Akshay Ghulati

Dec 22, 2022

Leading tech-enabled D2C e-commerce logistics aggregator Shiprocket has elevated its Chief Business Officer (CBO) Akshay Ghulati as a “Co-founder” of the company. Akshay has been with Shiprocket for over four years having joined the company as the CBO in early 2016. Prior to this, Akshay ran pan-Europe FBA for Amazon in the UK. At Shiprocket, Akshay spearheads the overall business function including strategy, marketing and customer. His key contribution, however, lies in designing an unparalleled customer experience and increasing sales and revenue for the brand. Akshay has also played an instrumental role in driving innovative marketing towards success during his stint with Shiprocket. A graduate of Wharton Business School in Economics, Akshay also holds a MBA from Harvard Business School. Prior to Shiprocket, Akshay has extensive experience in leading ecommerce and technology businesses with companies such as Amazon, AT Kearney and Parthenon Group. Speaking on his appointment,Saahil Goel, CEO and Co-founder of Shiprocketsaid, “Akshay has truly demonstrated a founder mindset over the course of his four years with us. He is committed to building Shiprocket for the long term and has a very high level of ownership. His belief in our cause, his undying dedication to deliver and his sincererity towards the business make him key to the company.” Expressing his delight, Akshay added, “My journey at Shiprocket over the last four years has been an incredible one filled with learning and growth. From the first day I joined the company I realized I was working with a special team. The inclusiveness I have felt here has been instrumental in my growth. It is an honour to receive this new title and I hope to continue to work towards taking the business to the next level.” Akshay envisions Shiprocket as the leading SME e-commerce logistics platform in India and globally a few years down the line. Shiprocket recently raised Series C round funding of $13 million from Tribe Capital, Innoven Capital along with existing investors including Bertelmann and  company plans to expand across other countries. Shiprocket is India’s largest eCommerce shipping and enablement platform for SMBs. The technology powers shipping and fulfilment for SMEs, D2C retailers and social commerce sellers in India. With 20 courier partners on board, the brand enables pan-India as well as international shipping deliveries. Its shipping solutions are available across 26,000 pin codes within India and 220 countries across the world. Launched in 2017, Shiprocket is on a mission to create a seamless logistics data platform that connects retailers, carriers, and consumers across national and international locations. In addition to offering Shipping Services, Shiprocket also provides a technology stack to help retailers integrate their shopping websites on Shopify, Magento, Woocommerce, Zoho, and others for workflow, inventory, and order management. With a multicarrier API that allows sellers to manage orders, print shipping labels, and avail tracking information from multiple providers, Shiprocket also offers state-of-the-art fulfilment solutions. The brand also provides a robust post-purchase experience to consumers, resulting in higher engagement and lower RTO (failed deliveries). Aside from being a shipping solutions provider, Shiprocket also serves as a Cash on Delivery payment gateway. The company recently ventured into the fin-tech space with their lending product ‘Early COD’. Today,  Shiprocket is the force behind the country's 1.5 lakh sellers who generate a GMV of more than $500M annually on the platform. The brand delivers packets to nearly 25M consumers annually and is growing 3X year on year. Share this article: