Driver Logistics hires Naveen Kolathur as COO

Driver Logistics, one of the fastest growing logistics companies in India, announced the appointment of Naveen Kolathur as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Kolathur has over 28 years of leadership experience in the logistics and supply chain industries of which over 22 years have been with DHL in senior roles in the U.S., Singapore and India, says an official release. His last assignment at DHL was as VP and Head, Service Quality. Kolathur has experience in building the 4PL/LLP businesses for DHL across Asia, the release added.

“We are happy to have Naveen Kolathur on board," says Aqil Ashique, CEO, Driver Logistics. "His customer-centric approach incorporating technology and his experience in building 4PL operations will greatly help Driver Logistics. Kolathur’s years of experience in Singapore will also be invaluable as we expand operations to South East Asia, beginning with Thailand.”

Kolathur adds: “I am truly excited to join a young and dynamic company like Driver Logistics. The company’s spectacular growth over the last four years points to a strong leadership and perfectly aligned business plans. India’s logistics sector is at the cusp of a high growth phase and Driver Logistics is sure to play a big part in it.”

Kolathur has an MBA from Baldwin Wallace University, USA and is a graduate of the PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore.

Established in April 2019, Driver Logistics caters to 30+ clients across a network of 50 warehouses in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana and Gujarat. With a fleet exceeding 200 vehicles and a team of 500+ professionals, the focus is on offering seamless logistics solutions, the release added.