Mumbai: Nestasia, a home and lifestyle brand, has announced the appointment of Sahil Barua, Co-founder and CEO of logistics giant Delhivery, to its Board of Directors. The move marks a significant milestone for Nestasia as it strengthens its leadership and gears up for its next phase of growth, with a sharpened focus on operational scale, omni-channel distribution, and IPO-readiness.
Sahil Barua’s addition to the board brings a wealth of strategic and operational expertise. As a co-founder of India’s largest logistics and supply chain company, Barua has been instrumental in shaping Delhivery into a category-defining player. With academic credentials from NIT Surathkal and IIM Bangalore, and prior experience at Bain & Company, he is regarded as one of the most respected startup leaders in the country.
Commenting on the development, Bhavani Rana, Susquehanna International Group, said, “As Nestasia accelerates its omni-channel strategy in the home & lifestyle space, operational excellence becomes even more critical—especially given the volumetric diversity and fragility of its product range, which brings unique supply chain and fulfillment challenges. Sahil’s experience in building Delhivery into a logistics powerhouse brings invaluable perspective, and his deep understanding of operational complexity will be instrumental in supporting Nestasia’s next phase of growth. We’re excited to welcome him to the Board.”
Anurag Agrawal, Co-founder of Nestasia, emphasized the significance of the appointment, “We’re at an inflection point. Sahil’s entry is not just timely—it’s transformational. His journey of building a tech-first, high-performance company from the ground up offers us a lens to reimagine scale, execution, and sustained consumer delight.”
Rahul Chowdhri, Partner at Stellaris Venture Partners, added, “Sahil’s journey in building one of India’s most impactful companies is truly inspiring. His insights into scaling operations, driving innovation, and building strong teams will be invaluable as we continue to grow Nestasia into a household name.”
With Sahil Barua’s strategic insights and deep operational know-how, Nestasia is well-positioned to solidify its leadership in the home & lifestyle space—both in India and globally—by building a resilient, consumer-focused, and future-ready business.
