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Narasimhan Damodaran

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Founder Member – Society of Independent Directors (SID) at Society of Independent Directors
📍 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Narasimhan is a logistics professional with over 35 years of experience in global trade, sea, air, and project logistics. Holding a law degree and certifications as a Licensed Customs Broker and FIATA Forwarder, he has held senior roles at Kuehne + Nagel and DHL. Colleagues describe him as exceptionally knowledgeable, reliable, and composed under pressure.

Outside of his direct logistics roles, Narasimhan is passionate about corporate governance and professional development. He is a Founder Member of the Society of Independent Directors (SID), where he focuses on governance excellence and board leadership, and has been part of a team delivering management development programs for Indian Air Force officers.

Unique fact: He combines deep, hands-on logistics and trade compliance expertise with a formal legal education (LL. B).

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Experience
38 Years
Current Role
Founder Member – Society of Independent Directors (SID)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Global Trade
He has over 35 years of experience in global trade logistics. His recent posts highlight an interest in global trade gateways and promoting ease of business.
Project Logistics
Has extensive experience managing logistics for oil & gas, marine, and oversized cargo, having served as a General Manager in this specialized field at Kuehne + Nagel.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Founder Member – Society of Independent Directors (SID)
Society of Independent Directors
5-2018 - 11-2025
General Manager -Project Logistics
Kuehne + Nagel
11-2013 - 4-2018
DGM:Projects/Oil & Gas/Marine Logistics-South India
Kuehne + Nagel
12-2010 - 11-2013
DGM Customs & Trade Compliance South India
Kuehne + Nagel
8-2006 - 12-2010
AGM -Customs Brokerage & Compliance
DHL Lemuir Logistics P Ltd
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Education
2010 - 2014
Bachelor's Degree
KSLU
2006 - 2008
M F T
Pondicherry University
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