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Updated on: Jul 2021

Industry

Whats TCS plan to bring employees back to the office?

Jul 4, 2021

GE Healthcare appoints Divya Srivastava as CHRO for South Asia

General Electric GE Healthcare has elevated Divya Srivastava as Chief Human Resources Officer for ...

Appointments

Jul 4, 2021

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Cognizant sees two more top-level leaders exit

According to media reports, IT major, Cognizant sees two more top-level leaders, Arun Baid and Dan S...

C-Suite Move

Jul 3, 2021

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Major HR Movements in the Month of June

After the second wave of COVID subsided, leadership announcements took up. In this note, we highligh...

Appointments

Jul 3, 2021

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C-Suite Move

Former Diageo India head Anand Kripalu joins EPL as MD and Global CEO

Essel Propack (EPL), a global packaging company on Friday announced the appointment of former Diageo India head Anand Kripalu as the Managing Director and Global Chief Executive Officer, effective August 18. Kripalu has over 30 years of experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry. Prior to joining EPL, Anand spent seven years as the MD and […]

Jul 3, 2021

Jobs

Govt approves these 14 companies under PLI scheme for IT hardware

The Ministry of Electronics and IT on Thursday approved 14 eligible applicants under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for IT hardware. The target segments under the PLI Scheme for IT Hardware include laptops, tablets, all-in-one personal computers and servers. PLI Scheme for IT Hardware notified on 3rd March 2021, extends an incentive of 4 percent to 2 […]

Jul 3, 2021

Industry

Citigroup Inc to raise base pay for junior bankers – memo

Citigroup Inc will lift the base salaries of its junior investment bankers, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters days after media reports of a similar move by rival JPMorgan Chase & Co. The memo, dated Friday, said the salary raises for program vice-presidents, associates and analysts in the Wall Street firm’s banking, capital markets and […]

Jul 3, 2021

Appointments

Urban Company appoints Uber executive Neha Mathur as SVP- HR

Urban Company, Asia’s largest tech-enabled home services marketplace, has appointed Neha Mathur as Senior Vice President- Human Resources. Most recently, Neha worked as Head HR, India & South Asia for Uber’s mobility business. In her new role, Neha will be responsible for strengthening Urban Company’s people-centric policies. The role involves building a diverse and inclusive […]

Jul 2, 2021

Industry

Deloitte employees will decide when to return office & work arrangements

The consultancy firm, Deloitte said that once state-based restrictions have been lifted, employees will choose when they return to the office and what hours they will work. According to reports, Deloitte has done away with specific start and finish times. Even more, there is no set number of days employees will be required to come into the […]

Jul 2, 2021

C-Suite Move

IBM Spin-Off Kyndryl appoints Lingraju Sawkar as India president

Kyndryl, a spin-off from IBM (International Business Machines Corp) has announced the appointment of Lingraju Sawkar as President of its India business. Sawkar, who is presently General Manager of IBM Global Technology Services for India and South Asia, is a key appointment in the building of Kyndryl’s new simplified leadership model, the company said. Kyndryl […]

Jul 2, 2021

Appointments

GE South Asia elevates Amaresh Singh as CHRO

Amaresh Singh has been elevated as Chief Human Resources Officer, GE South Asia. He replaces Sheebu David who steps down to pursue her career outside GE. In his new role, he will be responsible for the entire gamut of People & Culture for GE South Asia. Additionally, he will also be responsible for the HR functions of […]

Jul 2, 2021

C-Suite Move

Titan appoints Ashok Sonthalia as Chief Financial Officer

Leading Jewellery and Watches maker Titan Company has appointed Ashok Sonthalia as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective from July 1, 2021. Sonthalia is a chartered accountant with around 30 years of experience in areas of strategic financial planning, business development, M&A, treasury, finance, and accounts in diverse industry verticals in multi-cultural and multi-national environments. “I am […]

Jul 2, 2021

C-Suite Move

Hina Nagarajan takes charge as MD & CEO of Diageo India

In December 2020, Hina Nagarajan who was announced to head United Spirits, part of Diageo from July 1, 2021, has taken charge yesterday as MD & CEO Diageo India, Member Diageo Global Executive Committee. As MD & CEO Diageo India, Hina reports to John Kennedy, the President of Diageo Europe and India. She replaces Anand […]

Jul 2, 2021

C-Suite Move

Hershey India appoints Unilever Veteran Geetika Mehta as MD

Global snacks major The Hershey Company on Thursday announced the appointment of Geetika Mehta as managing director for India. Mehta, whose appointment is effective from Thursday, will be reporting to Herjit Bhalla, VP, India and AEMEA, it said in a statement. Bhalla, who was recently elevated to a global role, reports directly to Rohit Grover, […]

Jul 2, 2021

Industry

MakeMyTrip rolls out mandatory paid offs for employees this year

Online travel company, MakeMyTrip on Thursday said it has introduced mandatory paid leave for employees as part of its initiative to help them reset and recharge amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of its wellness initiatives during the pandemic that altered the way we live and work, the company has announced mandatory paid time off […]

Jul 1, 2021

CHRO Move

Swadesh Behera takes charge as Chief People Officer at Titan

Today, Swadesh Behera takes charge as Chief People Officer at Titan Company. His appointment was announced in the month of February and he was supposed to take charge from R. Rajnarayan after this retirement on June 30, 2021. Prior to Titan, Swadesh was Senior Director – HR at Boston Scientific Corporation (BSC). He began his […]

Jul 1, 2021