Mahindra Logistics Names Mohammed Turra as MD and CEO

Mahindra Logistics has named Mohammed Turra as its next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. He takes over from Hemant Sikka, who is leaving the Mahindra Group after 26 years to pursue other professional interests. The company announced the change on November 13, 2026.

Turra joins Mahindra Logistics as an Additional Director and MD and CEO designate on November 16, 2026, and takes charge as MD and CEO on December 16, 2026. His five-year term runs until December 15, 2031, subject to shareholder approval. Sikka steps down as MD and CEO and as a director at the close of December 15, 2026, and his last day with the company is December 23, 2026.

Mahindra Logistics leadership change at a glance

Mohammed Turra moves over from Mahindra First Choice Wheels

Turra has been MD and CEO of Mahindra First Choice Wheels since October 2024. Mahindra Logistics said he has led the growth of the group's multi-brand used-vehicle platform in that role. He is an IIM Bangalore alumnus with over 28 years of industry and consulting experience across India, the Middle East, Europe and the US, and has worked with Boston Consulting Group, Unilever, IBM and Alstom.

Turra joined the Mahindra Group in 2016 in its Group Strategy Office. Before Mahindra First Choice Wheels, he led the leasing business of Mahindra Finance.

Hemant Sikka's 26 years with the Mahindra Group

Sikka joined the Mahindra Group in July 2000. His roles in the group include President of the Farm Equipment Sector and Head of Manufacturing at the Mahindra Automotive Sector. He became MD and CEO of Mahindra Logistics in May 2025. The company said Mahindra Logistics made a strong turnaround in profitability under his leadership, with a renewed focus on customer orientation.

Mahindra Logistics is an integrated third-party logistics provider and part of the Mahindra Group.

Anish Shah on Turra's appointment

Dr Anish Shah is Chairman of Mahindra Logistics and Group CEO and MD of the Mahindra Group. He said Turra brings strategic insight and execution focus to the role.

Turra's five-year term needs shareholder approval

Mahindra Logistics said Turra's appointment as MD and CEO for five years, from December 16, 2026 to December 15, 2031, is subject to the approval of its shareholders.

How the handover at Mahindra Logistics will run

Mohammed Turra joins Mahindra Logistics on November 16, 2026, and takes charge as MD and CEO on December 16, 2026. Hemant Sikka steps down at the close of December 15, 2026, and leaves the company on December 23, 2026, after 26 years with the Mahindra Group.

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