KSH Distriparks appoints seasoned logistics leader Dnyaneshwar Patil as GM – Commercials to drive trade growth
PUNE: KSH Distriparks, a leading supply chain player in India, announced the appointment of Dnyaneshwar Patil as General Manager – Commercials. In this role, he will focus on driving strategic growth in EXIM trade operations, strengthening partnerships with shipping lines and trade bodies, and positioning KSH Distriparks as a trusted custodian in India’s evolving logistics landscape.
The appointment comes at a pivotal time for KSH Distriparks. In 2025, the company scaled its annual handling capacity to 1.75 lakh+ TEUs by addressing a long-standing challenge faced by exporters in the Pune-Chakan industrial belt: the availability of empty containers at the hinterland level. By strengthening its empty yard capabilities and forging strategic alliances with global shipping lines, KSH Distriparks has helped improve turnaround times and reduce logistics costs for exporters.
With 2+ decades of experience across express logistics and freight forwarding, Dnyaneshwar brings deep commercial and operational expertise to the role. His career spans leadership positions at TNT Express, Aramex, Blue Dart, DHL, DSV, and Kuehne+Nagel, where he managed marquee customers across India and led strategic initiatives in sea logistics.
Commenting on his appointment, Dnyaneshwar Patil, GM – Commercials, KSH Distriparks, said, “ICD Talegaon plays a vital role in India’s trade infrastructure. I am excited to join a company that is deeply committed to transparency, efficiency, and customer-first solutions. This is an important phase for building logistics infrastructure that supports India’s export growth and global competitiveness.”
At KSH Distriparks, Dnyaneshwar will focus on elevating the company’s position through digital transformation initiatives, sustainable practices, and enhanced customer engagement. Key priorities include implementing process automation for operational efficiency, launching customer engagement programs with real-time visibility through CRM integration, developing sustainability projects for greener supply chains, and forging strategic alliances to expand service offerings.
Welcoming him to the leadership team, Malcolm D’souza, CEO at KSH Distriparks, shared, “Dnyaneshwar’s extensive experience across express logistics, freight forwarding, and national key account management makes him the ideal leader to drive our commercial strategy forward. His proven track record in building strategic partnerships and delivering operational excellence aligns perfectly with our vision to be recognized as a value-adding partner in global trade.”
Looking ahead, KSH Distriparks will continue to focus on strengthening inland trade infrastructure and supporting port decongestion, in line with the objectives of the PM Gati Shakti initiative.
About KSH Distriparks:
KSH Distriparks offers end-to-end solutions for import-export operations at ICD Talegaon. With a focus on transparency, efficiency, and sustainability, the company serves as a critical infrastructure partner in global trade, providing custodial services, warehousing, and supply chain solutions.
Part of the KSH Group, KSH Distriparks is committed to digital transformation, customer-centric service delivery, and building sustainable practices that support India’s growing trade ecosystem.