K. S. Kunwar is a respected leader and thought-partner in India’s air cargo and logistics ecosystem, serving as Director General of Air Cargo Forum India (ACFI) — the national industry forum representing the entire air cargo supply-chain community, including airlines, airport operators, cargo terminal operators, freight forwarders, express carriers and allied stakeholders. Established in 2012, ACFI is dedicated to advancing a world-class, efficient and sustainable air logistics industry that supports India’s trade growth, competitiveness and export-import facilitation.

In the role of Director General, Mr. Kunwar provides strategic leadership to ACFI’s advocacy, policy dialogue and industry-engagement initiatives, acting as a central voice in advancing collaborative solutions between the private sector and government regulators. He represents ACFI at key consultative forums and stakeholder meetings — including interactions with the Cargo Advisory Group under the Ministry of Civil Aviation — where his insights help shape discussions on digitalisation, regulatory frameworks, infrastructure development and operational standards for the sector.

Mr. Kunwar’s tenure at ACFI reflects his deep commitment to strengthening air cargo governance and creating platforms for cross-sector collaboration. Under his stewardship, ACFI has expanded its reach with regional chapters and task-force pillars that address issues such as process simplification, skills development and ease of doing business. In this capacity, he regularly engages with industry leaders, policymakers and global partners to elevate India’s air cargo profile and enhance its contribution to the nation’s logistics transformation agenda.

His leadership emphasizes inclusive dialogue, innovation advocacy and operational excellence as cornerstones of a resilient and future-ready air cargo industry — making him a trusted authority in shaping India’s freight-forwarding and air logistics ecosystem.