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DHL Express India extends Mumbai Indians partnership for fourth consecutive year
Mumbai: DHL Express, an international express service provider, has announced the extension of its partnership with the Mumbai Indians. This marks the fourth consecutive year of this partnership. Continuing as the principal sponsor and official logistics service provider, DHL Express reaffirms its commitment to supporting the Mumbai Indians in their cricket endeavors.
Emphasising the uniqueness of this longstanding cricket partnership, DHL Express Sr VP South Asia R.S. Subramanian stated, ”DHL Express is proud to continue the partnership with Mumbai Indians for the fourth year now. Mumbai Indians’ approach aligns well with DHL’s core values of delivering excellence with speed, passion, teamwork, and a can-do attitude. Our partnership with the Mumbai Indians reflects our commitment to being the team behind the team, delivering success on the cricket field and in the business world.”
In the fourth year of the partnership, DHL Express and Mumbai Indians reunited again for the Six for a Cause campaign. This season DHL Express will plant six trees for every six hit by the Mumbai Indians during the IPL season. DHL Express reaffirms its commitment to the environment by partnering with its GoGreen NGOs – SankalpTaru Foundation & Sashakt Foundation – for the cause.
DHL Express India VP, sales and marketing Sandeep Juneja highlighted the convergence of sports and entertainment in T20 cricket in India. He said, “Globally, DHL Express sponsors a wide range of sports, showcasing our ability to connect with audiences and highlighting our commitment as the team behind the teams. In India, we’re excited to engage with fans through a sport that unites the nation – cricket. Being five-time winners with unrivaled popularity and with an eye for excellence, Mumbai Indians perfectly embody DHL’s commitment to delivering success. The extension of our partnership for the fourth year, is a testament to the ‘hat-trick’ we have achieved over the last three years.”
Commenting on the partnership, a Mumbai Indians spokesperson said, ‘We are thrilled and honored with our partnership with DHL Express across our teams, underscoring the remarkable growth journey of both entities. This alliance is a testament to our brand’s mutual trust, shared values, and partnership. We are dedicated to harnessing our combined strengths to deliver unparalleled experiences for our fans and stakeholders worldwide.”
Additionally, DHL Express has expanded its support to the Mumbai Indians family, by partnering MI Cape Town and the Mumbai Indians Women’s Team in 2024. This multi-faceted collaboration underlines DHL Express’s commitment to engaging with diverse segments of the cricketing community to amplify its brand presence.
As part of the marketing initiatives, DHL Express will connect with customers and fans through high-octane campaigns such as ThatsMyGame, Thoda Love Thoda Roast, Ghar se Celebration as well as tri-city meet and greets in Ahmedabad, Chennai and Delhi.
DHL Express, known for its support of global sports events, including the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, ESL One, MotoGP, Formula E, and Formula 1, continues to demonstrate its commitment to sports partnerships that resonate with a diverse and enthusiastic audience.
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Magellanic Cloud names Syed Ameeruddin CEO of e-surveillance arm
Keeping a sharper eye on the future, Magellanic Cloud is putting a seasoned watcher in charge.
MUMBAI – Magellanic Cloud Ltd. has elevated Syed Ameeruddin as Chief Executive Officer of its e-surveillance business, bringing its iVIS and Provigil operations under a unified leadership to accelerate growth in intelligent monitoring and infrastructure solutions.
Ameeruddin, a nearly two-decade veteran of the company, steps into the role after leading the e-surveillance vertical. His career trajectory—from Business Development Manager to the top of the vertical—reflects a steady climb built on operational depth, client engagement, and strategic execution across multiple subsidiaries.
Over the years, he has played a central role in expanding the company’s footprint, strengthening client relationships, and streamlining operations. He has also been instrumental in integrating acquisitions, helping align new businesses with Magellanic Cloud’s long-term strategy while stabilising performance across diverse domains.
More recently, Ameeruddin has contributed to securing key mandates spanning railways, the National Highways Authority of India, and the BFSI sector—wins that have bolstered the company’s order book and deepened its presence in critical infrastructure.
Commenting on the move, Joseph Sudheer Thumma said Ameeruddin’s leadership has been “pivotal in shaping the e-surveillance business,” citing his ability to drive growth, build teams, and deliver strategic wins as key to the company’s journey. His elevation, Thumma added, is expected to further accelerate expansion in AI-driven surveillance and infrastructure solutions.
The transition comes as demand surges for AI-enabled monitoring, centralised command systems, and large-scale deployments across mission-critical environments. Magellanic Cloud’s e-surveillance segment—anchored by iVIS and Provigil—has emerged as a significant growth engine, delivering projects across banking, transport, highways, and public infrastructure.
In his new role, Ameeruddin will focus on scaling platform capabilities, expanding deployments in complex environments, and developing integrated solutions that enhance real-time intelligence and operational resilience. He will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of the company alongside his new responsibilities.
With this leadership shift, Magellanic Cloud is doubling down on its ambition to stay ahead in India’s rapidly evolving surveillance ecosystem—where seeing, increasingly, is not just believing, but predicting.
