Our Donors

Shashi Kiran Shetty, our esteemed title donor, is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Allcargo Group, India’s largest homegrown logistics multinational with operations in 180 countries.

A logistics industry veteran with over three decades of experience, he has spearheaded Allcargo Group’s foray into diverse logistics verticals,

been at the helm of several successful strategic acquisitions in India and across the globe, as well as steered the group towards future-ready digital transformation.

His focus on deep care that goes beyond business and profitability, guides Allcargo Group towards its purpose of helping global supply chains, while caring for sustainability. Inspired by his commitment, Allcargo Group has taken a strategic approach to sustainability and aims to be carbon neutral by 2040.

Having been appointed by Government of India’s Ministry of Education as the Chairman of the Society and Board of Governors of the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), and NITIE receiving the esteemed status of IIM Mumbai, Mr. Shetty now serves as Chairman, Board of Governance, IIM Mumbai. With his vast industry experience, passion for learning, and belief in the potential of the youth, he pursues industry-academia partnerships that can power innovative disruption. For his contribution to Belgian trade and industry, Mr. Shetty was awarded the Commander of the

Order of Leopold II by King Philippe of Belgium. He has also received an Honorary Doctorate from Mangalore University, been recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year by E&Y, received the Lifetime Contribution to Freight Award at the Global Freight Awards by Llyod’s List, and been bestowed the Business Today Best CEO Award, at the 11th edition of their flagship annual conference BT MindRush, among numerous other national and international recognitions.

Mr. Shashikiran Shetty

Founder and chairman, Allcargo Group & chairman

Mr. Shetty has been an active participant in initiatives of the World Economic Forum, and those of important Indian industry associations like the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and ASSOCHAM. A philanthropist at heart, he is closely involved in community development and social welfare activities through Avashya Foundation, Allcargo Group’s CSR arm. We take immense pride in having Mr. Shashi Kiran Shetty as our title donor. His visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to excellence are a profound source of inspiration for everyone associated with us.