31, 2026.
Sahil Barua, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, said, “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.” He added, “Neelam’s leadership will further strengthen our governance framework and strategic vision.”
Dhawan brings over three decades of experience in the technology sector, having held senior leadership roles at major firms including Microsoft Corporation (India) Private Limited and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise India Private Limited. She has led large-scale digital and IT transformation initiatives across industries such as banking, telecommunications, manufacturing, healthcare, and government.
An economics graduate from St. Stephen’s College and an MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi, Dhawan is also known for her contributions to industry bodies and advocacy for diversity in technology. She previously served on the executive council of NASSCOM from 2009 to 2017.
Currently, she holds independent director positions on the boards of several companies, including Hindustan Unilever Limited and Tech Mahindra Limited.
Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Gurugram, Delhivery has grown into one of India’s largest integrated logistics service providers, offering a wide range of services from express parcel delivery to supply chain technology solutions for thousands of clients across the country.
Delhivery has announced the appointment of Neelam Dhawan as a Non-Executive Independent Director, effective March 20, 2026. The company said Dhawan will also take over as Chairperson of its Board of Directors from April 1, 2026, marking a key leadership transition at the logistics firm.
Dhawan succeeds Deepak Kapoor, who is stepping down from the board after serving for more than eight years. His departure was disclosed earlier in a regulatory filing dated January 31, 2026.
Sahil Barua, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, said, “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.” He added, “Neelam’s leadership will further strengthen our governance framework and strategic vision.”
