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Updated on: Mar 2026
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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OpenAI Appoints Arvind KC as Chief People Officer
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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 […]

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

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

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

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

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Redis Appoints Abhoy Kumar Sarkar as Country Manager & Managing Director
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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 […]

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Cipla Appoints Achin Gupta as Managing Director & Global CEO
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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 […]

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Microsoft Appoints Indian Origin Asha Sharma as CEO- Xbox
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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 […]

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