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Updated on: Sep 2025
Page Industries Appoints Benjamin Felix Rajkumar as CPO
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Page Industries Appoints Benjamin Felix Rajkumar as CPO

Page Industries, the exclusive licensee of Jockey International in India and several other countries, has announced the appointment of Benjamin Felix Rajkumar as its new Chief People Officer (CPO), effective September 1, 2025. In his new role, Rajkumar will oversee all aspects of the company’s People and Culture initiatives, primarily focusing on improving business efficiency […]

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Devyani International Appoints Souvik Sarkar as Head – HR
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Devyani International Appoints Souvik Sarkar as Head – HR

Devyani International Limited has announced the appointment of Souvik Sarkar as Head – Human Resources. A seasoned HR professional with over 16 years of diverse experience, Souvik has a proven track record of driving people strategies, transformation initiatives, and leadership development across industries such as food and beverages, banking, and telecommunications. A Strategic and Transformational […]

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HCLTech Appoints Amitabh Kant as Independent Director
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HCLTech Appoints Amitabh Kant as Independent Director

HCLTech, one of India’s leading global technology firms, has appointed Amitabh Kant as an Independent Director effective September 8, 2025. The announcement marks a strategic move by the company to deepen its governance expertise and align its growth trajectory with evolving global priorities. Amitabh’s appointment was approved by the Board and recommended by the Nomination […]

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Bina Belani Joins Ascend Telecom as Chief People Officer
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Bina Belani Joins Ascend Telecom as Chief People Officer

Ascend Telecom Infrastructure has appointed Bina Belani as its new Chief People Officer, marking a significant step in strengthening its leadership team. With more than two decades of rich HR leadership experience across industries, Bina is recognized for her expertise in HR strategy, talent management, change management, and workforce transformation. In her new role, she […]

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STMicroelectronics Appoints Anand Kumar as India MD
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STMicroelectronics Appoints Anand Kumar as India MD

STMicroelectronics, a global leader in semiconductor technologies, has announced the appointment of Anand Kumar as the new Managing Director for its India operations. The announcement, made on September 3, 2025, follows the retirement of Vivek Sharma, who concluded a distinguished 34-year career with the company. This leadership transition signals a renewed focus on innovation, market […]

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Uno Minda Appoints Garima Garg as Group CHRO
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Uno Minda Appoints Garima Garg as Group CHRO

Uno Minda, a leading global manufacturer of automotive components, has appointed Garima Garg as Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). With over two decades of extensive HR leadership experience, Garima will spearhead the company’s people strategy, culture building, and organizational transformation initiatives, pivotal in driving Uno Minda’s next growth phase. Extensive HR Leadership Experience Before […]

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Shoppers Stop Appoints Nabamita Banerjee as CHRO
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Shoppers Stop Appoints Nabamita Banerjee as CHRO

Shoppers Stop, part of the K Raheja Corp Group, has announced the appointment of Nabamita Banerjee as Customer Care Associate & Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO), effective September 1. With this appointment, the retail major strengthens its leadership team to drive people strategy, culture transformation, and business growth in a highly competitive market. Extensive Experience […]

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Hygienic Research Institute Appoints Saloni Sharma as Head – HR
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Hygienic Research Institute Appoints Saloni Sharma as Head – HR

Hygienic Research Institute Pvt. Ltd. (HRIPL), one of India’s fastest-growing FMCG companies and the force behind brands like Streax, Streax Professional, Vasmol, and Florozone, has announced the appointment of Saloni Sharma as Head – Human Resources. With over 18 years of experience across conglomerates and high-growth startups, Saloni brings deep expertise in Talent Acquisition, Talent […]

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IIFL Home Finance Appoints Aarti Marwaha Upadhyay as CHRO
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IIFL Home Finance Appoints Aarti Marwaha Upadhyay as CHRO

IIFL Home Finance, a leading affordable housing finance company, has announced the appointment of Aarti Marwaha Upadhyay as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). As CHRO, Aarti will lead talent management, leadership development, employee engagement, diversity & inclusion, and cultural transformation. Extensive Experience and Background With nearly two decades of diverse HR leadership across Retail, NBFC, […]

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Laurent Freixe Dismissed as Nestlé CEO Following Internal Probe
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Laurent Freixe Dismissed as Nestlé CEO Following Internal Probe

Swiss multinational Nestlé SA has dismissed Chief Executive Officer Laurent Freixe with immediate effect following an internal investigation that confirmed an undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate. The company stated that the relationship violated its Code of Business Conduct, prompting swift action from the board to uphold its governance standards. The dismissal was announced […]

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Delhivery Appoints Vikas Singh Songara as Sr. Director – HR
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Delhivery Appoints Vikas Singh Songara as Sr. Director – HR

Delhivery, India’s largest tech-driven logistics organization, appoints Vikas Singh Songara as Senior Director – Human Resources. In his new role, Vikas will be responsible for leading end-to-end HR operations for the entire West Region across all the miles, driving strategic initiatives, talent management, and employee engagement for one of the fastest-growing sectors in India. Extensive […]

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Kenvue Appoints Shilpi Singh as Head- People, India Business
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Kenvue Appoints Shilpi Singh as Head- People, India Business

Kenvue, a global consumer health company, has announced the appointment of Shilpi Singh as the Head of People for its India business. With her extensive experience in driving impactful HR strategies across industries, Shilpi is expected to play a pivotal role in strengthening Kenvue’s talent agenda and nurturing an inclusive workplace culture in the region. […]

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