Blue Dart Express Ltd has appointed Mr. Charles Simon Dobbie as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Non-Independent) effective July 10, 2026, following a Board approval via Circular Resolution. This leadership change is accompanied by the resignation of Mr. Florian Ulrich Bumberger as Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director, also effective July 10, 2026, due to pre-occupation. The company's Board has recorded its appreciation for Mr. Bumberger's contributions during his tenure.

The appointment of Mr. Dobbie was based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and is pursuant to Section 161(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. He will hold office until the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting or the last date on which the meeting should have been held, whichever is earlier, subject to member approval. Mr. Dobbie brings over three decades of experience in logistics and aviation, having retired from DHL in 2023 as Global Executive Vice President – Operations, Aviation & IT.

Mr. Florian Ulrich Bumberger tendered his resignation via email on July 10, 2026, effective from the close of business hours that day. The resignation was formally communicated to the stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Mr. Bumberger cited pre-occupation as the reason for stepping down from the Board.

Director Profile

Mr. Charles Simon Dobbie (DIN: 10302056), aged 70, is a seasoned global executive with extensive leadership experience across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. His areas of expertise include aviation network design, operations hub engineering, security, customs regulation, and IT development. He currently serves on the Board of Blue Dart Aviation Limited and has previously held positions on the boards of Polar Air Cargo, AeroLogic Air Cargo, and Express Couriers Limited.

Board Changes Summary

DHL Express (Singapore) Pte Ltd, holding 75% of blue dart express , confirmed that it and Persons Acting in Concert (PAC) did not create any encumbrance on shares during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The disclosure ensures that the promoter group's shareholding remains free from charges, providing stability to the company's ownership structure.

The confirmation was submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited on April 1, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The regulation requires promoters to disclose any encumbrance on their shareholding to ensure transparency for investors.

Shareholding Details

The filing detailed the specific shareholding of the promoter group as of March 31, 2026. DHL Express (Singapore) Pte Ltd is the sole promoter listed in the document.

The total holding of 1,77,95,950 shares represents a 75% stake in the company. The document specified that no encumbrance was made on these shares, directly or indirectly, throughout the financial year.