Appointments: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Feb 2026

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Hitachi Energy Appoints Amit Mishra as Regional Head Total Rewards, India South Asia

Feb 27, 2026

United Spirits Limited Appoints Chinmay Sharma as CHRO

United Spirits Limited, a subsidiary of Diageo, has appointed Chinmay Sharma as its new Chief Human ...

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Feb 27, 2026

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Sonam Arora joins EE Cloud as Head People Culture

EE Cloud has appointed Sonam Arora as its Head People amp Culture, strengthening leadership and...

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Feb 26, 2026

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Tata Projects Appoints Shirley Burla as Chief Human Resources Officer

Tata Projects, an engineering, procurement, and construction firm under the Tata Group, has elevated...

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Feb 26, 2026

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OpenAI Appoints Arvind KC as Chief People Officer

OpenAI, an AI research organization, has appointed Arvind KC as Chief People Officer (CPO). In this new role, Arvind will lead the global people strategy, talent growth, and workplace operations, which include hiring, employee experience, leadership training, and performance programs as the company expands its work around the world. He will work with senior leaders […]

Feb 25, 2026

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BlackRock Appoints Dipeeka as Vice President – HR & ER, APAC

Global asset management firm BlackRock has appointed Dipeeka Walvatkar Pendurkar as Vice President – HR, Employee Relations (APAC). In this new role, she will lead complex workplace investigations covering conduct, discrimination, harassment, and policy breaches, ensuring fair and legally compliant outcomes aligned with global standards. Dipeeka will advise business leaders and HR teams on disciplinary […]

Feb 25, 2026

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V. S. International Ropes in Rasik Dave as Head- HR from Sun Pharma

Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company V. S. International Pvt. Ltd. has appointed Rasik Dave as Head – Human Resources. In his new role at V. S. International, he will work closely with the management and executive team to align HR strategies with business priorities spanning R&D, manufacturing, and commercial operations. His mandate includes strengthening talent pipelines, enhancing […]

Feb 25, 2026

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TBO Tek Appoints Industry Veteran Aditi Madhok-Naarden as Global CHRO

TBO Tek Limited, a prominent global B2B travel technology platform, has announced the appointment of Aditi Madhok-Naarden as its Global Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Effective February 23, 2026, she joins Tek Travels DMCC, a material subsidiary of the company, to spearhead the group’s overarching people strategy as it enters a significant phase of international […]

Feb 24, 2026

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Suzlon Elevates J P Chalasani and Appoints Ajay Kapur as Group CEO

Renewable energy giant Suzlon Group has announced a new leadership architecture designed to transition the company into a “full-stack” green energy conglomerate. Central to this “Suzlon 2.0” vision is the appointment of Ajay Kapur as the new Group CEO and the formation of a Group Executive Council (GEC) to steer long-term strategy. The Shift to […]

Feb 24, 2026

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Redis Appoints Abhoy Kumar Sarkar as Country Manager & Managing Director

Redis, the global leader in real-time data platforms, has announced the appointment of Abhoy Kumar Sarkar as Country Manager and Managing Director for India. This strategic move, effective February 23, 2026, aims to accelerate the company’s expansion and enterprise adoption in one of its most vital international markets. A Veteran Leader for a High-Growth Market […]

Feb 23, 2026

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Cipla Appoints Achin Gupta as Managing Director & Global CEO

In a major leadership move, Cipla announces the appointment of Achin Gupta as MD & GCEO effective April 1, 2026 Achin is succeeding Umang Vohra, who has served as the MD & Global CEO of Cipla since 2016. This transition is in line with Cipla’s succession planning process to ensure continuity, stability, and a clear […]

Feb 23, 2026

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Microsoft Appoints Indian Origin Asha Sharma as CEO- Xbox

Tech giant Microsoft has elevated Asha Sharma as its executive vice president and CEO of Xbox Gaming. Her appointment adds to the list of Indian-origin leaders running major U.S. tech firms. These include Alphabet and Google led by Sundar Pichai, Adobe led by Shantanu Narayen, Palo Alto Networks led by Nikesh Arora, and Microsoft under […]

Feb 23, 2026

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Dabur Appoints Mohit Malhotra as Global Chief Executive Officer

Dabur India has elevated Mohit Malhotra as its Global Chief Executive Officer. The company shared the update in a regulatory filing. His new role took effect on February 17. He was earlier serving as Group CEO and Whole-time Director on the board. In a related move, Dabur appointed Herjit S. Bhalla as Chief Executive Officer […]

Feb 21, 2026

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Haldiram Snacks Food Appoints Annu Gupta as CEO – International Business

Haldiram Snacks Food Pvt. Ltd. has announced the appointment of Annu Gupta as Chief Executive Officer – International Business. Based in Dubai, he will lead the company’s global growth strategy, strengthening its footprint across key international markets. He is expected to play a key role in accelerating Haldiram’s international ambitions and reinforcing its position as […]

Feb 21, 2026

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Birlasoft Appoints Varun Mittal as Sr. Director – Global HR Shared Services

Birlasoft, a cutting-edge IT services company, has named Varun Mittal as Senior Director – Global HR Shared Services, strengthening its HR leadership as it scales global operations. In this role, he will lead global payroll, compliance, employee benefits, and HR operations across multiple regions Extensive Experience Varun has been with Birlasoft for over nine years, […]

Feb 20, 2026

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Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Appoints Nitin Selot as CFO

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has announced the appointment of Nitin Selot as its new Executive Director for Finance, IT, and Legal Affairs, effective 19 February 2026. In this pivotal role, Nitin will serve as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), steering the Group’s financial strategy and digital transformation. His appointment arrives as the […]

Feb 19, 2026