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Updated on: Jul 2026
Wipro Appoints Priya Jha Choudhary as CHRO for AI Business
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Wipro Appoints Priya Jha Choudhary as CHRO for AI Business

Wipro has elevated Priya Jha Choudhary as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for its AI Native Business and Platforms unit. In her new role, she will lead the HR function for the AI Native Business and Platforms unit, focusing on building the talent, culture, and capabilities needed to support Wipro’s AI-native business as it continues […]

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IndiGo Appoints Kanwal Jeet Singh Bakshi as Chief HR Officer
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IndiGo Appoints Kanwal Jeet Singh Bakshi as Chief HR Officer

InterGlobe Aviation has elevated Kanwal Jeet Singh Bakshi as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective July 20, 2026. He succeeds Sukhjot S. Pasricha, who will step down after serving the airline for 8.5 years. In his new role, Bakshi will lead IndiGo’s human resources function, overseeing talent acquisition, leadership development, employee engagement, organisational effectiveness, and […]

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Honeywell Appoints Deepti Vij Verma as Senior Director – HR
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Honeywell Appoints Deepti Vij Verma as Senior Director – HR

Honeywell has elevated Deepti Vij Verma to the position of Senior Director – HR for India, ASEAN, and East Asia. In her new role, she will lead the people strategy for Honeywell Building Automation, focusing on enhancing employee experience, talent development, and organizational effectiveness across the region. Extensive Experience Deepti has been with Honeywell for […]

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HDFC Bank Appoints Former CEC Rajiv Kumar as New Chairman
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HDFC Bank Appoints Former CEC Rajiv Kumar as New Chairman

India’s largest private sector lender, HDFC Bank, has appointed former Chief Election Commissioner and ex-Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar as its new Part-time Chairman, subject to approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The appointment comes more than three months after former chairman Atanu Chakraborty stepped down in March, creating a leadership vacancy at the […]

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Ex-TCS Veteran Rajashree R Joins QBurst as Global Head- Industries
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Ex-TCS Veteran Rajashree R Joins QBurst as Global Head- Industries

QBurst, a design-led digital engineering company powered by High AI-Q™, has appointed Ex-TCS Veteran Rajashree R as its Global Head of Industries. In her new role, she will lead the company’s industry strategy, working closely with clients, partners, and internal teams to develop industry-focused solutions and expand the adoption of AI-powered technologies across key sectors. […]

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Afrin Noor Joins Jindal Steel as Vice President – Talent & Strategy
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Afrin Noor Joins Jindal Steel as Vice President – Talent & Strategy

Jindal Steel, one of India’s leading integrated steel producers, has appointed Afrin Noor as Vice President – Talent & Strategy. In her new role, Afrin will lead the company’s talent and people strategy, focusing on leadership development, workforce planning, organizational design, and HR initiatives that support business goals. Extensive Experience She joins the company with […]

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ZOOM Communications Appoints Seema Bangia as Chief People Officer
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ZOOM Communications Appoints Seema Bangia as Chief People Officer

ZOOM Communications has appointed seasoned human resources leader Seema Bangia as its Chief People Officer (CPO). In her new role, she will lead the company’s people strategy, aligning HR initiatives with business objectives while overseeing leadership hiring, talent development, performance management, employee engagement, and governance. Seema will also be responsible for strengthening compliance with ethics […]

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Vedanta Group’s Resonia Appoints Divyanshu Asthana as CHRO
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Vedanta Group’s Resonia Appoints Divyanshu Asthana as CHRO

Resonia, the Vedanta Group’s power transmission company, has elevated Divyanshu Asthana to Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In his new role as CHRO, he will be responsible for leading Resonia’s human resources strategy, strengthening organisational capabilities, and supporting the company’s growth across its operations in India and Brazil. Extensive Experience He brings 14 years of […]

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OpenAI Appoints Uber’s Prabhjeet Singh as India MD
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OpenAI Appoints Uber’s Prabhjeet Singh as India MD

In a major leadership move, Uber India and South Asia President Prabhjeet Singh has stepped down from the ride-hailing company to join OpenAI as its Managing Director for India. He is expected to assume his new role in September and will report to Kiran Mani, Managing Director for Asia Pacific. The appointment comes as OpenAI […]

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Henkel Appoints Pradhyumna Ingle as Country President for India
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Henkel Appoints Pradhyumna Ingle as Country President for India

Henkel, a Leading Adhesives and Consumer Brands Company, Appoints Pradhyumna Ingle as Country President for India. Based in Navi Mumbai, Pradhyumna will spearhead Henkel India’s growth strategy, strengthen its market presence, and accelerate innovation across its businesses while continuing in his global roles as Global Head – Infrastructure Protection & Repair and IMEA Head – […]

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Jindal Stainless Appoints Kunjal Mehta as Chief Financial Officer
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Jindal Stainless Appoints Kunjal Mehta as Chief Financial Officer

Jindal Stainless, India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Kunjal Mehta as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective June 25, 2026. In his new role, he will be responsible for steering the company’s financial strategy as it enters its next phase of expansion and value creation. As CFO, Kunjal will oversee the […]

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Tata Elxsi Appoints Rakesh Prasad as Head – Talent Acquisition
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Tata Elxsi Appoints Rakesh Prasad as Head – Talent Acquisition

Bengaluru, India — Tata Elxsi, part of the Tata Group, has appointed Rakesh Prasad as Head – Talent Acquisition. In his new role at Tata Elxsi, he will lead enterprise-wide hiring across Engineering R&D and Design & Technology verticals, supporting global growth. He focuses on building scalable talent frameworks, strengthening sourcing infrastructure, enhancing recruitment capabilities, […]

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