MH Supply Chain Names Leadership Team
The Hellmann and Motherson joint venture has appointed its chief executive, chief operating, chief digital and chief financial officers.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Auto Parts
MH Supply Chain Limited, a joint venture of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and Samvardhana Motherson International Limited, appointed its management team in October 2026. The company combines Hellmann's global logistics network with Motherson's design, engineering and manufacturing expertise.
Why it matters
Hellmann said manufacturers and suppliers face growing requirements for integrated, flexible and digitally enabled logistics as vehicle production becomes increasingly international. The leadership appointments set up the joint venture's operations across multiple world regions.
Global vehicle production reached 96.4 million units in 2025, a 3.9% increase over the prior year. The extraction does not specify how much of this volume MH Supply Chain will handle.
The players
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is a global logistics provider offering third-party and fourth-party logistics services across many regions.
Samvardhana Motherson International Limited
Samvardhana Motherson International Limited is a large Indian automotive components manufacturer with design, engineering and manufacturing operations worldwide.
Gordon Barnard
Gordon Barnard previously served as chief commercial officer at Hellmann IMEA before becoming chief executive of MH Supply Chain Limited.
The details
Gordon Barnard leads the company as chief executive, with Prashant Goyal as chief operating officer, Arun Parackal as chief digital officer and Nayan Malpani as chief financial officer. Regional leaders have also been named for the Americas, Europe and Special Projects, the Middle East, Africa and Global EXIM, Southeast Asia, and China.
Timeline
March 2026: Hellmann and Motherson announced the joint venture.
October 2026: The management team took up roles and operations began.
Roadmap
Global vehicle production reached 96.4 million units in 2025, rising 3.9% from the prior year, as automakers expand international manufacturing. MH Supply Chain's formation reflects suppliers building integrated logistics capacity to match that wider production footprint.
For drivers and buyers, the joint venture works behind the scenes, so no direct change to vehicle prices or availability is reported. Its effect would appear indirectly through the supply chains that move parts to manufacturers.
The takeaway
Logistics capacity is increasingly central to vehicle manufacturing as production spreads across regions. Watching how suppliers combine global networks with local expertise shows where the industry is heading.
Further reading
Explore more on Auto Parts to see how suppliers and logistics providers are adapting to international production.
