Appointments: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Jul 2022
Aptech reappoints Shourya K. Chakravarty as CHRO
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Aptech reappoints Shourya K. Chakravarty as CHRO

Shourya K. Chakravarty rejoined Aptech on 1st July as CHRO and Chief of Technology, Employee Communications, CSR & General Administration. This is his second tenure at the prestigious organization which has created and nurtured Skilled Employable Professionals (SEPs) for the technology and animation industry across India and forty countries in the APAC region, Middle East, Russia, […]

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Tata Steel Downstream Products Ltd appoints Karan Lakhani as CHRO
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Tata Steel Downstream Products Ltd appoints Karan Lakhani as CHRO

Tata Steel Downstream Products Limited has announced the appointment of Karan Lakhani as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). An alumnus of XISS, Karan is an experienced HR Professional with expertise in Industrial Relations, Business HR Partnering, Business Acumen, Strategic HR, HR Policies, Cost Analysis, Organizational Restructuring, Organizational Design, Diversity & Inclusion, and Talent Management. Prior to Tata […]

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Petra elected as Chairwoman and Senior Partner of PwC Europe
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Petra elected as Chairwoman and Senior Partner of PwC Europe

Petra Justenhoven has been elected Chairwoman and Senior Partner of PwC Europe and Territory Senior Partner (TSP) of PwC Germany, effective 1 July 2022. Petra has also been appointed to the PwC network leadership team (NLT). As a member of the NLT, she will help set the overall strategy for the PwC network and the […]

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KPIT appoints Shashwat Mitra as Head- HR, India
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KPIT appoints Shashwat Mitra as Head- HR, India

A company that specializes in embedded software, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital solutions, KPIT has announced the appointment of Shashwat Mitra as Head- HR, India. Shashwat has nearly 17 years of experience. He is a human resource professional with experience in Strategy and Business Partnering for large-scale MNCs. He is known for ideating and implementing transformational […]

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TV9 Network has elevated Barun Das as MD & CEO
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TV9 Network has elevated Barun Das as MD & CEO

TV9 Network has elevated Barun Das as Managing Director and CEO with effect from June 22, 2022. His appointment is approved by the Board of Directors of Associated Broadcasting Company Pvt Ltd (ABCPL). He is associated with TV9 Network since August 2019, Prior to this most recently, he was working as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) […]

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Netflix appoints Rohit Suri as Head of Talent – India
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Netflix appoints Rohit Suri as Head of Talent – India

The world’s leading streaming entertainment service, Netflix has announced the appointment of Rohit Suri as Head of Talent – India. Prior to this, he was the CHRO – South Asia at Dentsu. Rohit is a business-focused professional with over two decades of experience in the fast-paced Consumer Internet, Technology, and Media industries in India, Europe, and […]

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Accelya appoints Funda Saltuk Stoica as Chief Human Resource Officer
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Accelya appoints Funda Saltuk Stoica as Chief Human Resource Officer

Accelya, a leading global provider of technology solutions to the travel industry, has announced the appointment of Funda Saltuk Stoica as its new Chief Human Resources Officer. Funda is based in the UK and will be responsible for developing and executing Accelya’s human resource strategy, as the company continues to deliver innovation and game-changing solutions […]

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ONGC finally gets a Director on HPCL board after 5 months
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ONGC finally gets a Director on HPCL board after 5 months

The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has appointed the Director of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) after over five months. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced on June 22 and conveyed its consent for the appointment of Pankaj Kumar, Director (Offshore), ONGC as a Director on the board of HPCL. For over […]

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slice ropes-in Bhawna as Chief Legal & Strategy Officer from Amazon
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slice ropes-in Bhawna as Chief Legal & Strategy Officer from Amazon

India’s lending, and consumer payments company slice has appointed Bhawna Sangwan as Chief Legal and Strategy Officer. Prior to this, most recently, she was working with Amazon as Director and Associate General Counsel. In this role, she will be responsible for strengthening the company’s legal and compliance function and regulatory processes. Consumer protection, corporate governance, regulations, […]

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Treebo ropes in Purvaja from McKinsey as Head of People Function
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Treebo ropes in Purvaja from McKinsey as Head of People Function

Treebo Hotels, India’s fastest-growing chain of budget hotels announced the appointment of Purvaja Prabhakar as its Head of People function. In her new role, Purvaja will be responsible for delivering on the company’s aggressive talent acquisition requirements, nurturing high-performing teams, and preserving and strengthening the company’s culture. She will be based out of the company’s […]

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Capgemini appoints Steffen Elsaesser as Chief Transformation Officer
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Capgemini appoints Steffen Elsaesser as Chief Transformation Officer

Capgemini has announced the appointment of Steffen Elsaesser as Chief Transformation Officer and member of the Group Executive Committee, effective July 1, 2022. In this role, Steffen will be responsible for designing and implementing globally some of the Group’s key transformative initiatives. He will report to Aiman Ezzat, Capgemini’s CEO. “Steffen brings to this Group role […]

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Mercedes appoints Paul Gao as Chief Strategy Officer
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Mercedes appoints Paul Gao as Chief Strategy Officer

Mercedes-Benz Group has announced the appointment of Paul Gao to the newly created position of chief strategy officer, effective 1 July, 2022. He will report directly to Chief Executive Ola Kallenius. Prior to this, most recently he was working as a senior partner at McKinsey & Company in Hong Kong, serving both Chinese and global […]

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