MH Supply Chain Limited Appoints Leadership Team for Global Automotive Logistics Joint Venture
The joint venture between Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and Motherson has named its senior management and regional leadership teams as it begins operations.
MH Supply Chain Limited (MHSCL), a joint venture between Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (Motherson), has appointed its management team, with the new leaders taking up their roles in October 2026. The appointments mark the start of the company's operations and are aimed at developing integrated logistics solutions for global automotive supply chains.
Senior Management Team Announced
The newly appointed management team comprises:
- Gordon Barnard – Chief Executive Officer
- Prashant Goyal – Chief Operating Officer
- Arun Parackal – Chief Digital Officer
- Nayan Malpani – Chief Financial Officer
The leadership team brings operational, digital and regional experience from both parent organisations and other companies.
Gordon Barnard and Arun Parackal previously worked with Hellmann IMEA, serving as Chief Commercial Officer and VP Customer Excellence and Digital Transformation & Innovation, respectively.
Prashant Goyal joined MHSCL from Motherson, where he served as Chief Operating Officer Logistics. Nayan Malpani joined from Alpha Shipping, where he held the position of CFO.
Regional and Functional Leadership Appointments
MHSCL has also appointed regional leaders and functional heads to oversee its international operations.
Name | Responsibility |
|---|---|
Miller Machado | Americas |
Balazs Kalmar | Europe and Special Projects |
Renee Abrahamse | Middle East, Africa and Global EXIM |
Rupesh Jha | South East Asia |
Jackey Liu | China |
Ajay Rohira | Head of Global 3PL Sourcing and Procurement |
Suruchi Bahal | HR Director, MHSCL |
Joint Venture Targets Growing Automotive Logistics Requirements
Hellmann and Motherson announced the establishment of MHSCL in March 2026 to address increasing complexity in global automotive supply chains.
As vehicle manufacturing becomes more international and interconnected, manufacturers and suppliers face growing demand for integrated, flexible and digitally enabled logistics solutions.
According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), global vehicle production reached 96.4 million units in 2025, an increase of 3.9% compared with the previous year.
MHSCL combines Hellmann's global logistics network and third-party logistics (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL) capabilities with Motherson's global expertise in Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Assembly and Logistics (D.E.M.A.L.).
The joint venture aims to use these capabilities to develop scalable, end-to-end supply chain solutions across regions.
CEO Outlines Operational Priorities
Commenting on the appointments, Gordon Barnard, Chief Executive Officer of MH Supply Chain Limited, said:
“With this leadership team in place, MHSCL is ready to move from set-up into execution. Our focus will be on building a high-performance logistics platform that delivers greater transparency, agility and control for automotive supply chains worldwide,”