The Board of Directors of Blue Dart Express Limited has announced the appointment of Mr R. S. Subramanian as Managing Director, effective 30 November 2026, subject to the requisite approvals. He will succeed Mr Balfour Manuel, who will step down as Managing Director on 29 November 2026 following an illustrious 43-year career with Blue Dart. As part of a planned leadership transition, Balfour will continue as Senior Strategic Advisor until 15 May 2027, ensuring continuity across the company’s strategic priorities.
Mr Subramanian brings nearly four decades of experience leading businesses across product and service sectors, with deep expertise in strategy, customer experience, organisational transformation and profitable growth. He currently serves as Senior Vice President, DHL Express South Asia, and Managing Director, DHL Express India.