Shadowfax, an e-commerce express parcel and value-added solutions company, has announced the induction of three distinguished professionals, Bijou Kurien, Ruchira Shukla, and Pirojshaw Sarkari as Independent directors on its board.
Bijou Kurien brings over 35 years of experience in FMCG, consumer durables, and retail. As a founding member of Titan Industries and Reliance Retail, he played a key role in building and scaling multibillion-dollar businesses. He currently advises Private equity funds and startups and also serves on several listed and unlisted corporate boards.
Ruchira Shukla, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Synapses, a VC fund specializing in STEM-led investments in ClimateTech and HealthTech, has over 25 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, strategy consulting, and investment banking across India, the US and Europe. Previously, she led disruptive technology investments across South Asia at the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Her expertise spans ClimateTech, consumer internet, B2B e-commerce, HealthTech and EduTech.
Pirojshaw Sarkari (Phil), a chartered accountant by profession, is a seasoned leader in logistics and supply chain management. He was instrumental in establishing UPS in India and later served as the CEO of Mahindra Logistics, driving its growth into one of India’s largest 3PL companies and leading its successful IPO. He also held the position of CEO at Gati Allcargo. With a strong focus on process-driven growth and technology adoption, he is recognized for his leadership in the logistics space.
Bijou Kurien said, “Shadowfax is transforming the logistics sector through technology and operational excellence – particularly innovating a lot around speed. I look forward to contributing to its continued growth and impact on last-mile delivery.”
Ruchira Shukla, said, “Shadowfax is a leading third-party logistics player in India’s e-commerce ecosystem, known for path-breaking innovations that consistently create customer value. I look forward to supporting its governance and innovation over the coming years.”
Pirojshaw Sarkari said, “Shadowfax’s technology-first approach and customer-centric mindset have helped it impact several transformations in the industry from reverse logistics to quick commerce & same day delivery. I look forward to contributing to its sustainable scale-up as it embarks on adding to its suite of services.”
Abhishek Bansal, Co-Founder and CEO of Shadowfax, said, “These appointments mark a significant milestone in Shadowfax’s journey. Bijou, Ruchira, and Phil bring deep industry experience and strategic insights that align with our vision to redefine third-party logistics (3PL) in India. Their guidance will be invaluable as we continue to lead the logistics sector.”
Founded in 2015 by Abhishek Bansal, Vaibhav Khandelwal, Praharsh Chandra, and Gaurav Jaithliya, Shadowfax is an e-commerce service provider. Initially focused on last-mile delivery, Shadowfax has evolved into a full-stack logistics platform, with an array of value-added services solving some of the toughest problems in the online commerce supply chain today.
