Mr. Vineet Agarwal is the young and dynamic force of TCI. Born in 1973, Mr. Agarwal joined TCI in 1996 as the Executive Director after completing his Bachelor of Science in Economics and Industrial Management from Carnegie Mellon University, USA.
Under his leadership, TCI has adapted to new technologies and work systems to grow from strength to strength. Mr. Agarwal initiated Transystem Logistics International, a JV between TCI and Mitsui & Co, Japan for the complete logistics management of Toyota Kirloskar Motors in India. He has played a key role in orienting the organization to move from being a mere trucking company to evolve as one of Asia’s foremost integrated supply chain solutions provider .TCI today transports more than 1.5% of India’s GDP by value. TCI offers the entire range of supply chain solutions and provides a seamless mix of road, air, rail and sea transportation.
To extend his vision of creating awareness about the significance of logistics and supply chain management in India, he founded the India chapter of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals(CSCMP) and was its first President. He is also an active member of CII, FICCI, Assocham, AIMA and other prominent chambers and associations. Mr. Agarwal is Co-Chairperson of Sub Group III on Procedural and Process Issues, which is part of the Working Group on Logistics, set up by the Planning Commission.
TCI Group’s division, TCI Supply Chain Solutions was recently awarded the Best Logistics Company 2005 by CMAI (Clothing manufacturers Association of India) and Best Supplier for Logistics Partner 2005 by Whirlpool India Ltd. XPS was also recently recognized as Outstanding Performer by Jet Airways.
With a keen eye for details, Mr. Agarwal relies on facts and analysis before making judgments. A pro-active philanthropist, he spends a considerable amount of his time working in the areas of HIV/ AIDS prevention programs and providing primary education for children in rural areas.
In his leisure time, Mr. Agarwal catches up on reading and spending time with his family. His vision for TCI is to see it grow into a truly Global Supply Chain Management Enterprise. His personal goal is to be a good human being, good family man and a responsible citizen.
