Move reinforces leadership depth to lead Allcargo Global’s next phase of growth
Mumbai, India, January 21, 2026: Allcargo Global Limited (“AGL”), the international supply chain arm of the Allcargo Group, has announced the appointment of Vaishnav Shetty as Deputy Managing Director, with immediate effect. He has also been inducted into the Board of Directors of Allcargo Global. AGL represents the largest business of Allcargo Group, contributing 80% of its annual revenue.
Vaishnav Shetty, son of Allcargo Group Founder and Chairman Shashi Kiran Shetty, will work closely with Adarsh Hegde, Managing Director, Allcargo Global Limited. His elevation underscores the Group’s structured approach to succession planning and building a digital-first and future-ready organisation.
The appointment has been approved by the Board of Directors and comes at a critical juncture of Allcargo Group’s ongoing restructuring exercise, under which its businesses are being reorganised into four independent and focused entities. As part of this process, the Group’s International Supply Chain business has been demerged into Allcargo Global Limited, which is proposed to be listed, enabling sharper strategic focus and greater operational agility.
Shashi Kiran Shetty, Founder and Chairman, Allcargo Group said, “Vaishnav’s appointment reflects our commitment to build a strong leadership framework capable of driving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and digital innovation in an increasingly competitive global logistics environment. His impact across digital transformation and business leadership demonstrates the readiness of the next generation to step up and strengthen the organisation. His progression underscores our belief in developing leadership from within, ensuring continuity, resilience, and long-term value creation for all stakeholders.’’
Adarsh Hegde, Managing Director, Allcargo Global Limited said, “Vaishnav represents the next-generation of leadership at Allcargo, geared up to lead the next phase of growth. With his innovation-driven and technology-oriented mind-set, I am confident that he will contribute even more significantly to our mission to build an organisation that leads the global logistics landscape”.
Commenting on his appointment, Vaishnav Shetty, Deputy Managing Director, Allcargo Global Limited said “I am honoured to be a part of the core leadership team of AGL. As we prepare for the next phase of growth, our focus will remain on customer centricity, technology-led innovation, and disciplined execution. We look forward to leverage emerging opportunities to strengthen India’s role in global trade by deepening our capabilities and expanding our global footprint.”
An alumnus of Emory University, USA, Vaishnav joined Allcargo Group in 2017 and has been spearheading multiple portfolios across the Group. He has been instrumental in driving the Group’s digital transformation and adoption of data-led, next-gen technologies as well as AI-enabled processes. As Chief Digital Officer of Allcargo Logistics Limited, he led the Group’s digital and innovation agenda. Under his leadership, Allcargo launched several industry-first digital solutions, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. In his previous role as Executive Director – North Asia, Vaishnav has led various strategic initiatives to further strengthen and consolidate AGL’s position in this region.
A key milestone in Vaishnav’s journey has been his role in the development of ECU360, one of the best-in-class digital freight platforms in the industry. The platform has set new benchmarks globally for usability, transparency, and adoption, reinforcing Allcargo’s leadership position in international consolidation and supply chain solutions. Beyond technology, Vaishnav has also been closely involved in the conceptualisation and execution of strategic initiatives that support the Group’s long-term international growth ambitions.
Allcargo Global Limited is the international supply chain-focused company of the Allcargo Group, formed following the demerger of the Group’s International Supply Chain business. The Company’s wholly-owned global subsidiary, ECU Worldwide, is a global leader in LCL consolidation and multimodal transport. With over four decades of industry expertise and 300+ offices across 180 countries, its digital-first platform ECU360 delivers seamless, end-to-end logistics solutions powered by technology, efficiency, and customer-centric innovation.
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