Dhawan currently serves as an Independent Director on the boards of Hindustan Unilever, Tech Mahindra, Ather Energy and others
Delhivery has appointed Neelam Dhawan as a Non-Executive Independent Director, effective 20 March 2026. Dhawan will also be designated as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, effective 1 April 2026.
She succeeds Deepak Kapoor, who is stepping down from the Board of Delhivery after a tenure of over eight years, as notified in Delhivery’s regulatory filing on 31 January 2026. A graduate in Economics from St. Stephen’s College and an MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Delhi, Dhawan is known for her expertise in managing complex technology businesses within highly matrixed global organisations, the company said.
“We are delighted to welcome Neelam Dhawan to the Delhivery Board as our Chairperson. Her exceptional track record in leading some of the world’s most iconic technology companies, as well as her diverse set of experiences as a seasoned Board Member will be invaluable as Delhivery continues to scale its technology-led logistics platform,” said Sahil Barua, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Delhivery.
Dhawan brings over three decades of leadership experience in the technology industry, having held the role of Managing Director at HP India Sales, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise India and Microsoft Corporation (India). Her experience spans large-scale IT transformations across diverse sectors, including banking, finance, telecommunications, manufacturing, healthcare, and government.
She served on the Nasscom Executive Council from 2009 to 2017, contributing to industry strategy and public policy. Dhawan currently serves as an Independent Director on the boards of Hindustan Unilever, Tech Mahindra, Ather Energy, Fractal Analytics and Capillary Technologies India and Capita PLC. She is also a Director on the board of Nudge Lifeskills Foundation.
