I Love Pruthi
 At
first glance, Gitika A. Pruthi looks more like a style editor from one
of the top fashion magazines.
But beneath the stylish looks lies a topnotch cargo
boss. It has been a long journey for the National Sales Head at Aargus
Global Logistics (AGL), and Gitika Pruthi knows well that there were no
shortcuts.
She has no hesitation in saying that cargo is her first
love. “It’s been almost 12 years and I never felt the urge
to move to any other industry,” she said with a smile.
“The journey has been fantastic, adventurous sometimes…”
She has handled critical projects for her company and that has required
working in close cooperation with people from various walks of life: “the
top brass from various industries to the loaders at the airport.”
Since it began operations in 1995, AGL’s aim has
been to provide “prompt, efficient, and reliable services in freight
forwarding and total logistics solutions.”
With more than a dozen offices around the country and five
representative offices in China, AGL offers total transport packages to
exporters, importers, and domestic customers for their logistic needs.
Straying essentially in a male-dominated sector, Pruthi
finds the cargo industry a very challenging and dynamic industry. Outspoken
and blunt, she said only “people who have passion to work and perform
can survive in this industry.”
She gave an example: “There are days when you need
to work round the clock coordinating with people across geographies. It’s
challenging and as I love challenges… I really enjoy working in
this industry.”
It is no wonder then that the lady gets her highs from
the job. “It’s sheer passion and excitement!” she said.
She is constantly learning something new while “moving things that
are critical to life across the world in the toughest possible situations…
it makes you learn so much that you remain connected and attracted.”
Certified in handling Dangerous Goods shipments, Pruthi
has the responsibility of the pharma vertical at AGL. She has been a performer
and respected for her work.
“Women across industries are setting benchmarks
and it is true here as well. There are challenges,” she said, “but
then nothing comes easy.”
Topping her wish list is encouraging more women to join
the cargo business. “Just go for the kill…” she said.
“It’s one of the best industries to work
in. Exporters, importers, airlines, multinationals, the public sector,
hospitals, big projects, just think of any business and it either needs
us directly or indirectly. Feel the power of running these to success.
The industry is ready to welcome you!”
Tirthankar Ghosh
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