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Updated on: Feb 2026
Ashok Leyland Appoints Jasmeet Bhatia as President & Head – HR
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Ashok Leyland Appoints Jasmeet Bhatia as President & Head – HR

Ashok Leyland Limited has announced the appointment of Jasmeet Bhatia as President & Head – HR, effective January 27, 2026. Jasmeet Bhatia replaces Raja Radhakrishnan, who has been serving as President & Head HR. Radhakrishnan will take on a new role handling Special Projects for Ashok Leyland and the wider Hinduja Group, continuing his involvement […]

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Greenply Industries Appoints Nagendra Acharya as Group CHRO
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Greenply Industries Appoints Nagendra Acharya as Group CHRO

Nagendra Acharya has been elevated to Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Greenply Industries Limited. In this role, Nagendra will lead the company’s HR strategy across all divisions, managing talent, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and company culture—key areas that support Greenply’s long-term growth and sustainability goals. Extensive Experience He brings two decades of HR […]

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PI Industries appoints Kamali Rajesh as global chief people officer
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PI Industries appoints Kamali Rajesh as global chief people officer

PI Industries Ltd, one of India’s leading Agriscience and Fine Chemical companies, has appointed Kamali Rajesh as its Global Chief People Officer, effective January 2026. In this role, she will lead the company’s global people and culture efforts, build a strong leadership pipeline, and align HR strategies with PI Industries’ long-term growth and innovation goals. With […]

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Vertis Infrastructure Trust Appoints Jonathan D’Souza as CHRO
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Vertis Infrastructure Trust Appoints Jonathan D’Souza as CHRO

Vertis Infrastructure Trust (Previously Highways Infrastructure Trust) appoints Jonathan D’Souza as Chief Human Resources Officer. His appointment takes effect in January 2026. Based in Mumbai, D’Souza will oversee people and culture efforts as the Trust works to strengthen its base, expand operations, and build skills needed for the future across its infrastructure assets. In this […]

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Garware Fulflex Group appoints Deo Kumar Pandey as VP & Global CHRO
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Garware Fulflex Group appoints Deo Kumar Pandey as VP & Global CHRO

Garware Fulflex Group has announced the appointment of Deo Kumar Pandey as Vice President and Global Chief Human Resources Officer. In this new role, he will work closely with global leaders and teams to guide the group’s people strategy, build a strong people-first culture, and support steady, long-term business growth across markets. Extensive Experience Deo […]

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Subrat Chakravarty joins DS Group as CHRO & Head- Business Excellence
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Subrat Chakravarty joins DS Group as CHRO & Head- Business Excellence

DS Group, an Indian conglomerate with operations across FMCG, hospitality, packaging, and other sectors, has appointed Subrat Chakravarty as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Head of Business Excellence. In this role, he will oversee people strategy, organization development, leadership building, and business excellence efforts to support the Group’s long-term growth plans. Extensive Experience […]

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Duroflex Group Appoints Arkadeb Chakraborty as Chief HR Officer
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Duroflex Group Appoints Arkadeb Chakraborty as Chief HR Officer

Duroflex Group, a sleep solutions brand, has appointed Arkadeb Chakraborty as Chief Human Resources Officer. In this role, he will oversee all human resources functions, including leadership development, people plans, and company-wide change as the company moves into its next phase of growth. Commenting on the appointment, Sridhar Balakrishnan, CEO of Duroflex Group, said Arkadeb […]

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CEAT Limited Appoints Rahul Gama as SVP – Human Resources
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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 – Human Resources, effective January 15, 2026. In this role, he will lead the company’s people plans, leadership programs, workforce planning, and talent efforts. His focus will be to support business goals and long-term growth. Extensive Experience Rahul Gama brings […]

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Thoughtworks appoints Pradnya Kulkarni as Head of People, India
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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 […]

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Amara Raja Group Appoints Siemens’ Dr Shilpa as Group CHRO
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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 […]

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CCL Products India Appoints Srinivas Atla as CHRO
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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 […]

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SKF India Appoints Bhavna Panigrahi as CHRO, Automotive
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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 […]

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