Ecom Express, a technology-driven end-to-end logistics solutions provider, has strengthened its leadership team with two key appointments. Jitendar Kumar has been appointed as Chief Business Officer (CBO), and Abhinav Imandi has assumed the role of Senior Vice President of Operations, Process Excellence, and Alternate Channels.
Kumar brings over 18 years of distinguished experience in sales leadership, driving growth across both the Indian and global enterprise segments.
The company stated that his proven track record in building high-performing teams positions him well to further solidify Ecom Express’s market presence in India. Prior to joining Ecom Express, he was associated with companies like Hewlett Packard and Bharti Airtel.
He has completed his MBA in Finance from NMIMS, Mumbai. He holds a BBA from Bangalore University.
With almost 15 years of professional experience, Imandi has expertise across consulting, sales operations, customer experience and operations.
As per the company, he has thrived in diverse work environments, demonstrating his ability to effectively lead and collaborate within established teams, high-growth startups, and across various company sizes. Before joining Ecom Express, he worked with Milkbasket as the Chief Operating Officer from June 2021 to May 2023. He joined the CEO’s office at Milkbasket in November 2018 and was later elevated to Vice President Operations in October 2019.
He has also worked with Foodpanda as Senior Manager between May 2018 to October 2018 and was previously running a travel tech startup. He has completed a PGDBM in Marketing Strategy from Management Development Institute, Gurgaon. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Applied Electronics and Instrumentation from College of Engineering Trivandrum.
The company said that these strategic appointments share Ecom Express’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team and driving continued growth. With Kumar’s business development expertise and Imandi’s operational acumen, the company is well-positioned to enhance its market presence, optimize processes, and deliver superior logistics solutions.
Speaking on appointment of new Chief Business Officer, Ajay Chitkara, CEO and MD, Ecom Express, said, “Jitendar’s extensive experience in driving business growth and his strategic thinking will be instrumental in achieving our growth objectives in India. We are confident that his leadership and diverse background will be a valuable asset to Ecom Express.”
“I am honored to join Ecom Express. I look forward to collaborating with a dynamic team to drive innovation, expand our market presence, and continue delivering exceptional logistics and delivery services to our customers,” Kumar said.
Expressing his confidence on appointment of Abhinav Imandi, Vishwachetan Nadamani, Chief Operating Officer, Ecom Express, said, “Abhinav holds great expertise over a large spectrum of organizations catering to various sectors. His enthusiasm and zeal will definitely enhance the core values and beliefs of the company for customer satisfaction. We are happy to have him onboard.”
Expressing his enthusiasm upon joining Ecom Express, Imandi, said, “The opportunities at Ecom Express motivate me, and I am eager to contribute to the company’s continued success. The company’s commitment to innovation and excellence aligns perfectly with my own professional goals. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team here to drive operational efficiency, enhance process excellence, and explore new channels for growth.”
