“My role here differs from my previous positions, particularly in its strategic focus. While HR responsibilities always encompass the full spectrum of functions, this role emphasises a more strategic approach, where I’ll be deeply involved in aligning HR initiatives with the company’s growth objectives. This involves everything from designing and implementing HR interventions to establishing a more systematic and structured operational framework,” Mohanty told HRKatha.

Prior to this appointment, Mohanty served as the head-people and culture at Medikabazaar. He joined the company in 2019. In this capacity, he established a professional and tech-enabled HR and a change-management department in startup and expansion situations. Through the skills gained, he re-engineered the entire HR system in line with industry standards by establishing a proper organisational structure, policies and processes.

Mohanty was the head of HR for the rural business segment at Reliance Jio. He has a total experience of more than two decades in the HR function.

At Reliance Jio, Mohanty lead various HR assignments and projects, including the green field telecom project, which was one of the biggest HR projects in the industry. More than 20,000 people were hired for the same, with 70 plus HR teams.

He has served in various HR roles for prestigious organisations, starting with Idea (which has now merged with Vodafone) in 1996. He has also worked with Tata Teleservices, Huawei Telecommunications and Uninor.
For three decades, Mohanty worked in the telecommunication sector and healthcare, but now he has moved into a very different industry—real estate.

“Although the organisation has been running successfully for two decades, there’s a recognition that to achieve growth targets, they need to enhance their HR capabilities and ensure closer alignment between HR and business goals. This shift towards a more strategic HR partnership underscores the firm’s commitment to evolving with the times while staying true to its core values,” shares Mohanty.

“With this narrative in mind, there are countless stories we could tell about this exciting journey ahead, each one highlighting the organisation’s dedication to growth and innovation,” he adds.

A skilled HR professional, Mohanty specialises in OD interventions, performance management, talent acquisition, grievance handling, policy formation, training and development, employee relations, disciplinary proceedings, conciliation proceedings and employee- welfare programmes.

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Prior to this, she served as the head-HR at Fresenius Kabi Oncology. She joined the organisation in 2022 and spearheaded HR initiatives across various sectors, including manufacturing, R&D, and corporate functions.

Mukherjee’s background encompasses a wide range of HR domains, including talent management, leadership development, strategic HR management, diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), training and development, organisational development (OD) interventions, competency mapping, performance- management systems (PMS), career planning, succession planning, rewards and recognition, employee engagement, employee relations and employee retention.

With an impressive career spanning around 17 years, she has demonstrated a keen insight into HR dynamics, catering to diverse internal customers such as sales, R&D, manufacturing and corporate teams.
Prior to her role at Fresenius Kabi Oncology, Mukherjee has held positions at esteemed organisations such as Boehringer Ingelheim, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, and Haldia Petrochemicals.

Mukherjee began her professional journey with Haldia Petrochemicals as a management trainee in the year 2006, driving campus recruitment and creating structured induction of new joinees. In 2008, she was elevated to assistant manager-plant HR. In this capacity, she spearheaded the restructuring of the bluecollar compensation & benefit structure while focusing on employee engagement through various programmes aimed at trust-building and skill enhancement for contractor employees.

In the year 2011, she joined Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories as its deputy manager-HR. Two years into this role, she was elevated to manager-leadership development in the year 2014. During her tenure, she served as a key member of the leadership development, contributing to initiatives aimed at senior leaders worldwide. She supported the entire process, including design, facilitation and execution, with a focus on both personal and business transformation.

Her next stop was Boehringer Ingelheim in the year 2015 where she held several leadership positions.

An alumna of Xavier Institute of Social Service, Mukherjee holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

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Prior to this, Chaudhuri was associated with udaan, a B2B e-Commerce startup, as its head-HR, managing human resources across a diverse range of categories. His role involved overseeing personnel matters across various sectors, ensuring effective staffing, talent management, and organisational development strategies are in place to support udaan’s dynamic businsess model and facilitate its growth in both B2B and B2C segments.

An alumnus of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and with over 14 years of combined expertise, Chaudhuri has worked with Aditya Birla Group, Hindustan Unilever, Bennett Coleman, Nokia, Siemens and Unitech.

His longest stint was with the Aditya Birla Group where he started as a programme director at the Group’s Global Centre for Leadership Learning-Gyanodaya, in the year 2010. In 2012, he was elevated to the role of manager-HR business partner, managing the company’s domestic textiles, acrylic fibre and overseas spinning businesses, across India and South-East Asia.

In the year 2015, he was elevated to the role of assistant general manager-business HR CoE for rewards. In this capacity, he managed rewards and benefits, performance, manpower planning, job analysis and evaluation and HR tech for 1100 managers and expatriates, across three businesses. He was responsible for 10 manufacturing units spread across five countries (India, Thailand, Indonesia, Egypt and Philippines).

In the year 2016, he became the head-human resources, at the company’s new branch-Aditya Birla Nuvo. In 2017, he moved to Grasim Industries, leading employee relations for the textiles sector.

His diverse experience and ability to work with agility and lead large global teams will stand him in good stead in his new role at Godrej Consumer Products.

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In her new capacity, Prabhakar will oversee the company’s people organisation, which includes various departments such as human resources business partner (HRBP), employment relations, talent, total rewards, people insights, people M&A, as well as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), on a global scale.

Prabhakar’s journey with Atlassian began in 2019 as the head-HR partners for Asia Pacific, followed by leadership roles in people M&A and global HRBPs.

With over two decades of experience in HR, Prabhakar has worked across sectors such as technology, aviation, insurance, research and analytics. Furthermore, her career includes valuable stints at many renowned organisations including Fuji Xerox, British Airways, Genpact and GE Capital.

She began her professional journey with GE Capital, where she joined as its HR manager-GE Finance Assurance, in the year 2001. In 2005, she was elevated to its analytics department as HR manager.

In 2006, Prabhakar joined Genpact as its human resources recruiting manager. She was responsible for developing effective hiring strategies to manage growth, lowering early attrition rates and maintaining competitive entry-level compensation.

Her next stop was British Airways where she joined in 2007 as its HR manager-South Asia. Working closely with the leadership team, she provided strategic HR support to the local teams, driving key change- management projects in the region to drive business efficiencies. In 2010, she got added responsibilities for Asia Pacific, Middle East and Central Asia.

In 2015, she joined Fuji Xerox as its human resources business partner, driving sales-force effectiveness and delivering business efficiencies through coaching sales leaders.

Speaking on her appointment, Erika Fisher, chief administrative and legal officer, Atlassian, said, “Avani is laser focused on a people strategy that delivers outcomes and drives success across the whole business. She naturally excels at unlocking and emphasising the power of cross-functional teams and partnerships to deliver high-impact results.”

In Prabhakar’s words, “We aspire to be an employer of choice, and a company where people are given the opportunity to do the best work of their careers. That’s no small feat, but it’s an honour to be at the helm of the teams delivering on this ambition for our 11,000+ Atlassians across the world.”

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BP Biddappa, currently serving as the chief HR officer, global home care, is set to join the HUL management committee as the executive director, human resources, and chief people transformation and sustainability officer for South Asia. Additionally, he will take on the role of a whole-time director on the HUL Board, pending shareholder approval.

In his new capacity, he will spearhead the human resources agenda for South Asia while driving transformation initiatives encompassing business, organisational and sustainability aspects.

Similarly, Anuradha Razdan, currently serving as executive director, human resources, HUL, and chief HR officer for South Asia, will transition to a global position as the chief reward and organisation development officer for Unilever.

This transition is slated to take effect from 1 June, 2024.

Biddappa has been with Unilever for the last almost three decades. After completing an MBA from XLRI, Jamshedpur in 1989, Biddappa joined Deloitte as a consultant for a two-year stint.

His journey with Unilever started in 1992, from Orai in Uttar Pradesh, as a personnel manager. Within the same Group, he moved to multiple cities, both domestic and international, such as Mumbai, Dhaka and Singapore.

During his 27-year long stint at Unilever, Biddappa has held various HR leadership roles. Before going into a global role in 2019, he led the HR function for* India the Company*, as the executive director-HR, HUL and VP-HR, Unilever South Asia.

In 2019, Anuradha Razdan took over from Biddappa as executive director- HR at HUL and moved into a global role. She has had a two decade long stint with HUL, right from her management trainee days in May, 1999. Prior to her escalation to this new role, she donned the hat of VP-HR, Unilever and was based out of London, UK.

She holds an MBA from XLRI, Jamshedpur.

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Prior to this, Piyush served as the director- human resources at Jubilant Pharmova. In this capacity, he oversaw HR operations while providing strategic HR initiatives in talent management, innovation, change management, while partnering business deliverables.

Talking to HRKatha on his current role, Misra said, “Excited taking this new role for this growing organisation, leveraging my past experience in Pharmaceutical industry.” He will be based at Corporate office in Mohali, driving strategic HR intervention for the entire group. 

Prior to his role at Jubilant Pharmova, Misra led HR teams at Lupin and Panacea Biotec. With his extensive background, he has honed his skills in various aspects of human resources, including talent management, communication strategies, employer branding and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

In an official posting, the company also expressed their excitement about Misra joining their team, extending a warm welcome and looking forward to the journey ahead.

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Prior to this, Aggarwal was associated with Airtel, as its lead-learning and talent management. She joined the company in February 2022. As the talent and learning lead for all B2B employees across levels in India, her responsibilities included crafting development plans, conceptualising functional and behavioural learning charters, and overseeing high-potential development initiatives.

Additionally, Aggarwal served as the National HR business partner for enterprise sales and customer experience teams. This involved managing the entire employee lifecycle and spearheading projects related to learning and career management.

With a career spanning 13 years in human resources management, Aggarwal arrives with a rich reservoir of knowledge and expertise garnered from her tenure at esteemed organisations such as InterGlobe Hotels, The Indian Express and Franklin Templeton Investments.

With exceptional communication skills, Aggarwal’s expertise lies in training and development, performance management and employee relations with a sound theoretical knowledge in various HR concepts.

Her appointment has been warmly welcomed by Ajay Trehan, founder and CEO of AuthBridge, who expressed confidence in Aggarwal’s ability to drive HR initiatives and nurture a culture of growth within the organisation.

Eager to embark on this new journey, Payal articulates her enthusiasm to collaborate with the dynamic team at AuthBridge. In her LinkedIn post, she emphasises her commitment to cultivating a culture of innovation and excellence that empowers employees and propels AuthBridge towards unprecedented success

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He’ll be responsible for the welfare of more than 5000 employees, encompassing both full-time and contractual roles across various business functions.

Chakraborty transitions to Anmol Industries from his previous role as the HR head for the East Zone at Bajaj Allianz, where he served diligently for four years, from 2020 to 2024.

With a rich tapestry of experience spanning over 18 years in HR, Chakraborty brings a wealth of expertise from diverse sectors including banking, insurance and telecom. His professional journey includes valuable stints with Tata Group, HSBC, Airtel and ICICI Bank.

Renowned for his good listening skills, he’s a people’s person who connects effortlessly.
His skill set encompasses a broad spectrum of HR functions, ranging from talent acquisition and talent management to strategic HR business partnering (HRBP).

Furthermore, his proficiency extends to plant HR, factory HR, succession planning, recruitment processes oversight, HR/IR within manufacturing setups, employee engagement, human resources information systems (HRIS), performance management, workforce planning, compensation benefits, total rewards, HR consulting, HR analytics, HR policies formulation, HR AOP budgeting, HR digitisation, leadership development, executive coaching, change management, diversity inclusion (DEI), organisation development (OD) and pivotal digital HR transformation initiatives.

Chakraborty holds an MBA from Bhavan’s Institute of Management Science.

As a C-suite executive, he is always eager to learn, grow, and contribute to the HR community and the industry, as per his socials.

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Her focus will be on advancing HR technology, identifying and nurturing promising talent, managing succession planning, supporting projects to enhance effectiveness for Generation AI, ensuring proper governance of HRD processes, and promoting a cohesive culture at [24]7.ai.

Nair’s association with the company goes back 2003, when she first joined as its manager–training in April. Nine months into this role, she was promoted to general manager-learning and development in Dec. 2003. In 2006, she was then elevated to the role of vice president-L&D for India.

In the year 2007, Nair was elevated to the role of vice president-HRD for India.

A little over four years into this role, in 2011, Nair moved to Indian Institute of Human Settlements, an institution dedicated to sustainable urban development, as its chief people officer (CPO). She also served on the board of trustees for the Live Love Laugh Foundation, an NGO focused on mental health awareness, from 2015 to 2018.

In 2017, she returned to [24]7.ai and joined as its senior vice president and HRD head for India & Americas. Nair was instrumental in developing human resource development strategies for the organisation.

Prior to her corporate career, Nair spent 13 years as an educator, positively impacting the lives of students.

She holds a post-graduate degree in Economics from Annamalai University.

Welcoming Nair and speaking on the recent appointment, Animesh Jain, chief operating officer, [24]7.ai pointed out how her “new leadership role is closely aligned with our vision for the organisation’s future. ” He is confident that her experience “will drive our company toward continued success in the area of HRD.”

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In the initial years of her career, Popli worked as the executive-HR with EY, based out of New Delhi. Three years into this role, in 2006, she moved to Grand Thornton India, as manager-HR.

In this capacity, she spearheaded the company’s strategic and functional responsibilities for all the HR disciplines across India. Her key responsibilities include policy development for performance management, employee compensation plan, talent acquisition road map, budgeting and forecasting.

Over four years into this role, in 2010, Popli moved to KPMG as manager-people and change. For over two years, she managed the company’s HR process redesigning, off-shore RPO planning and development, organisation design, and HR due diligence. Her primary responsibility was to work directly at client locations to support HR strategy implementation and leading teams of professionals.

The period 2013 to 2017 saw her essaying the role of global head-HR, The Smart Cube. She also did short stints with Future Group as its head-people office (2018-2019), and Moglix, as its head-HR, from 2019-2020.

An alumna of Jesus & Mary College, Delhi University, she also holds a post-graduate degree in human resources from Infinity Business School.

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Armed with an MBA in finance from IBA, University of Dhaka, Hosne-Ara began her professional journey as a management trainee with Unilever Bangladesh, for the toilet soaps division before being appointed as brand manager, Lifebuoy, in 2000. In April 2002, she was elevated to senior brand manager, Household Care and Lifebuoy portfolio. Three years and seven months into this role, she was promoted yet again, to product manager, Hair Care, in 2005.

After a tenure of over eight years with Unilever Bangladesh, Hosne-Ara was appointed product group manager, skin cleansing, Unilever, in 2009.

By 2010, she had become human resource business partner, Unilever, based out of Dhaka.

The year 2014 saw her accepting the role of head of human resources, Bangladesh, for Philip Morris International.

In 2016, she moved to New Delhi, as director, people and culture, Philip Morris International, India. For the next five years, she was involved in human resource strategy development, deployment of key products and services from HR, and offering consulting support to optimise human capital in the organisation in order to build competitive advantage through people.

In September 2021, she moved back to Dhaka, joining Novartis, as country head.

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Vardhman Group is a vertically integrated textile manufacturer with multiple production facilities across India. The company headquartered in Ludhiana Punjab, India, manufactures and trades in yarn and processed fabric, sewing thread, acrylic fibre and alloy steel.

Prior to this, Thakur was associated with Omya, a global industry mineral producer, as its director-HR for the South Asia region. He joined the company in the year 2021.

Thakur is a distinguished HR professional with career spanning diverse industries including multinationals (MNCs), oil & gas, petrochemicals, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, drugs, fertilisers, retail, wholesale, cash and carry operations. Furthermore, he has served across many corporate offices in Asia Pacific, the Middle East and India.

He has also worked with several renowned companies during his professional journey such as Aarti Industries, Alam Group and Reliance Industries.

He began his journey with Reliance Industries in the year 2007 as its unit lead-business transformation. As the management representative (MR), his responsibilities included overseeing periodic reviews of knowledge, skills, awareness, and maintaining records of training schedules. In the year 2011, he served as the centre of excellence (CoE), overseeing the performance management system (PMS) of group support services.

In the year 2012, he was elevated to the role of manager-corporate HR at the company. In this capacity, he was extensively involved in various aspects of e-Learning, strategies and content development. His role also encompassed the creation of e-Learning materials such as web-based trainings (WBTs), instructor-led trainings (ILTs), and computer-based trainings (CBTs).

Renowned for navigating complex organisational landscapes and fostering effective working relationships at all levels, Thakur has been instrumental in spearheading successful HR initiatives. As a forward-thinking HR leader, he is passionate about creating a positive work culture, nurturing talent, and fostering an inclusive environment.

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Kulhari, who has worked as Infoscion, Infosys for almost 12 years, from 2005 to 2016, joined EXL in October 2016. She took on the role of global human resources business partner, which she successfully essayed for a little less than three years.

Her next stop was Coforge in 2019. She joined as senior vice president-human resources. A little over three years into this role, she was elevated to the position of executive vice president-human resources. Less than two years later, another promotion came her way, which made her chief people officer. This role saw her based out of Princeton, New Jersey, for a year, from May 2023 to April 2024.

Known to be a detail-oriented professional with a strategic mindset, she is sure to be an asset to Unisys.

Her expertise lies in organisational design, staffing, training & development, succession planning, retention, employee relations, coaching, work flow designs as well as providing input on short and long-term business and HR strategy, implementation, and metrics.

An alumna of Savitribai Phule Pune University, Kulhari holds a diploma in organisational change management from Harvard Business School.

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Managing a workforce of over 12,000 employees, Mohapatra will ensure smooth operation and coordination of the teams across departments and functions within the company. He will also spearhead the company’s growth as its business head.

Prior to assuming this new role, Mohapatra served as the vice president and head-central HR and chief diversity officer of the company. He joined Maruti Suzuki in the year 2023.

Before his journey began with Maruti, Mohapatra was associated with Siemens for over 16 years. He joined the company in the year 2011 as its head compensation and benefits, global mobility, HR M&A. After six years into this role, he was elevated to the role of VP-HR and country manager, in 2018. In this capacity, he served as the manager of HR expert teams (talent acquisition, learning, people & leadership, HR systems) in South Asia.

After a year, Mohapatra was promoted to the role of VP and head people & organisation, which he held for a good four years.

With a career spanning over two decades, his professional experience also includes roles at Atos, Siemens Technology India, Indian Oil Corporation and Tata Communications (VSNL). Furthermore, his extensive experience spreads across automobile, telecom, Oil & Gas, engineering and IT.

Mohapatra holds an LLB degree from Utkal University and an MA in personnel management and industrial relations.

Expressing his enthusiasm, Mohapatra announced the news of his promotion on LinkedIn.

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In her new capacity, Khanam will drive HR functions across commercial and plant operations. She will also spearhead initiatives to enhance employee engagement, talent development and organisational effectiveness.

Before joining Socomec India, Khanam worked at Omega Seiki Mobility as its chief people officer. She joined the company in the year 2022.

Bringing over 15 years of expertise, Khanam has worked across sectors such as automotive, manufacturing and technology. Her expertise lies in leading organisational development, talent management, talent acquisition and managing the employee lifecycle.

In her professional journey, she has also worked with many other companies such as GROHE, Lixil Water Technology and Rockwell Automation.

Commenting on her appointment and expressing enthusiasm on the new role, Khanam said, “My vision is to uphold this culture of excellence through people-centric initiatives and value-driven practices. My immediate focus will be on fortifying our HR function to align with our business objectives.”

Meenu Singhal, regional managing director, Socomec Greater India, welcomed Khanam in the new role. She also commented, “Her extensive experience and leadership in HR will be invaluable as we continue to expand our operations and strengthen our position in the market.”

Khanam is a graduate of the senior management programme from IIM-Calcutta and holds an MBA in human resources and agribusiness from Aligarh Muslim University.

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Tikare succeeds Bhavya Mishra who previously held the role for the period 2021-2024. She has now moved on to her new assignment with Godrej Capital, as CHRO.

Tikare will play a key role in attracting, developing and retaining top talent, as per company’s aim to create more than 1,000 technical jobs in the next few years. This comes as a part of its planned multi-year investment in the region. She will ensure optimal employee experience and operational smoothness. Her focus will centre around developing programmes and systems that empower employees, foster collaboration and enhance overall productivity.

Bringing over two decade of experience with her, Tikare has been a part of the company since 2015, when she joined as its head-TA for the Asia Pacific region. In the year 2018, she was elevated to the position of global director-HR, handling international services support. Additionally, she managed employee lifecycle, leading cross-cultural teams to encourage collaboration, partnering with local HR teams to ensure consistent policy implementation.

During her professional journey, she served a valuable stint with Metlife.

Announcing the appointment, Subhankar Roy Chowdhury, executive director and head HR – Asia Pacific & Japan, said, “Priya already enjoys the advantage of knowing Lenovo deeply, both from a cultural and business lens. Her proven leadership capabilities make her an exemplary choice to lead our HR team in India.”

Expressing her enthusiasm, Tikare commented, “Collaborating closely with the leadership team, my focus will be on nurturing a culture of innovation and teamwork, harnessing technology’s transformative capabilities to chart a path toward future success. We have a skilled and talented workforce in India, and I am committed to empowering them to realise their full potential through meaningful opportunities and impactful initiatives.”

Along with an MBA degree, she has also completed an executive education programme in general management from IIM Bangalore.

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Bringing with him over two decades of HR expertise, Khindria, an alumnus of the XLRI Jamshedpur, has previously held leadership positions at companies such as Balaji Action Buildwell Action Tesa, Nahar Industrial Enterprises, International Tractors, Mahindra & Mahindra and Indo Asian Fusegear.

His expertise lies in HR management, organisational development, talent acquisition and HR digitisation.

Working closely with the leadership team, Khindria will play a pivotal role in attracting, retaining and nurturing top-tier talent while instilling a culture of excellence and innovation throughout the organisation.

Prior to Omega Seiki Mobility, Khindria served as the chief human resource officer (CHRO) at Dalmia Biz, a management and consulting firm. He joined the firm in the year 2023.

His HR journey began at Indo Asian in the year 2007, when he joined as the manager HR-training. In the year 2010, he moved to Mahindra and Mahindra, as its manager capability building-Pan Asia. For three years, he was based in Mumbai and was responsible for employees’ functional and sales training for M&M sales and customer care team. He was also managing induction and re-induction process for all new employees.

In the year 2013, he joined International tractors as its DGM-HR. This marked the longest stint for his career, as he was associated with the company for over four years.

Khindria holds an MBA in business administration from Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management and PG diploma in PR.

He believes in working with and for people to create an impact, which is visible and need no explanation. Additionally, he calls himself a campaigner in driving strategic initiatives and maximising high performance, productivity and profitability by utilising required technologies to design high-impact people & transformation in an organisation, as per his social handles.

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With an extensive career spanning over three decades in the industry, Govil embarked on her journey with the petroleum refinery giant in 1994, assuming the role of deputy manager-employee relations. She held the role for close to 13 years, and was based out of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.

Since then, she has ascended various leadership positions, demonstrating her abilities and commitment. In the year 2007, she was promoted to the general manager role for the divisional headquarters in New Delhi. In 2017, she became the chief general manager-corporate office.

After about five years, Govil was serving as the executive director-human resources for its corporate office.

Her professional journey commenced as a management trainee at Shcil Services, in the year 1994.

Govil is revered as an expert in industrial relations.

As an HR professional her expertise lies in HR strategy, L&D, talent management, employee relations, digital adoption and HR operstions. Furthermore, she has led numerous high-impact change initiatives in the areas of holistic employee well-being, succession management, strategic workforce planning, performance management, HRMS, talent acquisition, R&R and e-L&D for excellent employee experience.

Academically, Govil holds an MBA in HR from the BundelKhand University, Jhansi and a postgraduate diploma in finance.

Her appointment marks a significant milestone as she becomes the second woman to join the esteemed leadership cadre of the petroleum refinery company.

Furthermore, Govil is an avid learner with a passion to drive excellence through people-centric leadership. She is also a firm believer in the power of the human mind to accomplish the extraordinary, as per her social handle.

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Prior to joining Pilgrim, Kejriwal held the position of general manager-HR, Godrej Group. She joined the company in the year 2021 and held the role for a year. She led talent-acquisition efforts across five distinct business units within the Godrej Group: Godrej Consumer Products, Godrej Agrovet, Godrej Properties, Godrej Fund Management, and Godrej Chemicals.

With a wealth of experience spanning over ten years in HR leadership roles across FMCG and technology sectors, she has previously served at companies including Media.net, JUMO and Nestle. Her early career included stints at ITC, Aon Hewitt, HUL and DE Shaw & Co.

Her longest stint was with Nestle, where she spent over four years. She joined in the year in 2015 as its human resource business partner. After three years, in 2018, she then led the company’s Global Project Team, playing a key role in establishing the local Shared Services arm for a global business vertical. She was instrumental in defining comprehensive people strategies tailored to the specific needs of Nestle’s South Asia Region.

With a vision of fostering a ‘Service Orientation’ and ‘Total Service Quality’ mindset, she implemented initiatives aimed at ingraining these values within the organisational ethos. After six months, she was elevated to the role of HR transformational lead and change manager for the South Asia region.

Kejriwal holds an MBA degree in HR and personnel administration from SCMHRD Pune, complemented by a BBA degree in finance from Jadavpur University.

Her areas of expertise encompass organisation design and effectiveness, total rewards, talent management, talent acquisition, performance management, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), leadership development, employee relations, as well as transformation and change management.

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Gupta succeeds Mike Howells, the current president-workforce skills division, who will depart from the company this month.

With a rich professional experience of 29 years, Gupta brings a wealth of expertise to the new role. He moves from Accenture, where he was serving as senior managing director and a member of the global leadership council.

Gupta is passionate about generating transformative technology ideas to address the business challenges faced by his clients. With a strong focus on relationships, he adopts a hands-on approach to leadership, leading by example and actively supporting his team.
Prior to this, Gupta’s tenure at Accenture saw him assume various leadership roles. He joined the company in 2015 as its managing director technology sales lead-Europe, Africa, Middle-East and Latin America. Close to two years into the role, he was elevated to global industry technology lead, in the year 2017. In the year 2020, he served the company as its Google Cloud platform sales lead for a year, based out of Europe.

Most recently, he served as the EMEA Market Maker for Strategic deals. Prior to his time at Accenture, Gupta contributed to esteemed technology services organisations such as Tech Mahindra, MindTree and HCL Comnet. Additionally, he co-founded a product startup named Unimobile, which was later acquired by Verisign.

His longest stint was with MindTree, where he dedicated over 11 years of his professional career.

Gupta holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, and a degree in Computer Engineering from the Delhi College of Engineering. He is actively involved in initiatives aimed at enhancing literacy in schools and communities across India. Gupta is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

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In her new role, Kanbargimath will strengthen the HR department and contribute to the company’s growth.

Prior to joining SMC Squared, she was working with Carelon Global Solutions, as its HR manager. She joined the company in the year 2022, and was working with its HR operations team leading onboarding and associate experience for Carelon Pan India.

In her professional journey, she has also worked with Legato Health Technologies, ZeOmega, Unisys, ICICI OneSource and Thomson Reuters. Furthermore, her expertise lies in talent development, organisational culture cultivation, and enhancing efficiency across people, processes and tools.

Malahar Pinnelli, SVP technology & MD, India GCC Operations, SMC Squared, believes,“Her wealth of experience and demonstrated success in people functions align perfectly with our company’s goals. We are confident that Tara’s leadership will further strengthen our HR department and contribute significantly to our growth,” he added.

Beyond her corporate achievements, Kanbargimath is a fitness enthusiast and an accomplished tennis player with over a decade of participation in the Indian national circuit. Her diverse interests include a passion for music, singing and exploring new destinations. Kanbargimath also finds joy in cooking when time allows.

Originally from Dharwad in North Karnataka, Kanbargimath takes pride in her roots.

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Bringing with him nearly 15 years of experience in the financial technology and IT consulting sectors, Ramlan joined CoinSwitch, a crypto platform, in the year 2021 as its director-HR. For over two years, Ramlan managed the HR gamut for the company.

His professional journey includes notable roles at Intuit and Infosys.

His longest stint was with Infosys, having joined the company in the year 2008 as its corporate HR-employees relations team. In this capacity, he managed the end-to-end execution of large-scale onboarding programmes, including background verification process and engagement activities. He also led several flagship programmes for the company such as the Petit Infusion Day, Infosys Annual Awards for Excellence, Music Concerts, Festive Celebrations as well as Health and Wellness Initiatives.

In 2011, he was elevated to the role of senior HR lead-business partner HR and held the role for over five years, till 2016. In this role, he was responsible for the company’s two large verticals HILife Healthcare Insurance and LifeScience, and India Business Unit. Through his proactive retentions, innovative problem-solving approach, strong people connect and authentic leadership, he helped the business leaders and HR team bring in their best at work.

In 2016,he joined Intuit, a software company, where he served as the global HR leader overseeing people, culture, diversity and CSR initiatives. He worked with the company till 2021, for over four years.

Ramlan’s expertise spans across recruitment, talent management, employee engagement, employee relations, compensation and benefits, talent development and rewards.

Ramlan holds a BCom degree in HRMS from St Aloysius College, an MBA degree in HR from Symbiosis International University. He also holds a PhD in HRMS from SRM University.

Passionate about social work, Ramlan is the founder of The Ramlan Foundation, dedicated to supporting less- fortunate individuals in society. Over the last seven years, the foundation has made a positive impact on over 10,000 lives. Additionally, he also authored a book titled “The Decalogue” in 2015.

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Prior to this, Jain was associated with Godrej Chemicals as its head-HR since 2019. During her tenure, she successfully led people and culture initiatives for the past five years before concluding her responsibilities earlier this month.

Furthermore, her professional journey includes diverse roles at PepsiCo, Vodafone, Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Virgin Mobile, and Impetus Technologies.

Jain started her career with Impetus Technologies, a software company, where she joined as a summer intern in the year 2008, for four months. Then she moved to Virgin Mobile as a trainee for a year.

In 2010, she joined Vodafone as its area sales manager, followed by a short stint at Unilever as a PepsiCo Extern in its JV with PepsiCo, in the year 2017, for three months. This gave her enhanced exposure and learning opportunities.

Her longest stint was with PepsiCo where she contributed to talent acquisition, campus leadership, served as a senior HR business partner, talent acquisition and campus lead-India, and held the position of plant HR head. She joined the company in 2011-2019.

Jain’s key strengths encompass cultural transformation, talent strategy, organisational design, strategic human resources leadership, workforce planning, compensation and benefits, as well as social influence.

On the academic front, Jain holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering (computer science) , from Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, and an MBA degree in human resources from ICFAI Business School.

She also did a I LEAP programme in general management from IIM Ahmedabad, and a young leaders programme in strategic HR leadership and general management from XLRI Jamshedpur.

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“I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to drive change and innovation in the education sector. With a focus on continuous learning and strategic alignment, I am confident in our ability to shape the future of education in India,” says an enthusiastic bMishra, sharing his excitement with HRKatha.

He further adds, “Throughout my career, I have embraced change, frequently relocating from one city to another since 1995. Now, I find myself drawn to a dynamic sector that is rapidly evolving in India. In this evolving landscape, HR has emerged as a vital facilitator in fostering sector growth.”

Prior to working at Advanced Materials Business, Mishra was associated with Birla Carbon as the regional HR head, South Asia and Middle East, in the year 2014. Before that, he was the assistant vice president-HR, UltraTech Cement for almost four years having joined the company in the year 2011 as its vice president-HR & admin.

He started off with the Aditya Birla Group as the general manager, HR, Aditya Birla Chemicals Division, in the year 2005.

His career began with Nicholas Piramal as senior executive, in the year 1995. After almost three years, in 1997, he shifted to Mardia Chemicals as manager and stayed put for over five years before moving on to Nova Petrochemical in a similar position for two and a half years.

Having begun his journey at the Aditya Birla Group, from the chemicals division, way back in March 2005, Mishra enjoyed many opportunities to work in different businesses, locations and geographies.

Mishra is an alumnus of Lucknow University from where he obtained a master’s degree in social work, in industrial relations and personnel management in 1991.

Well known for his team-building skills and getting the best out of individuals, Mishra possesses the maturity to understand business perspectives.

Speaking on his role, he added, “By leveraging my diverse background and passion for education, I aim to contribute to this transformative journey. Stepping into the academic sector for the first time, I am eager to learn and adapt, drawing inspiration from my father’s legacy as a retired teacher. Witnessing the evolution of educational institutions firsthand, I am committed to bridging the gap between traditional academia and the rapidly evolving needs of today’s learners.”

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Bringing with her over 23 years of expertise in strategic HR, Ratika dedicated more than seven years of her career to Sapiens. She joined the firm in the year 2016 as its VP-HR. For over five years, Ratika managed the HR gamut for India, Australia and the APAC region, based out of Bengaluru.

In the year 2021, she was given an added responsibility of handling the company’s growth in India as its chief growth officer.

Having worked across sectors such as IT, logistics, telecom, and biotechnology, Ratika is passionate about attracting, developing and retaining talent.

In her long and successful professional journey, Ratika has worked with many big brands such as Ascendum Solutions, Novozymes, OpSource and Airtel.

Airtel is where she started her journey in human resources, in the year 2005. She joined the company as its senior executive-human resources and after a year moved to OpSource, a cloud computing company, in 2006.

She took up the role of head-HR for its India operations and held the same for over three years. In the year 2009, she moved to Novozymes, a bio-tech company, as its manager- recruitment, compensation and benefits. After two years into this role, she was elevated to senior HR manager-head talent acquisition and mobility for India, in the year 2011.

The year 2015 saw Ratika joining Ascendum Solutions, a software company, as its head-HR, before moving to Sapiens.

Through her experiences with these diverse organisations, Ratika gained insights into the entire spectrum of people’s behaviour and aspirations.

Ratika holds an MBA from the Centre of Management Development in business administration and management.

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Prior to joining Capri, Jain held a distinguished 15-year tenure at Kotak Mahindra Bank, serving as its senior EVP and head-HR across various business verticals.

During his stint at Kotak, Jain played a crucial role in fostering synergy among various teams, including investment bankers, research analysts, private equity-fund managers, wealth bankers, corporate bankers, asset reconstruction and retail assets teams, within an entrepreneurial-driven work culture.

Backed with over two decades of global strategic HR leadership experience, Jain has worked across diverse sectors such as banking, fintech, pharma, IT, ITES, and consulting. His extensive professional background includes stints at Genpact and Lupin Pharmaceutical.

Jain started his career with Lupin as a management trainee in the year 1998, post his MBA. He headed the company’s HR department at Mandideep, Bhopal for two years.

After being with Lupin for almost eight years, Jain joined Genpact in the year 2006 as its AVP-HR. In this capacity, he managed the company’s regional HR teams at Delhi, Dublin, Dalian & Manila for Cadbury, Serco, Pfizer and eTrade BPO units.

In the year 2008, he moved to Kotak, as its senior executive vice president-human resources, where he spent over 15 years of his professional journey.

Jain holds a master’s degree in business administration from the International Mangement Institute (IMI). Additionally, he’s a PhD Scholar in human resources development from IMI.

Being an apprentice at the National Defence Academy as Caddet, Jain is interested in air pistol shooting. Additionally, he’s passionate about writing and reading articles and coaching people to help with their career growth.

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Earlier the role was held by Ruhie Pande, who has moved on to Sterlite Power as G-CHRO.

Prior to joining Godrej, Misra was associated with Lenovo India as its HR director, based out of Bengaluru, for close to three years, starting 2021. She was responsible for driving and heading the people agenda at Lenovo India.

Misra comes with over 17 years of experience in HR, of which she spent over 11 years at PepsiCo. She was the HR business partner for commercial, finance and IT for Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, at Pepsico.

Additionally, she has worked across sectors including technology, FMCG and retail.

After completing her MBA in HR from MDI, Misra started her career with PepsiCo as a management trainee, in the year 2007. On attaining the level of plant HR manager, she moved to Bharti Retail (Bharti Walmart) in the year 2009,and worked there for close to two and a half years, as an HR manager.

In 2011, Misra returned to PepsiCo as manager- talent acquisition and steadily climbed up the ladder of success. Following a series of promotions, her last position at PepsiCo was that of HR director, in the year 2019. She held the role for almost two years and then moved to Lenovo India.

An alumna of St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, Misra has completed a BSc (Hons)in Physics.

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Prior to her role with Netradyne, Madappa was associated with Schneider Electric as general manager-HR.

Madappa initially joined Netradyne in 2022 as the vice president-HR. In March 2023, she was then elevated to the role of global vice president-human resources.

Backed by 18 years of experience in HR, Madappa has worked with two major multinational companies, including Schneider Electric India and INTEL.

Her longest stint was with Schneider Electric, where she supported the India and International teams, driving people strategy across various business units. She joined the company in the year 2009 as its manager-HR for international operations.

She held many senior roles during her stint with Schneider and spent over 13 years with the company, from 2009 to 2022.

Maddapa’s expertise lies in HR staffing, talent management and engagement, rewards, learning solutions, change management, mergers and acquisition and diversity and inclusion. She is extremely passionate about diversity and inclusion and admits that she would love to see an equal world in word & spirit.

Madappa holds a post graduate degree in HR and finance from St. Joseph’s College of Business Administration.

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He had previously served in the company’s corporate HR department in Kolkata, in the year 2006, where he had successfully managed employees across Advisory and Tax divisions.

With over two decades of human resources experience, Das brings a wealth of expertise from his prior role at the law firm Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan, where he oversaw human resources and crafted people strategy for the entire firm. He joined the firm in 2014 as its chief people officer (CPO). This was also the longest stint of his professional journey having lasted for over nine years, from 2014 to 2024.

At Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan, Das was responsible for overseeing the entire gamut of human resources functions and handling the people strategy for the entire firm. He led the nationwide administration and operations of the company, with a primary focus on implementing industry-best practices.

In his professional journey, he has been associated with several renowned organisations such as Ernst & Young (EY), Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and TCG Digital.

Das holds a bachelor’s degree in electronics and communications from the North Maharashtra University, and an MBA in human resources from Jadavpur University.

Excited about his new role at PwC, Das shared the news on LinkedIn.

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With over three decades of industry experience, Bhattacharjee has been with Aditya Birla Group for almost two decades serving the company in various roles.

In 2004, she joined Aditya Birla Group as it group head-HRMS and young talent management. In this role, she implemented ans managed the rollout of its group-wide HRMS solution on PeopleSoft HCM 8.9. Additionally, she provided strategic overview of the young talent management portfolio. She was responsible for the recruitment, training and leadership development of MBAs from premier management campuses. In 2009, she was elevated to the role of programme director-Gyanodaya, for the Group’s learning institute.

In 2010, Bhattacharjee joined Aditya Birla Minacs as its PeopleSoft practice head and held the role for two years.

In the year 2012, she joined Aditya Birla Group as its head-HR projects. In the year 2013, she moved to Aditya Birla Management Corporation as its head-HR. Based out of Mumbai, under her leadership, she ensured that the best in class HR strategies, policies, processes and HR services were made available to the Aditya Birla Group Corporate Centre.

In November 2016, Bhattacharjee joined Grasim Industries as its CHRO. In this role, she led the Aditya Birla Group’s domestic chemicals, insulator, chemicals and fertiliser businesses for over seven years.

Besides Aditya Birla Group, she has also worked with the National Stock Exchange, DGP Windsor, Silverline Industries, and Larsen & Toubro.

An alumna of XLRI Jamshedpur, she holds a graduate degree in science from Delhi University.

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Given her over two decades of experience, Jumde brings a wealth of expertise to her new position. Prior to her tenure at Aditya Birla Group, she served with several renowned organisations such as Royal Bank of Scotland, Citibank and Barclays.

An alumna of XLRI, Jumde commenced her career with Citibank in 1997 as the head-Citiphone West Cards. This also marked the longest stint of her professional journey having spent over ten years with the bank.

In 2007, Jumde moved to Barclays Private Bank as its head-call centre in India. In 2009 she was elevated to the role of head-training & employee engagement.

Almost three years into this role at Barclays, Jumde joined Royal Bank of Scotland in the year 2012. She held the role of head- learning delivery for over three years and then moved to Aditya Birla Group in the year 2015.

As part of her responsibilities, she spearheaded all the key practices at the Aditya Birla Group (ABG). She took charge of talent and succession management, overseeing the strategic planning and development of talent within the organisation. Additionally, she played a pivotal role in spearheading the HR Portfolio for the ‘Campus Programme’, demonstrating the Group’s commitment to nurturing and developing emerging talents within the conglomerate.

Jumde holds an MBA from Welingkar Institute of Management and a professional degree in leadership for women from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.

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Prior to joining the Sanjiv Goenka Group, Verma served as the head-HR for Tata Power’s Transmission and Distribution (T&D) cluster companies.

Verma’s association with the Tata Group goes way back to the year 2011, when he joined its Communications vertical as director-HR. In this role, he managed the company’s Global Talent Excellence Centre (GTEC) for all regions (India, the Americas, Europe, MENA, APAC), while also handling talent acquisition for India and Sri Lanka. After serving in this role for over three years, he then moved to Tata Power as its head-HR & IR, in the year 2015.

In the year 2020, Verma moved to Tata DDL (A joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of NCT of Delhi) as it chief HR, IR, HS.

Bringing with him 25 years of seasoned HR expertise, Verma, an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management, has previously held leadership positions at renowned entities such as Reliance, Augere India and Aptech.

Expressing his enthusiasm at this new assognment, Verma shared on LinkedIn, “Happy and humbled to have the opportunity to embark on a fresh journey as executive director & CHRO – Power Business at RP Sanjiv Goenka Group.”

Armed with an engineering degree, Verma also holds a management diploma from the Xavier Institute of Management (XIM Bhubaneswar).

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With two decades of experience in human resources, Kochhar commenced her career with Allianz’s greenfield joint venture in India, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance. She joined the company in the year 2001 as head-HR for three years, that us, till 2013.

She later took on the role of director-HR at Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) India in 2013. After four years, in 2016, she returned to the Allianz Group HQ in Munich, holding positions as head-HR and change (Allianz SE). Subsequently, she held the role of global head-HR and change for Allianz Partners, for the period 2019-2022.

Keen to begin work, Kochhar is relying on her “wealth of experience” to “contribute to Aptia’s growth by attracting top talent and fostering a workplace culture rooted in a people-first mentality. ”

Welcoming Kochhar, Bala Viswanathan, founder and CEO, Aptia, expressed his confidence in her ” impressive career and expertise. ” He is sure she will “not only strengthen Aptia’s workplace culture but also contribute to our ongoing efforts to attract the best talent in the industry. ”

Aptia, officially launched on 1 January, 2024, through a deal funded by global private equity house Bain Capital, has acquired Mercer’s UK pensions and US health and benefits administration businesses. Currently, Aptia manages pensions and benefits for over seven million people across 1,100 clients.

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Seneviratne’s journey with Standard Chartered commenced in Dubai as an officer-consumer banking mortgage operations, in May 2008. She later moved to Sri Lanka in March 2010, taking on the role of manager-secured lending and credit initiation.

In June 2013, she played a pivotal role in the HR team, leading HR service delivery. After that, she held various senior positions within HR, including HR service delivery, performance rewards and benefits delivery, talent acquisition and HR business partner for retail banking, risk and support functions.

Backed by over two decades of experience, she has also worked with other companies such as The Finance Company and the National Development Bank.

Seneviratne holds a master’s degree in business administration from the Sri Jayewardenepura University Postgraduate Institute of Management and an advanced diploma in psychology from the Scottish Qualification Authority. Additionally, she is a certified Mental Health First Aider (MHFA, England).

With her promotion, the bank aims to enhance its employee-value proposition in alignment with the dynamic needs of a flourishing workplace. She will be pivotal in recognising and fostering internal talent, providing them with opportunities to assume leadership roles.

Seneviratne expressed her enthusiasm on LinkedIn at this promotion. She eagerly anticipates contributing to nurturing the “distinctive and inclusive workplace culture, which the bank has cultivated,” aiming to become the employer of choice across industries.

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Backed by over two decades of experience in HR, she is passionate about empowering and developing people, enabling organisational change and transformation, and leveraging data and technology to optimise HR processes and outcomes.

Prior to joining Ascendion, Prasanth served as the vice president-HR, CSC, for nearly eight years, from 2016-2024. Her primary responsibilities there included succession planning, compensation & benefits and managing human resources information system (HRIS).

Her key competencies in HR includes HR business partnering, talent acquisition, total rewards, HR operations and automation, OD interventions, HR analytics, change management, post-M&A integration, employee engagement and retention, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, and employer branding.

Before that, she held roles as the VP-HR, Viteos Fund Services and as associate director and HR business partner, BMR Advisors. She has also worked with Haribhakti Group and Sun-n-Sand Group of Hotels in her early career stage.

On the academic front, she holds an MBA in HRM, a bachelor’s degree in Economics, and a Diploma in Labour Laws and Labour Welfare from the University of Pune.

An excited Prasanth shared the news of her new role on LinkedIn, admitting how “thrilled” she was and how much she was “looking forward to making a lasting impact and fostering a culture of excellence.”

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Backed by over two decades of experience in HR, Mallick has worked across various sectors such as technology, telecommunications, IT and hospitality.

His expertise encompasses various aspects of HR, such as workforce planning, merger and acquisition HR, layoffs, culture development, performance management, POSH, employee engagement, DEI, HR analytics, HR audits, HR tech, organisation development, people process framework, and talent-acquisition strategy.

Prior to joining Clix, Mallick was associated with an early-stage startup as its senior vice president-talent solutions. His primary aim was to manage business development by engaging with clients, recommending solutions and fostering long-term partnerships. Simultaneously, he oversaw internal HR functions, scaling up the tech/product team, and handling all aspects of HR, including hiring, onboarding, payroll, engagement, training, exit management, compensation and employee experience.

Following this stint, Mallick took a caregiver break for about six months. Prior to that, he dedicated over 11 years to Times Internet, serving as the general manager-HR and talent-acquisition head.

His professional journey also includes roles at Bharti Enterprises, Bharti Comtel, QAI India and Mahindra Holidays and Resorts India.

On the academic front, Mallick holds a Bachelor’s in Commerce from St. Xavier’s College, Calcutta. Additionally, he holds an MBA in human resources from Bharathidasan Institute of Management Tiruchirapalli. He had also earned a PhD in human- resource development from Amity University.

To enhance his HR- leadership skills, he has completed certificates in talent strategy, leadership and business intelligence from Wharton, along with positive psychiatry and mental health from the University of Sydney.

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Prior to joining this financial-services firm, Chowdhury served as the CHRO at Satin Creditcare Network, where he served as CHRO for close to eight years.

Backed by over two decades of experience in HR, his professional journey began with Magma Leasing in 2001, when he joined as a senior manager. Five years later, he moved to ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. as AVP-human resources. This tenure lasted just over four years.

In 2010, he joined Magma Fincorp as vice president – HR. In this role, he was based out of Kolkata for over four years.

The year 2016 saw him moving to Delhi, as CHRO of Satin Creditcare Network.

An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, from where he studied human resource management, Chowdhury also completed an advanced management programme in business administration and management from INSEAD.

A licensed strengths coach from Gallup, his co-workers consider him the go-to person for instant solutions for all talent-acquisition and business HR issues. Chowdhury himself took to LinkedIn to reflect on his eight-year long stint with Satin where “people you work with are not mere colleagues but become family.”

HRKatha is sure that he will prove to be an asset to Stashfin, given the fact that he is known and much admired for his ability to inspire, encourage and guide his team members.

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After over five years at the helm, seasoned HR professional Ganesh Chandan has charted a new course, joining the Kalyani Group as its president and group CHRO. Meanwhile, Ritesh Pratap Singh, an HR professional with extensive experience in diverse industries, has been elevated to the role of CHRO at Tata Projects. Previously, he was vice president-HR at Tata Projects.

Chandan’s departure leaves a significant mark on Tata Projects. His tenure was marked by a focus on leadership development and building a global presence.

His move to Kalyani Group, a conglomerate with a strong footing in sectors such as engineering, manufacturing, and renewable energy, presents Chandan with a chance to shape the human resources landscape of a rapidly growing organisation. Highlighting the group’s robust presence and market leadership in automotive and industrial components, electric infrastructure, and emerging sectors like defence and aerospace, Chandan sees numerous opportunities.

He shares with HRKatha, “The key focus at Kalyani group will be on creating a forward-thinking global organisation with a strong presence in Europe and the US and building leadership. The main goals are to enhance leadership capabilities, seize new opportunities, and ensure the organisation is prepared for the future, focusing on India, the US, and Europe.”

Singh’s ascension to the CHRO role at Tata Projects marks a strategic shift for the company. His experience in organisations such as Taj Hotels and Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, coupled with his deep understanding of organisational culture and its impact on performance, makes him well-suited to navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. His immediate task will be to align the company’s HR strategy with its vision of achieving sustainable project outcomes through innovation and technology.

The changing landscape of HR leadership at Tata Projects reflects the broader trends shaping the industry. As organisations grapple with technological disruption, globalisation, and evolving workforce dynamics, the role of the CHRO is undergoing a significant transformation. From being mere administrators, CHROs are increasingly expected to be strategic partners, driving cultural change, fostering innovation, and attracting and retaining top talent.

Both Chandan and Singh represent different faces of this evolving role. Chandan, with his focus on leadership development and global expansion, embodies the visionary leader. Singh, with his expertise in organisational culture and performance improvement, represents the strategic architect. Their respective journeys offer valuable insights for organisations navigating the complex terrain of HR in the 21st century.

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In her new role, Bhatia will oversee human resources, learning and development, as well as admin and infrastructure functions. Her focus will be on facilitating the company’s digital transformation through an enhanced employee experience, fostering upskilling and learning opportunities, and promoting an inclusive work environment.

With a wealth of experience exceeding 17 years, Bhatia specialises in talent and leadership development, rewards, and change management. She previously contributed her expertise to organisations such as Citibank, Atos Origin and Trica.

Her longest stint was with Citibank, where she spent a good 14 years of her professional journey. She joined Citibank in the year 2008 as compensation specialist, APAC.

Bhatia is “thrilled to join HDFC Securities at this pivotal moment when we are actively expanding our digital presence and assisting customers in wealth creation.”

Dhiraj Relli, MD & CEO, HDFC Securities, emphasised Bhatia’s strategic role in the growth and digital evolution of the company. He highlighted her responsibility in developing future-ready HR capabilities, shaping the organisational culture and contributing to the vision roadmap. According Relli, “Given her extensive leadership experience in both large multinational financial organisations and startups, Bhatia is seen as possessing the ideal skill set for the challenges ahead.”

Bhatia holds an MBA in human resources from the Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon.

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Backed by over a decade of experience in HR, Sriram is a seasoned HR professional dedicated to building highly- effective workforces. Throughout her career, she has successfully developed and implemented strategic policies for human resources development and employee relations, all in alignment with the profitable growth of the business.

Additionally, Sriram has a rich professional background with stints at organisations such as DHFL, Network 18 Media and Investment, Zee Entertainment Enterprises, Jet Airways and Deutsche Bank. She also did a short internship with JSW Steel in her early career.

Her professional journey started with Deutsche Bank wherein she joined as process executive in the year 2008.

Her expertise lies in making a tangible impact on business performance through human resources, executing transformation strategies, driving people philosophies, establishing frameworks for enhancing people efficiency, managing employee engagement, overseeing performance- management systems, utilising SAP/HRIS, handling employee relations, fostering acquisition development and ensuring employee retention.

Sriram holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce-banking and insurance from the Sydenham College of Economics and Commerce and a master’s degree in business administration-human resource management, from the NL Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research.

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Srinivasan joined GE Healthcare in July 2022 as its talent and organisation leader. Four months into this role, she became the head of talent management for the intercontinental region, showcasing her expertise in HR business partnering and Center of Excellence (COE) functions.

Prior to her tenure at GE Healthcare, she accumulated over 12 years of experience at Sanofi, where she held various leadership roles. She joined the company in 2009 as its senior manager-organisational development. This was also the longest stint of her professional journey.

Before her time at Sanofi, Srinivasan served as an HR business partner at ICICI Bank for approximately four years. She joined ICICI in 2006.

Srinivasan is recognised as a versatile HR leader, showcasing her ability to work across diverse cultures, lead and nurture teams, and maintain a strong focus on achieving results.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in management from the University of Mumbai and a post-graduate degree in management-HR from the Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education.

Srinivasan expressed excitement at her promotion on LinkedIn.

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With a career spanning more than three decades, Prabhakar has held positions with prominent brands such as The Oberoi New Delhi, Radisson Hotel Worldwide, Grand Hyatt Delhi, Sita World Travel, and Kuoni. Throughout her career, Prabhakar has been instrumental in driving the implementation of HR policy formulations.

Prior to joining The Leela Family, Prabhakar was associated with Hyatt Regency as its director-HR for over six years, which also marks the longest stint in her professional journey. Prior to Hyatt, she was working with MBD Group as its corporate-head HR.

Her expertise lies in optimising work efficiency with strategies such as piece-rate wages, and reducing overtime. She has also excelled in planning, leading, directing, developing and coordinating the policies, activities, and personnel of the HR department. Her focus has been on ensuring legal compliance and the effective implementation of the organisation’s mission and talent strategy.

She started her professional career with ITC Hotels in 1992, joining the company as its senior personal assistant. After four years, she then moved to The Oberoi Group as its HRD Coordinator.

Prabhakar holds an MSc in psychology, along with a diploma in personnel management and industrial relations.

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Backed by over 18 years of experience in human resources, he specialises in employee benefits design, business transformation, HR analytics and data science, HR tech, talent management, organisational development, and learning and development (L&D).

His last stint was with IIFL Samasta Finance, where his association lasted over five years as its chief people officer (CPO). Along with managing the gamut of HR functions, Kumar was also handling the corporate communication operations for a workforce of 14,000 employees.

Kumar has also worked with several other companies such as M&M Financial Services, Reliance Power and Gammon India. He has also worked with Simplex Infrastructures and Tata Business ExG early in his career. His professional expertise includes diverse experience in various industries such as financial services, insurance, power & energy, infrastructure and mining.

Kumar holds an MBA in human resources management from NICMAR University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Life Sciences from Osmania University. Additionally, he has completed a course in business analytics and data science for strategic decisions from the National University of Singapore.

Kumar describes his joining Shecommerz as his “next transformational journey.” His objective goes beyond merely establishing a high-performance team; it involves a dedicated pursuit to redefine success through innovation and an exceptional employee experience.

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Ashok Ramchandran, with over three decades of HR experience, has been appointed the new director of human resources (HR) at the Aditya Birla Group, succeeding Santrupt Misra who is retiring. The move signals a focus on seasoned leadership to navigate the challenges of managing a large and dynamic workforce.

Ramchandran, previously the group’s executive president for HR, brings a diverse background spanning stints at Vodafone, Tata AIA Life Insurance, GE Money, and Asian Paints. Notably, his 11 years at Asian Paints, where he began his HR journey in 1989, included leading the Ankleshwar plant as factory manager. This breadth of experience, coupled with his proven track record in leading HR teams across geographies, positions him well to tackle the Group’s human capital needs.

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Working closely with his team, Jha will also concentrate on recruiting top-notch talent, facilitating professional development, prioritising employee well-being, and cultivating a culture centred on performance.

With a career spanning over 15 years, his expertise lies in fostering a transformational and diverse work environment. This can be seen in his last stint, where Jha was associated with upGrad– an Edtech company. His consistent efforts helped the company scale up from 300 employees to 7,000.

He has also demonstrated exceptional leadership in renowned companies such as Convergys India, TCS and GIC Power.

Manish Goel, founder & director, Research & Ranking, welcomed Jha as a valuable addition to the growing family. “His experience in fostering an inclusive, growth-oriented culture aligns perfectly with our talent strategy,” he added.

Expressing his excitement, Jha states that he eagerly anticipates contributing to the organisation by implementing top-notch people practices and improving the overall employee experience. “I look forward to strengthening the organisation with best people practices and enhancing the overall employee experience to establish R&R as a place where individuals join and stay and build rewarding careers,” he added.

Jha holds an MBA in HR and an LLB from Mumbai University. Apart from his professional endeavours, Jha values family time, exploring new destinations, and indulging in golf to unwind and recharge.

Research & Ranking is a research-focused equity advisory brand recognised for its scientific approach to stock identification and investment strategies, geared toward sustainable wealth creation. With a strong commitment to long-term perspectives, the firm, comprising over 340 professionals, operates from offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Pune.

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With a career spanning over two decades, Goel’s expertise lies in talent acquisition, managing employee relations, business partnering, talent management, stakeholder management, performance management, employee engagement and grievance redressal.

In his new role, Goel will lead the human resources team in developing and implementing best practices, policies and procedures to support the organisation’s most important asset, its people, to not only grow professionally, but personally. Goel will also spearhead the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) framework by developing policies and initiatives in line with the organisation’s ethical, sustainable and environmental commitments.

Before joining Avanse, he was associated with Kotak Mahindra Bank for over a decade. He joined the company in October 2016 as its VP and regional HR, Consumer Bank. He was then elevated to the role of senior vice president and national lead HR, growth market (vertical HR ) in September 2020. As the SVP, he actively contributed to decisions related to prevention of sexual harassment (POSH) complaints, ensuring strict compliance with mandatory leave, staff rotation and effectively managing whistleblower investigations.

Additionally, he successfully maintained a 95 per cent plus staffing level and significantly reduced attrition to 31 per cent in branch banking. Two years into this role, he was elevated to the role of senior vice president and national lead HR (vertical HR RM-priority-NR-CEC-RLHO (analytics and digital), in May 2022.

Prior to Kotak, he worked with other global banks, including Citibank India. He has a wealth of experience across various verticals of a finance institution, enabling him to gain a holistic understanding of all the functionalities.

Commenting on Achal’s appointment, Amit Gainda, managing director & CEO, Avanse Financial Services, stated how Goel’s experience will help drive business transformation through the integration of people and technology.

“We are confident that Achal’s leadership will empower us to bring innovative perspectives and strategies to boost our HR function withh a focus on growth, diversity, equity and inclusion. This will further positively impact the progress and advancement of the organisation in the long run, making it a great place to work. We look forward to working with Achal and successfully implementing his comprehensive insights to strengthen our purpose of democratising education and education lending,” he added.

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Purri has spent over two decades in human resources. She has also held many leadership roles across diverse industries and geographies. She is known for making sure that the well-being of employees is a top priority while making big changes aimed at companywide improvement.

Prior to joining Unacademy, Purri was associated with Sapphire Foods as its chief people officer, spearheading HR strategies for brands, including Pizza Hut and KFC. She has also worked with Aditya Birla Group’s retail division, including Aditya Birla Retail (now More Retail), Pantaloons Fashion Retail and Madura Fashion and Garments, covering their stores and non-store facilities.

Her career has taken her to different parts of the world, allowing her to make significant contributions in markets such as Asia Pacific, Europe and North America.

In response to her appointment, Purri expressed her excitement, and stated how delighted she is to be a part of Unacademy. She is eager to work with the skilled Unacademy team and looking forward to “driving transformative business initiatives that will contribute to the company’s continued growth and success through the people charter.”

Gaurav Munjal, co-founder and CEO, Unacademy, expressed confidence that “Her leadership will unquestionably play a crucial role in nurturing talent and promoting a culture of innovation and advancement at Unacademy.”

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With a career spanning over two decades, Adhav brings strong expertise in various areas such as talent acquisition, HR strategy and policy formulation, comprehensive HR operations, and the management of the employee life cycle. He has shared the news of his new position through a post on social media.

Prior to joining Yes Securities, Adhav served as the head of human resources operations at HDFC Ergo General Insurance. Additionally, he has worked with several other organisations such as 5paisa, Kunvarji Group, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, Anand Rathi Shares & Stock Brokers, Religare Enterprises and Sharekhan.

His longest stint was with Anand Rathi Shares & Stock Brokers, which lasted five years. He joined as an HR manager in Jan. 2012 and after a year he was elevated to senior HR manager in August 2013. After serving the position for over two years, Adhav was elevated to the role of assistant vice president-human resources and head-talent acquisition in September, 2015.

In this role, Adhav managed talent acquisition for the company’s retail equity broking and distribution business and the HO shared services division. His responsibilities include fulfilling manpower requirements for both corporate and regional offices, covering positions at junior, middle and senior levels.

Adhav graduated from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, where he earned a postgraduate diploma in organisation development and change management.

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Singh brings with her over two decades of experience in HR, spanning diverse industries such as ITES, financial services, startups, as well as manufacturing and development. Her expertise lies in the broad spectrum of human resources including areas such as talent acquisition, HR strategy, talent engagement and development, performance management, organisational design, succession planning, mentoring, compensation and benefits administration, HR compliance, learning and development, and HR shared services.

Prior to joining Magic Bus, Singh was associated with WNS as general manager – human resources. Her professional journey includes pivotal roles at several other organisations such as Concentrix, Vistra/Radius Corporate Solutions and Wipro BPS.

Jayant Rastogi, global CEO, Magic Bus India Foundation, expressed his confidence in Singh’s leadership saying it “will not only add value but will play a vital role in the company’s future growth trajectory.” Given her experience “across leading organisations, she is well placed to utilise her extensive experience to drive business transformation through the intersection of people, culture, and technology,” he added.

Singh herself is excited to be a part of Magic Bus and eager to “lead the human resources team and assist the organisation in fostering a culture that encourages innovation, while also making a meaningful contribution to the growth and development of both individuals and the organisation as a whole.”

A psychology graduate from Lady Shri Ram College, Singh also holds a master’s degree in social work (HR) from Delhi School of Social Work.

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In her new role, she will lead the human resources department and build the people function to support the company’s overarching business strategy and expansion efforts. Furthermore, she will take on the role of overseeing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and administrative tasks within the company.

Her professional journey spans over two decades in human resources across various sectors. 

Prior to joining Luminous, Gupta was associated with Schneider Electric, where she served as the director of HR and DEI for India and South Asia and was associated with the company for over 12 years.

Prior to joining Luminous, Gupta has worked with WNS Global Services, JP Morgan Chase, Wipro, and Infosys.

Gupta became a part of Schneider in 2011 and took on various positions, including serving as the HR leader for research and development, along with undertaking a couple of international assignments within the Energy Business division. In her most recent role, she has been actively shaping the human resources agenda for various departments such as services, customer experience, finance, global finance & governance, and data office. 

Welcoming Gupta to the team, Preeti Bajaj, MD & CEO, Luminous Power Technologies, said, “As we continue to grow and innovate in the fast-moving energy sector, Shikha’s expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping our organisational culture and building cross collaboration among the Schnieder Electric companies.”

Expressing enthusiasm on taking up the new role, Gupta, also shared, “I am looking forward to investing my knowledge and experience in helping the organisation further build an agile, future ready and inclusive workforce.” 

Gupta holds a post-graduate in electrical engineering, and an MBA in HR & IR from IISWBM, a business school in Kolkata. 

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