DHL Express Appoints Sandeep Juneja as India MD, South Asia SVP

DHL Express has appointed Sandeep Juneja as senior vice president for South Asia and managing director for India. The appointment took effect on November 1, 2026. Juneja succeeds R. S. Subramanian, who is moving to Blue Dart as its managing director.

Sandeep Juneja brings more than three decades of professional experience, including over 20 years with DHL Express. He joined the company in 2004 and has been a member of its India Management Board since 2007.

Before his latest appointment, Juneja held senior leadership positions across sales, marketing and commercial functions. He took charge of DHL Express India's commercial function in 2013, where he played a key role in shaping business strategy and strengthening the company's market position.

Sandeep Juneja Brings Extensive DHL Experience

During his tenure, Juneja's responsibilities covered customer development, strategic pricing, digital initiatives and identifying new business opportunities. His experience in the Indian market is expected to support DHL Express's regional growth plans.

Commenting on the appointment, Ken Lee, chief executive officer for Asia Pacific at DHL Express, said India and South Asia are among the most dynamic markets in the region.

He highlighted the importance of strong market knowledge, customer relationships and an organization that can turn business ambitions into sustainable growth. Lee also expressed confidence in Juneja's ability to lead the company through its next phase of growth.

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DHL Express Focuses on Growth Across South Asia

In his new role, Juneja will oversee DHL Express operations across six markets:

• India: The company's key market under his managing director role.
• Bangladesh: Another high-growth market for the DHL Group.
• Nepal and Bhutan: Part of the company's wider South Asian operations.
• Sri Lanka and the Maldives: Additional markets under his regional responsibilities.

Speaking about his appointment, Sandeep Juneja said India and Bangladesh offer significant opportunities for businesses to expand across the region.

He also acknowledged the strong foundation built by his predecessor, R. S. Subramanian. Juneja said his priorities would be strengthening customer relationships, supporting employees and delivering sustainable growth.

The leadership transition comes as DHL Express looks to strengthen its presence in important South Asian markets. With more than two decades of experience at the company, Juneja will focus on building customer partnerships and capturing emerging business opportunities across the region.