Appointments: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Jan 2026

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Axtria Appoints Jitander as Lead Strategic HRBP People Partner

Jan 12, 2026

Schneider Electric elevates Salil as Director TR Performance

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has elevated Salil Raheja as Director Total...

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Jan 12, 2026

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LinkedIn Promotes Santosh Dsouza to Sr. Dir. Talent Solutions

LinkedIn has promoted Santosh Dsouza to the position of Senior Director Talent Solutions for...

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Jan 10, 2026

Latest news: LinkedIn Promotes Santosh Dsouza to Sr. Dir. Talent Solutions - SightsIn Plus

Aon Names Bhavana Chauhan as Regional Industry Leader, APAC

Aon has appointed Bhavana Chauhan as Regional Industry Leader, Asia Pacific Hi-Tech Industry, stre...

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Jan 10, 2026

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Morgan Stanley Appoints Anuradha Nath as Managing Director

Morgan Stanley has elevated Anuradha Nath as Managing Director, marking a key moment in her more than two decades with the global financial services firm. Anuradha shared the update on LinkedIn, noting her appreciation for the firm’s long-standing values. She emphasized Morgan Stanley’s culture of rigor, humility, and partnership, stating that these principles have remained […]

Jan 10, 2026

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Mahindra & Mahindra Appoints Rohit Thakur Group CHRO

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), one of India’s most diversified conglomerates, has announced a significant transition in its top-tier leadership. The Group has appointed Rohit Thakur as the new Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective immediately. Rohit succeeds Ruzbeh Irani, a veteran leader who is set to retire after a distinguished career spanning nearly […]

Jan 9, 2026

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SKF India Appoints Bhavna Panigrahi as CHRO, Automotive

SKF India Ltd has elevated Bhavna Panigrahi as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of SKF India, Automotive. In this role, she will oversee the entire gamut of Human Resources for SKF India Automotive. She will work closely with business leaders to support plans tied to growth and change. Sharing on LinkedIn, Bhavna thanked SKF India […]

Jan 9, 2026

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Kunvarji Group has Appointed Bhakti Rana as Group HR Head

Kunvarji Group, a diversified business conglomerate, has named Bhakti Rana as Group Head – Human Resources, effective December 2025. In this new role, she will lead people and HR work across all Kunvarji Group businesses. Bhakti will work on talent planning, organization growth, leadership development, and workplace culture to support the group’s long-term growth and […]

Jan 9, 2026

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Patil Group Names Janardhanan Narayanaswamy as Group CHRO

Patil Group, India’s leading railway track solutions provider, has appointed Janardhanan Narayanaswamy as its new Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In his new role, Janardhanan will lead people and culture efforts across all businesses. His focus will be on building strong teams, developing leaders, and creating a work culture that supports the group’s expansion […]

Jan 9, 2026

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L&T Appoints Reena Vijayanand as Head – Talent Acquisition

Larsen & Toubro (L&T), a major Indian multinational conglomerate involved in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) projects, hi-tech manufacturing, and services, has appointed Reena Vijayanand as Head – Talent Acquisition. In her new role, Reena will lead L&T’s hiring approach. Her focus will be on building strong leadership and workforce skills to support long-term business goals. […]

Jan 8, 2026

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Peloton Consulting Group Appoints Anupam Ajmani as Director, India HR Leader

Peloton Consulting Group, a Business Consulting and Services company, has appointed Anupam Ajmani as Director, India HR Leader. In this role, Ajmani will lead human resources and organization development in India. His focus will include HR strategy, workforce change, talent programs, organization structure, and culture. Extensive Experience Ajmani brings close to 20 years of experience […]

Jan 8, 2026

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Groupe SEB India appoints Jasjeet Kaur as Chief Executive Officer

Groupe SEB India has announced the appointment of Jasjeet Kaur as Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership milestone as the company accelerates its growth journey in the Indian market. In her new role, Jasjeet will be responsible for driving Groupe SEB India’s overall business performance, strengthening market leadership across categories, and delivering sustainable and […]

Jan 7, 2026

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Sekhmet Pharmaventures Appoints Jitendra Jalan as CHRO

PAG-led Sekhmet Pharmaventures has appointed Jitendra Jalan as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Alongside the CHRO appointment, Sekhmet has also named Sumit Kumar as Chief Commercial Officer, further reinforcing its leadership bench across commercial and people functions. In this new role, as CHRO, Jalan will lead the company’s global people strategy, focusing on leadership development, […]

Jan 7, 2026

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Runu Jain joins Magic EdTech as Chief Human Resources Officer

Magic EdTech, the New York–based digital learning firm, has appointed Runu Jain as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), strengthening its leadership team as the company accelerates global expansion and scales its AI-driven education solutions. The company said Runu will lead its global people strategy, overseeing talent development, organisational design, and culture across operations in […]

Jan 7, 2026

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Tech Mahindra Appoints Aditi as Strategic People Partner- BHR

Tech Mahindra, a leading global provider of digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering services, has appointed Aditi Bhardwaj as its Strategic People Partner for Business Human Resources (BHR). This appointment, effective early January 2026, marks a significant step in the company’s “Nxt.Now” framework, aimed at fostering a robust leadership pipeline to manage its evolving global workforce. Aditi Bhardwaj’s […]

Jan 6, 2026

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Schneider Electric Appoints Niharika Mohan as Chief HR Officer

Schneider Electric has elevated Niharika Mohan as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for the Greater India Zone, effective January 1, 2026. In her new role, she will lead the People and Culture agenda across India, with a sharp focus on talent strategy, leadership development, inclusion, capability building, and performance excellence. Extensive Experience Niharika brings more […]

Jan 6, 2026