Jet Freight Logistics appoints senior management personnel
Jet Freight Logistics has restructured its senior management by appointing seven employees to Senior Management Personnel roles and altering the reporting lines for several existing executives, effective July 1, 2026. The Board of Directors approved these changes via a circular resolution on June 30, 2026, following the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee. The reorganization consolidates reporting responsibilities, with multiple personnel now reporting to Mr. Richard Francis Theknath.

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Jet Freight Logistics has restructured its senior management by appointing seven employees to Senior Management Personnel roles and altering the reporting lines for several existing executives, effective July 1, 2026. The Board of Directors approved these changes via a circular resolution on June 30, 2026, following the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee. The reorganization consolidates reporting responsibilities, with multiple personnel now reporting to Mr. Richard Francis Theknath.
The newly appointed Senior Management Personnel include Mr. Ranjith Kuniyil, Mr. Hetal Shah, Ms. Desiree Dantas, Mr. Samuel Prabhu Kumar W, Mr. Irfan Buran Shaikh, Mr. Sidhartha Charan Jena, and Mr. Narendra Gupta. These appointments are classified under Regulation 16(1)(d) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company disclosed that none of these individuals are related to any Director of the Company.
Consequent to the restructuring, the reporting structure for existing Senior Management Personnel has also changed. Executives such as Mr. Mohnish Sunil Arora, Mr. Parag Mehta, Mr. Deepak Dinesh Kacha, Mr. Venkata Ganesh Bathina, Mr. Edward Dsouza, and Ms. Sweety Lalitkumar Soni will now report to Mr. Richard Francis Theknath. Additionally, Mr. Narendra Gupta, Mr. Edward Dsouza, and Ms. Sweety Lalitkumar Soni were promoted to the position of Assistant General Manager.
The disclosures were submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The company confirmed that the requisite details regarding the changes in reporting structure and appointments have been provided as per the regulatory circular dated January 30, 2026.
Appointed Senior Management Personnel
| Name | Designation | Experience | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ranjith Kuniyil | Assistant General Manager | 23 years | Freight forwarding, logistics operations, supply chain management |
| Mr. Hetal Shah | Vice President | 22 years | Freight forwarding, overseas operations |
| Ms. Desiree Dantas | Senior Manager – Human Resources | 20 years | HR transformation, workforce strategy |
| Mr. Samuel Prabhu Kumar W | General Manager | 29 years | Air freight operations, cargo handling |
| Mr. Irfan Buran Shaikh | Assistant General Manager | 15 years | Perishable cargo logistics, IATA certified |
| Mr. Sidhartha Charan Jena | Vice President | 18 years | Integrated logistics, sales management |
| Mr. Narendra Gupta | Assistant General Manager | 10 years | Air cargo, airline coordination |
Historical Stock Returns for Jet Freight Logistics
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.98% | +4.65% | -0.27% | +29.32% | +54.49% | +71.35% |
How will the consolidation of reporting lines under Mr. Richard Francis Theknath impact decision-making speed and operational agility?
What strategic growth initiatives, such as international expansion or digital transformation, will this expanded senior leadership team prioritize?
How does the company plan to leverage the specialized expertise of the new appointees, particularly in perishable cargo and air freight, to gain market share?































