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Updated on: Aug 2026
Accenture Appoints Shaakun Khanna as MD – Global Talent Reinvention
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Accenture Appoints Shaakun Khanna as MD – Global Talent Reinvention

Accenture has appointed Shaakun Khanna as Managing Director – Global Talent Reinvention, effective August 2026. In his new role, Shaakun will focus on AI, enterprise and talent reinvention, helping organisations reshape workforce strategies, leadership models and capabilities. He will leverage his experience in human capital management, HR technology and business transformation to prepare enterprises for […]

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Lupin Appoints Aditi Altekar as Global Lead – HR Digital & AI Transformation
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Lupin Appoints Aditi Altekar as Global Lead – HR Digital & AI Transformation

Lupin, a global pharmaceutical company, has appointed Aditi Altekar as Global Lead – HR Digital & AI Transformation, effective August 2026. In her new role, she will focus on HR technology, digital transformation and the use of AI to improve HR processes and employee experience across the organisation. Extensive Experience in HR Technology Aditi brings […]

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Apollo Tyres Appoints Mayank Jauhari as Group Head HR
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Apollo Tyres Appoints Mayank Jauhari as Group Head HR

Apollo Tyres, a leading tyre manufacturer, has appointed Mayank Jauhari as Group Head HR, effective July 2026. In his new role, Mayank will work on global rewards architecture, performance management processes, HR transformation, technology integration and global mobility. His responsibilities will cover areas that support the company’s people processes across its operations. Extensive HR Experience […]

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Raychem RPG Appoints Abhishikta Tripathi as Chief Human Resources Officer
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Raychem RPG Appoints Abhishikta Tripathi as Chief Human Resources Officer

Raychem RPG, a leading engineering solutions company, has appointed Abhishikta Tripathi as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In her new role, Abhishikta will lead the company’s people strategy, with responsibility for leadership development, organisational capability and people practices, while supporting business growth and building a healthy workplace culture across the organisation effectively. Extensive Experience Abhishikta […]

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AuthBridge Appoints Naresh Kumra as Executive Vice Chairman
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AuthBridge Appoints Naresh Kumra as Executive Vice Chairman

AuthBridge has appointed Naresh Kumra as Executive Vice Chairman, as the digital trust and identity verification company prepares for its next phase of growth. Naresh has been associated with AuthBridge as an investor since 2009 and joined its Board in 2021. In his new role, Naresh will work with AuthBridge’s leadership team on business priorities, […]

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Ingersoll Rand India Appoints Sunil Khanduja as Chairman
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Ingersoll Rand India Appoints Sunil Khanduja as Chairman

Ingersoll Rand (India) Limited has appointed Sunil Khanduja as Chairman of the Board, effective July 27, 2026. He will continue as Managing Director. Sunil will hold both Chairman and Managing Director roles, working with the Board and management on business growth, operations, customer needs and manufacturing expansion in India. Extensive Experience According to his LinkedIn […]

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Titan Company Appoints Priya Mathilakath Pillai as Chief People Officer
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Titan Company Appoints Priya Mathilakath Pillai as Chief People Officer

Titan Company Limited has appointed Priya Mathilakath Pillai as Chief People Officer, effective April 1, 2027. She will succeed Swadesh Behera, who will superannuate on March 31, 2027. In her new role, Priya will lead Titan’s people function, covering HR across its businesses and corporate functions. She will also become part of the company’s senior […]

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Mahindra Group Appoints Delnaz Desai as VP– Group Talent Head
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Mahindra Group Appoints Delnaz Desai as VP– Group Talent Head

Mahindra Group has appointed Delnaz Desai as Vice President – Group Talent Head, effective July 2026. She will be based in Mumbai and will lead the Group’s talent function. In the new role, Delnaz will manage the Group’s talent management agenda, covering employer branding, talent attraction, retention and development. She will work with business leaders […]

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Mahindra Group Appoints Shveta Arya as Group Chief Strategy Officer
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Mahindra Group Appoints Shveta Arya as Group Chief Strategy Officer

Mahindra Group on August 9 announced the appointment of Shveta Arya as Group Chief Strategy Officer, effective September 15, 2026. She will also be part of the senior management of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Shveta will lead the Group Strategy Office and work across Mahindra Group’s portfolio of businesses to identify growth opportunities, unlock value […]

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Wipro Appoints Anil Chikkaveeriah as Director – Global Talent Acquisition
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Wipro Appoints Anil Chikkaveeriah as Director – Global Talent Acquisition

Wipro has appointed Anil Chikkaveeriah as Director – Global Talent Acquisition, effective August 2026. He will be based in Bengaluru. In his new role, Anil will be responsible for global talent acquisition at Wipro. His previous experience includes leading technology hiring, talent attraction and recruitment initiatives across service lines and industry verticals. Extensive Experience Anil […]

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Schaeffler India Appoints Amit Bhalerao as Chief Operating Officer
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Schaeffler India Appoints Amit Bhalerao as Chief Operating Officer

Schaeffler India has appointed Amit Bhalerao as Chief Operating Officer, effective August 10, 2026. As COO, Amit will lead manufacturing operations across India and work on manufacturing strategy, operational performance, digital initiatives and capability development. Welcoming Amit, Harsha Kadam, Managing Director and CEO, Schaeffler India, said India remains an important growth market for the company. […]

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