CHRO Move: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Jan 2026

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Garware Fulflex Group appoints Deo Kumar Pandey as VP Global CHRO

Jan 19, 2026

Subrat Chakravarty joins DS Group as CHRO Head- Business Excellence

DS Group, an Indian conglomerate with operations across FMCG, hospitality, packaging, and other sect...

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Jan 17, 2026

Latest news: Subrat Chakravarty joins DS Group as CHRO Head- Business Excellence - SightsIn Plus

Duroflex Group Appoints Arkadeb Chakraborty as Chief HR Officer

Duroflex Group, a sleep solutions brand, has appointed Arkadeb Chakraborty as Chief Human Resources ...

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Jan 16, 2026

Latest news: Duroflex Group Appoints Arkadeb Chakraborty as Chief HR Officer - SightsIn Plus

CEAT Limited Appoints Rahul Gama as SVP Human Resources

CEAT Limited, a leading tyre maker in India, has appointed Rahul Gama as Senior Vice President Hum...

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Jan 16, 2026

Latest news: CEAT Limited Appoints Rahul Gama as SVP Human Resources - SightsIn Plus

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Thoughtworks appoints Pradnya Kulkarni as Head of People, India

Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy, has appointed Pradnya Kulkarni as Head of People for its India business. The company announced her appointment while welcoming her into the leadership team, highlighting her deep expertise across people strategy, culture building, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and leadership development. In a statement, Thoughtworks said it is pleased to […]

Jan 15, 2026

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Amara Raja Group Appoints Siemens’ Dr Shilpa as Group CHRO

The Amara Raja Group has appointed Dr Shilpa Kabra Maheshwari as its Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). She succeeds Jaikrishna B, who is set to retire after more than two decades of distinguished service leading the group’s HR function. In her new role, Dr Maheshwari will lead the group’s HR strategy, focusing on future-ready […]

Jan 14, 2026

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CCL Products India Appoints Srinivas Atla as CHRO

CCL Products India, a producer of premium-quality coffee, has appointed Srinivas Atla as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In his new role, he will drive HR strategy, strengthen leadership pipelines, lead workforce transformation, and build organisational capability aligned with CCL Products India’s long-term business goals. Extensive Experience With nearly three decades of experience in […]

Jan 13, 2026

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SKF India Appoints Bhavna Panigrahi as CHRO, Automotive

SKF India Ltd has elevated Bhavna Panigrahi as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of SKF India, Automotive. In this role, she will oversee the entire gamut of Human Resources for SKF India Automotive. She will work closely with business leaders to support plans tied to growth and change. Sharing on LinkedIn, Bhavna thanked SKF India […]

Jan 9, 2026

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Kunvarji Group has Appointed Bhakti Rana as Group HR Head

Kunvarji Group, a diversified business conglomerate, has named Bhakti Rana as Group Head – Human Resources, effective December 2025. In this new role, she will lead people and HR work across all Kunvarji Group businesses. Bhakti will work on talent planning, organization growth, leadership development, and workplace culture to support the group’s long-term growth and […]

Jan 9, 2026

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Patil Group Names Janardhanan Narayanaswamy as Group CHRO

Patil Group, India’s leading railway track solutions provider, has appointed Janardhanan Narayanaswamy as its new Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In his new role, Janardhanan will lead people and culture efforts across all businesses. His focus will be on building strong teams, developing leaders, and creating a work culture that supports the group’s expansion […]

Jan 9, 2026

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Peloton Consulting Group Appoints Anupam Ajmani as Director, India HR Leader

Peloton Consulting Group, a Business Consulting and Services company, has appointed Anupam Ajmani as Director, India HR Leader. In this role, Ajmani will lead human resources and organization development in India. His focus will include HR strategy, workforce change, talent programs, organization structure, and culture. Extensive Experience Ajmani brings close to 20 years of experience […]

Jan 8, 2026

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Sekhmet Pharmaventures Appoints Jitendra Jalan as CHRO

PAG-led Sekhmet Pharmaventures has appointed Jitendra Jalan as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Alongside the CHRO appointment, Sekhmet has also named Sumit Kumar as Chief Commercial Officer, further reinforcing its leadership bench across commercial and people functions. In this new role, as CHRO, Jalan will lead the company’s global people strategy, focusing on leadership development, […]

Jan 7, 2026

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Runu Jain joins Magic EdTech as Chief Human Resources Officer

Magic EdTech, the New York–based digital learning firm, has appointed Runu Jain as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), strengthening its leadership team as the company accelerates global expansion and scales its AI-driven education solutions. The company said Runu will lead its global people strategy, overseeing talent development, organisational design, and culture across operations in […]

Jan 7, 2026

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Schneider Electric Appoints Niharika Mohan as Chief HR Officer

Schneider Electric has elevated Niharika Mohan as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for the Greater India Zone, effective January 1, 2026. In her new role, she will lead the People and Culture agenda across India, with a sharp focus on talent strategy, leadership development, inclusion, capability building, and performance excellence. Extensive Experience Niharika brings more […]

Jan 6, 2026

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Ather Energy Appoints Surabhi Loshali as Chief HR Officer

Ather Energy Limited, an electric two-wheeler manufacturer, appoints Surabhi Loshali as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Senior Management Personnel, effective 5 January 2026. In this new role, she will lead Ather Energy’s people strategy, strengthening organisational design, leadership capability, talent readiness and culture to support scalable growth in India’s fast-evolving EV ecosystem. Extensive […]

Jan 6, 2026

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Mars Snacking Names Sonali as Chief People & Org Officer, AMEA

Mars Snacking has appointed Sonali Roychowdhury as Chief People and Organisation Officer for Asia, Middle East, and Africa (AMEA), strengthening its people leadership as the business enters a new phase of integration and growth. Announcing the move on LinkedIn, Sonali described the role as a unique opportunity to bring together the iconic businesses of Kellanova […]

Jan 3, 2026