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Anirban Basu back to ‘home’ turf, takes charge at Abbott India
MUMBAI: Anirban Basu, a seasoned hand with nearly two decades in the cut-throat world of nutrition, food & beverages, and CPG (FMCG), is heading back to his stomping grounds, taking up the mantle of general manager – India at Abbott.
With 18 years under his belt, Basu isn’t just a pretty face. His CV boasts multi-country P&L management, a fancy way of saying he knows how to make money, and lots of it, across borders. He’s also a dab hand at market strategy, building robust business models and assembling winning teams. Clearly, he’s no stranger to cracking the whip when needed, all while nurturing a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Beyond the boardroom, Basu wears several other hats. He’s a keen mentor to young students and startup founders, perhaps whispering sweet nothings about the virtues of a balanced ledger. And, proving he truly puts his money where his mouth is, he’s an active angel investor in a clutch of early-stage D2C and tech businesses. Furthermore, he’s a board member of the American Chamber of Commerce, cementing his place as a mover and shaker in the subcontinent’s business echelons.
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Delhivery appoints Neelam Dhawan as Chairperson
Tech veteran succeeds Deepak Kapoor effective 1 April 2026.
MUMBAI: Neelam Dhawan just took the driver’s seat at Delhivery because when logistics needs sharper direction, even the board calls in a Microsoft-level navigator. Delhivery has appointed Neelam Dhawan as non-executive independent director effective 20 March 2026, with her elevation to chairperson of the Board from 1 April 2026. She succeeds Deepak Kapoor, who steps down after more than eight years, as disclosed in the company’s regulatory filing on 31 January 2026.
Dhawan brings over three decades of leadership in technology, having served as managing director at HP India Sales, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise India and Microsoft India. A graduate in Economics from St. Stephen’s College and an MBA from FMS, Delhi University, she is recognised by Fortune, Forbes and Business Today as one of the ‘Most Powerful Women in Business’. She has shaped India’s IT sector, served on the NASSCOM Executive Council (2009–2017) and is a strong advocate for workplace diversity and STEM education for girls.
She currently serves as independent director on the boards of Hindustan Unilever, Tech Mahindra, Ather Energy, Fractal Analytics, Capillary Technologies India and Capita PLC, and as a director at Nudge Lifeskills Foundation.
Delhivery, MD & CEO Sahil Barua 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.”
In a logistics world where speed and strategy must race in sync, Delhivery isn’t just adding a chairperson, it’s bringing aboard a proven leader who knows how to steer complex tech ecosystems through growth lanes and beyond.
