Blue Dart Announces Management Changes: Balfour Manuel to Superannuate, R.S. Subramanian Appointed MD
Blue Dart's MD, Balfour Manuel, to superannuate on November 29, 2026, and will serve as Sr. Strategic Advisor until May 15, 2027. R.S. Subramanian appointed new MD from November 30, 2026, to May 25, 2030, subject to approvals. Subramanian has extensive experience with DHL Express.
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Blue Dart Express Limited announced significant management changes following meetings of its Nomination & Remuneration Committee, Audit Committee, and Board of Directors held on September 15, 2026.
Mr. Balfour Manuel, the current Managing Director, has requested early superannuation effective November 29, 2026. This request was made to facilitate a smooth succession and due to personal commitments. The Nomination & Remuneration Committee and the Board have approved waiving the six-month notice period applicable to Mr. Manuel. He will transition to a role as Sr. Strategic Advisor to the Managing Director until May 15, 2027.
Concurrently, the Board has approved the appointment of Mr. R.S. Subramanian as the new Managing Director. This appointment, recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, is for a term from November 30, 2026, to May 25, 2030, and is subject to shareholder and other necessary statutory approvals. Mr. Subramanian brings over 30 years of experience, most recently serving as SVP for South Asia and Managing Director of DHL Express India. He has been a Non-Executive Director on the Blue Dart Express Limited board since March 27, 2019.
The Board Meeting commenced at 5:30 PM IST and concluded at 6:50 PM IST.
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