Chandrakala Bobba is always on the lookout for new ideas. The dynamic, 32-year-old director of the Bobba Group keeps innovating and steering her Bengaluru-based logistics company ahead. Apart from its operations in aviation and airport cargo terminal handling, Ms Bobba’s ability to pick winning business segments has led to the launch of Bobba Logistics, a micro-fulfilment warehousing centre – the first of many. Under her leadership, the group has recently launched Bobba Projects, a space planning, project management and supply chain consulting company. With a master’s in finance from London School of Economics, Ms Bobba has been associated with her family business since 2004. She was recently honoured the Logistics Woman Leader of the Year. IBJ meets up with Ms Bobba and is impressed after a lively conversation with her.

How do you define yourself?
A simple, passionate and goal-oriented person, who stays focused on what matters

What is your philosophy of life?
Keep things simple, and live fully, love deeply, and laugh often.

What is your passion in life?
To grow and evolve continuously, striving to be the best version of myself in every aspect

What is your management mantra?
When we consistently align our actions with our core values, opportunities naturally follow.

A business leader you admire the most…
My father

Your strength...
Staying grounded, maintaining perspective and staying true to my values regardless of the situation

What upsets you easily?
Lies, dishonesty, disrespect

Your favourite holiday destination...
Europe and Seoul

Your kind of a movie...
Light-hearted and fun, especially romantic comedies, a mix of humour, charm and feel-good moments

Your kind of music...
A mix of soulful melodies, meaningful lyrics and vibrant beats; Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and APD my all-time favourites

Golf or Bridge...
Badminton

Formal suit or casual attire...
Formal

You are a tough, serious boss or…
My team would be better suited to answer this, but I think I am balanced.

How do you de-stress?
Holiday and switching off to spend time with myself

Your fitness regime…
Yoga, gym and a fixed, balanced routine

Your stabilising factor...
Family friends and mentors in life

Ten years from now, where do we see you?
Ten years from now, I see myself continuing to adapt and evolve, as I believe flexibility is the key to
navigating the future. One of my main focuses will be taking the family business to new heights, revitalising its core values and strengthening the legacy that has been built over the years.