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Updated on: May 2025
Groupe SEB Appoints Saurabh Katyal as Head – HR India
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Groupe SEB Appoints Saurabh Katyal as Head – HR India

Groupe SEB, a global leader in small domestic appliances and cookware, has announced the appointment of Saurabh Katyal as the Head of Human Resources – India. Saurabh has nearly two decades of HR leadership experience, making him a seasoned professional in workforce management. His expertise spans FMCG, telecom, automobile, and retail sectors, giving him a […]

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PwC gets Nathan SV as Country Head- Acceleration Centers, India
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PwC gets Nathan SV as Country Head- Acceleration Centers, India

PwC India has appointed Nathan SV as new Country Leader for its Acceleration Centers (ACs) in India. Welcoming him, the company said, “We’re excited to welcome Nathan SV as our new Country Leader for our Acceleration Centers in India.” This appointment shows PwC’s focus on growing its work in innovation, talent, and client service through […]

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise India Appoints Bhawna Agarwal as MD
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise India Appoints Bhawna Agarwal as MD

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced a major leadership transition in its India operations, appointing Bhawna Agarwal as the new Senior Vice President and Managing Director. Reporting directly to Heiko Meyer, Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer, Bhawna’s appointment is effective immediately. This transition marks a significant shift for the company as Som Satsangi, […]

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Vineet Kumar Joins DMart as Circle HR Manager
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Vineet Kumar Joins DMart as Circle HR Manager

DMart – Avenue Supermarts Ltd has appointed Vineet Kumar as its new Circle HR Manager, reinforcing its commitment to workforce optimization, statutory compliance, and employee engagement. Vineet has over 18 years of experience in human resources and administration, specializing in workforce management and employee relations. His expertise in HR strategy, training, and performance management makes […]

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Reliance Nippon Life Insurance Appoints Ruchi Abrol as Head – TA
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Reliance Nippon Life Insurance Appoints Ruchi Abrol as Head – TA

Reliance Nippon Life Insurance has appointed Ruchi Abrol as its new Head – Talent Acquisition. With over 21 years of experience in human resources, Ruchi brings deep expertise in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and workforce planning, making her a valuable addition to the company’s leadership team. The organization, known for its strong focus on employee […]

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Karan Bhatia Joins PayU as Director – HR Business Partner
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Karan Bhatia Joins PayU as Director – HR Business Partner

PayU, a leading payment service provider, has appointed Karan Bhatia as its new Director – HR Business Partner, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening workforce strategies and employee experience. Karan, who brings over 13 years of HR expertise, previously served as Vice President – HR Business Partner at Publicis Groupe. Announcing his new role, Karan shared […]

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HAL Appoints M G Balasubrahmanya as Director – HR
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HAL Appoints M G Balasubrahmanya as Director – HR

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has appointed M G Balasubrahmanya as its new Director – Human Resources, marking a significant leadership transition within the organization. With over 35 years of experience at HAL, Balasubrahmanya has played a pivotal role in shaping HR strategies, focusing on talent acquisition, employee engagement, skill development, and process automation. His appointment […]

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Zee Entertainment Ropes-In Rohit Suri as CHRO from Netflix
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Zee Entertainment Ropes-In Rohit Suri as CHRO from Netflix

ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEE), a leading media and entertainment conglomerate, has appointed Rohit Suri as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective May 12, 2025. Based at the company’s headquarters in Mumbai, Suri will report directly to CEO Punit Goenka. With a proven track record in talent development and people strategy, Suri will be tasked […]

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Wipro Appoints Sandeep Dhar as Global Head of its GCC Practice
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Wipro Appoints Sandeep Dhar as Global Head of its GCC Practice

Wipro Limited has appointed Sandeep Dhar as Global Head of its Global Capability Center (GCC) practice. With more than three decades of experience in consulting and the GCC space, Sandeep has played a key role in building and growing some of the best-known GCCs in the industry. In earlier roles, Sandeep led the development of […]

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UBS elevates Meena Kothari as Head- HR, India
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UBS elevates Meena Kothari as Head- HR, India

UBS has elevated Meena Kothari as Head – Human Resources, India. In her new role, Meena will lead the overall HR strategy and people agenda for UBS India, strengthening its talent development, employee experience, and organizational culture. Her promotion comes after a successful tenure as Head – Employee Relations at UBS, a role she has […]

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PepsiCo Names Gunjan Mittal as Director – GTM & L&D Operations
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PepsiCo Names Gunjan Mittal as Director – GTM & L&D Operations

PepsiCo has elevated Gunjan Mittal to Director – Global Talent Management and Learning Operations. In this new capacity, she will continue to lead strategic initiatives focused on enhancing learning effectiveness and driving global talent development across the organization. Prior to this elevation, Gunjan served as Associate Director – Global Talent Management and Learning Operations. In […]

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PwC Ropes-In Sonia Ahlawat as Managing Director from Deloitte
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PwC Ropes-In Sonia Ahlawat as Managing Director from Deloitte

Sonia Ahlawat has been appointed Managing Director at PwC India, bringing with her nearly 20 years of extensive experience in people strategy, transformation, and leadership across global organizations. In her new role, she will spearhead initiatives to enhance people effectiveness within PwC’s Deals Strategy practice, with a sharp focus on aligning talent strategy with the […]

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