Mr. Prasad Gengussetti is a senior air-cargo and airport-logistics professional associated with GMR Group, with a leadership career focused on cargo operations, business development, stakeholder management and the development of efficient air-freight ecosystems. He has served as Chief Operating Officer of GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo and has been a Governing Board Member of the Air Cargo Forum India (ACFI), placing him among the industry professionals contributing to the development of India’s air-cargo infrastructure and trade-facilitation ecosystem. ACFI’s current governing-board profile identifies him as COO – GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo.
At GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo, Mr. Gengussetti’s leadership has been centred on strengthening Hyderabad’s role as a strategic cargo gateway for South India. The airport serves an important industrial catchment encompassing pharmaceuticals and life sciences, aerospace and defence, electronics, engineering and other export-oriented sectors. His mandate therefore extends beyond the movement and handling of cargo to building an ecosystem in which airlines, freight forwarders, customs brokers, regulators, ground handlers and shippers can work together to improve reliability, speed, compliance and customer experience. His industry engagement reflects a strong belief that airport cargo infrastructure must function as an enabler of trade and manufacturing rather than simply as a handling facility.
His participation in ACFI further demonstrates his commitment to industry-wide collaboration. At the launch of ACFI’s Goa Chapter in June 2024, Mr. Gengussetti was listed among the organisation’s Governing Board members, alongside senior leaders from GMR, Air India, Adani Airports, Turkish Cargo, freight-forwarding companies and other segments of the air-cargo ecosystem. The initiative was designed to promote regulatory dialogue, skills development, workshops, collaboration and the creation of internationally competitive air-cargo infrastructure in India.
A particularly important dimension of his professional contribution is the development of regional cargo infrastructure. His experience with GMR’s Hyderabad cargo operations gives him insight into how airport cargo facilities can support specialised commodities and connect regional manufacturing clusters with international markets. This is increasingly important as India seeks to expand exports, reduce logistics friction and develop multiple regional air-cargo gateways rather than concentrating international freight flows in a small number of metropolitan airports. GMR itself identifies cargo as a strategic component of its airport business, alongside airport operations, airport cities and related infrastructure.
Mr. Gengussetti’s wider industry role is therefore defined by a combination of operational expertise and ecosystem-building. Through his work with GMR and ACFI, he contributes to the transformation of India’s air-cargo sector towards greater efficiency, collaboration, specialised handling capability and international competitiveness. His professional journey reflects the increasing strategic importance of airport cargo operations in supporting pharmaceuticals, high-value manufacturing, e-commerce and India’s broader integration with global supply chains.
Designation note: Your reference describes Mr. Gengussetti as Chief Executive Officer – Regional Cargo Business, GMR Group. However, the strongest current authoritative source I found—ACFI’s own profile—identifies him as Chief Operating Officer – GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo. I would recommend using the former designation only if it has been confirmed directly for your event material.
