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Updated on: Mar 2026
Extramarks Elevates Sungkriityayann Khaann as SVP – HR
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Extramarks Elevates Sungkriityayann Khaann as SVP – HR

Extramarks, an edtech company has promoted Sungkriityayann Khaann to Senior Vice President – Human Resources. In his new role, Sungkriityayann will lead the company’s HR work across the group. He will manage people plans, hiring, employee engagement, and HR operations for a workforce of more than 4,500 employees. Extensive Experience Sungkriityayann joined Extramarks in 2018 […]

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HPE Elevates Meera Jagadish as Sr. Director & Regional Head– HR, India & APJ
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HPE Elevates Meera Jagadish as Sr. Director & Regional Head– HR, India & APJ

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has elevated Meera Jagadish to the role of Senior Director and Regional Head – Human Resources for India and the Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) region, effective March 2026. In her expanded leadership role, Meera will lead HR strategy and people programs for more than 28,000 employees across 14 countries. She […]

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RR Kabel Appoints Kamaljeet Kaur as Chief HR Officer
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RR Kabel Appoints Kamaljeet Kaur as Chief HR Officer

RR Kabel Limited has appointed Kamaljeet Kaur as its Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO), effective March 9, 2026. The Board of Directors approved her appointment on March 2, 2026, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. In her new role, she will lead the company’s HR strategy and oversee talent acquisition, leadership […]

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Freshworks Appoints Grace Samson as Vice President – HR
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Freshworks Appoints Grace Samson as Vice President – HR

Freshworks, an enterprise-grade, AI-assisted service software provider, has appointed Grace Samson as its new Vice President – Human Resources. In her new role, she will work closely with the leadership team to further strengthen a people-first culture aligned with the company’s ambition, values, and long-term growth strategy, while supporting its global workforce and business expansion […]

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Lakmé Lever Appoints Shweta Mhatre as Head – HR and Training
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Lakmé Lever Appoints Shweta Mhatre as Head – HR and Training

Lakmé Lever, a subsidiary of Hindustan Unilever Limited, has appointed Shweta Mhatre as Head – Human Resources & Training, effective January 2026. In this role, she will lead the company’s HR and learning plans, with a focus on talent management, skill development, and employee engagement across the company. Extensive Experience Shweta joins Lakmé Lever after […]

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Wagh Bakri Tea Group Appoints Swayampriya Shah as CHRO
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Wagh Bakri Tea Group Appoints Swayampriya Shah as CHRO

Wagh Bakri Tea Group has appointed Swayampriya Shah as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Based in Ahmedabad, she took charge in February 2026 and will lead human resources across all group businesses. Sharing the excitement on LinkedIn, Swayampriya said she is pleased to join Wagh Bakri Tea Group as CHRO. She noted that the company’s […]

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DHL – IT Services Elevates Saurabh Dalvi as Head- HR, India
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DHL – IT Services Elevates Saurabh Dalvi as Head- HR, India

DHL IT Services has promoted Saurabh Dalvi to Head of Human Resources – India, effective February 2026. Based in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, he will oversee HR for the company’s India operations. His responsibilities include people strategy, talent development, and employee experience across the company’s expanding tech teams. In this role, he will focus on strengthening […]

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Unilever Appoints Reema Jain as Chief Information Officer
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Unilever Appoints Reema Jain as Chief Information Officer

Unilever has elevated Reema Jain as its Chief Information Officer. She took on the role in February 2026 and is based in Bengaluru. She will lead the company’s global technology strategy, focusing on digital systems, enterprise architecture, and building strong tech capabilities across markets. Extensive Experience and Background Reema brings more than 20 years of […]

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

Hitachi Energy has appointed Amit as Regional Head – Total Rewards, India & South Asia, reinforcing its people leadership framework across the region. Based in Bengaluru, Amit assumed the role in February 2026 and will oversee the compensation and benefits strategy in alignment with global objectives and regional business priorities. He will also drive performance-linked […]

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United Spirits Limited Appoints Chinmay Sharma as CHRO
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United Spirits Limited Appoints Chinmay Sharma as CHRO

United Spirits Limited, a subsidiary of Diageo, has appointed Chinmay Sharma as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective March 5, 2026. In his new role, he will lead the company’s people and culture agenda, drive organisational transformation, strengthen leadership capability, and align HR strategy with business growth priorities across markets. The company disclosed […]

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Sonam Arora joins E2E Cloud as Head – People & Culture
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Sonam Arora joins E2E Cloud as Head – People & Culture

E2E Cloud has appointed Sonam Arora as its Head – People & Culture, strengthening leadership and people strategy. In her new role, she will spearhead the company’s people agenda, focusing on talent strategy, organizational development, culture building, and aligning HR practices with business growth objectives. Extensive Experience Sonam brings close to two decades of experience […]

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Tata Projects Appoints Shirley Burla as Chief Human Resources Officer
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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 Shirley Burla to the role of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). She takes on this role after serving as Vice President and Head of HR for the Energy and Industrial Business since June 2023. As CHRO, Shirley will oversee the company’s […]

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