Balfour Manuel has been appointed as an Additional Director of the company effective August 05, 2024. He is the Managing Director of Blue Dart Express Limited, the holding company of Blue Dart Aviation Limited.

A veteran of over 35 years with Blue Dart, Mr. Manuel has been instrumental in the company’s success since its inception. Prior to his appointment as Managing Director on January 23, 2019, he served as Chief Executive Officer. He was also Senior Vice President, responsible for Blue Dart’s business-to-business customers, a cornerstone of the company’s customer base. Additionally, he held a key general management position overseeing the growth and development of Blue Dart’s business in the Western region of India.

Mr. Manuel holds a Master’s in Business Management in Marketing from the University of Mumbai.