Sahil Barua, co-founder and CEO of logistics company Delhivery, has been appointed to the board of directors of Nestasia, a home and leisure brand.

As it gets ready for longer-term strategic milestones and wider market expansion, Nestasia's intention to scale its business and strengthen its operational capabilities is reflected in the move.

Having spearheaded Delhivery's expansion into a significant supply chain participant in India, Barua offers expertise in developing extensive logistical infrastructure.

As Nestasia grows its product categories and omni-channel presence, his technical, managerial, and consulting experience should help the company navigate operational challenges.

Due to the delicate and varied nature of its product offerings, the company is currently at a point when supply chain efficiency and fulfillment precision are becoming more and more crucial.

Stakeholders think that as the brand focuses more intently on scaling, Barua's experience will assist solve these issues.

 

Given that the company is approaching a phase that requires more execution discipline, Nestasia's investors and leadership have characterized the hiring as timely.

Operating over seven home and lifestyle categories, the brand has experienced significant growth and is seeking to fortify its infrastructure in order to facilitate future growth.

Additionally, Barua's appointment to the board supports Nestasia's larger initiatives to strengthen institutional capability, which may include future IPO preparations.

Bhavani Rana, Susquehanna International Group says, “Sahil’s experience in building Delhivery into a logistics powerhouse brings invaluable perspective, and his deep understanding of operational complexity will be instrumental in supporting Nestasia’s next phase of growth. We’re excited to welcome him to the Board”.

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Rahul Chowdhri, Partner at Stellaris Venture Partners adds that, “Sahil’s journey in building one of India’s most impactful companies is truly inspiring. His insights into scaling operations, driving innovation, and building strong teams will be invaluable as we continue to grow Nestasia into a household name”.