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Dr Karuna Shankar Pande

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Vice President, India Logistics at Amazon
📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Karuna Shankar Pande is the Vice President of Operations at Amazon India, with over three decades of expertise in supply chain and logistics across e-commerce, FMCG, and automotive sectors. He holds a PhD in Supply Chain Management and is described by colleagues as energetic, focused, and a strong taskmaster who excels at building high-performing teams.

He is passionate about people development, unlocking human potential, and creating community impact. A certified Executive Coach and author of three books, he actively champions initiatives for womens empowerment, entrepreneurship, and workplace inclusion for people with disabilities, both at Amazon and in the community.

Unique fact: He played a pivotal role in launching Amazon Indias first-ever floating I Have Space store on Dal Lake in Srinagar.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Vice President, India Logistics
Job Level
Senior
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Supply Chain Innovation
He leads one of India's largest logistics networks, focusing on technology, infrastructure expansion, and partnerships with railways and local stores to enhance last-mile delivery.
Empowering Entrepreneurs
He is a vocal supporter of programs that provide grants and training to help women and underrepresented communities start their own logistics businesses with Amazon.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Vice President, India Logistics
Amazon
11-2021 - 4-2024
Director - Last Mile Operations (India) and Tech Products & Program (India & Emerging Countries)
Amazon
9-2017 - 11-2021
Director - Fulfilment Centres India
Amazon
11-2016 - 9-2017
Director Supply and Logistics,India
AB InBev India & South East Asia
4-2012 - 10-2016
Director Supply Chain
SABMiller India
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Education
1985 - 1989
B Tech
National Institute of Technology Warangal
2006 - 2008
MBA
ICFAI
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