Mahindra Holidays Appoints Ghanashyam Hegdekatte as CHRO
Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited (MHRIL) has appointed Ghanashyam Hegdekatte as its new Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO), effective October 14, 2025.
This strategic leadership move marks a new chapter in Ghanashyam’s longstanding career with the Mahindra Group, where he has spent over 14 years in various transformative HR roles.
His appointment reflects MHRIL’s commitment to building a future-ready, people-centric organization rooted in excellence, innovation, and inclusivity.
A Proven Track Record Across Mahindra Group
Prior to this role, Ghanashyam served as Head – Organization Effectiveness for Mahindra’s Automotive and Farm Sectors.
In this capacity, he led initiatives focused on integrated talent strategies, leadership development, and inclusion.
His work was instrumental in aligning HR practices with Mahindra’s broader transformation agenda, helping the group navigate evolving business needs while maintaining a strong cultural foundation.
Ghanashyam’s journey within the Mahindra Group includes several impactful leadership roles across HR Business Partnering and Centers of Expertise.
His contributions have spanned talent management, learning and development, organizational design, and employee engagement—making him a well-rounded HR leader with deep domain expertise.
Strategic Role at Mahindra Holidays
In his new role as CHRO at Mahindra Holidays, Ghanashyam will lead the company’s human capital strategy, focusing on building a high-performance culture that supports both employee and customer experience.
He will oversee key areas such as talent acquisition, leadership capability development, learning architecture, and diversity and inclusion.
His mandate includes strengthening the company’s leadership pipeline, enhancing employee engagement, and embedding agility into HR operations.
As Mahindra Holidays continues to expand its footprint in the hospitality sector, Ghanashyam’s leadership is expected to play a critical role in aligning people practices with business growth.
Leadership Philosophy and Educational Background
An alumnus of XLRI Jamshedpur, Ghanashyam is known for his strategic thinking and people-first approach.
He is a member of the Mahindra Group Management Cadre (GMC).
This leadership development program grooms high-potential talent for senior roles within the group.
His leadership philosophy centers on creating inclusive workplaces that foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
At Mahindra Holidays, he will work closely with senior management to align HR initiatives with business goals.
These efforts aim to support the company’s mission of delivering memorable holiday experiences through empowered and engaged teams.
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