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Mr. Kartik Narayan Appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Apna

We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Kartik Narayan as the new CEO of Apna. With over 20 years of leadership experience across technology, staffing, and enterprise sectors, Kartik is set to drive Apna’s mission of empowering India’s workforce through innovative and scalable digital solutions.

Dr. Sharvil Patel Appointed as President of the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA). With nearly two decades of leadership at Zydus and Cadila Healthcare, Dr. Patel has been a driving force behind innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth in the pharmaceutical sector.

Ms. Richa Kale Appointed Director of HR, Global Functions at Egon Zehnder , a leading global executive search and leadership advisory firm, as Director of HR, Global Functions. She will lead the strategic people agenda for the firm’s global technology teams, while enhancing operations through advisory support and data-driven insights.

With over 20 years of experience across ITES, technology, manufacturing, engineering, financial services, consulting, and global capability centers, Richa brings deep expertise in talent development, succession planning, leadership programs, and total rewards.

Ms. Madhuri Mehta Appointed Chief Human Resources Officer at Hero MotoCorp, bringing over 23 years of experience across leading organizations, including Emaar India, Dalmia Bharat Group, and Bharti Airtel. She brings deep expertise in talent strategy, organizational culture, and large-scale HR transformations. At Hero MotoCorp, Madhuri will drive a future-ready workforce, strengthen people practices, and align HR initiatives with the company’s innovation-led growth.

Mr. Navin Patel Joins AtkinsRéalis as Director - Global Talent Acquisition Shared Services. He will drive strategies to strengthen recruitment operations and workforce planning across regions.

With over two decades of experience, Navin has worked with leading organizations such as Affine, Mindtree, Brillio, Accenture, First Advantage, and Puravankara Limited. He has successfully delivered scalable hiring solutions across India, the US, APAC, EU, and the UK, establishing himself as a trusted HR leader.

Ms. Priya Nair Takes Charge as CEO and Managing Director of Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) , has made an impactful start by directly passing on GST benefits to consumers. From September 22, popular products including Dove, Horlicks, Kissan Jam, and Lifebuoy will see significant price reductions, highlighting her focus on affordability and customer-first strategies.

Mr. Debraj Sinha joins as Managing Partner & Co-CEO at Retained Search and Talent Advisory at the newly formed subsidiary of Native.

Debraj brings extensive leadership experience from organizations like Salto Dee Fe, Magma Fincorp, Max Bupa Health Insurance, Axis Max Life Insurance, and Hewitt Associates.

Mr. Bharat Chander U. on being appointed as HR Business Partner at Intelloger

A strategic HR leader with 18+ years of experience, Bharat has driven transformative initiatives across HR Business Partnering, Talent Management, Organizational Development, and HR Operations for both global and India-based teams.

Mr. Manish Garg on being appointed as President (SBS & DSB Unit) at Sharp Business Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Garg brings over two decades of leadership experience across technology, customer success, and enterprise solutions. Before joining SHARP India, he served as Head of Customer Success (Global Services & Solutions) for the Greater India Market at HP, where he was responsible for driving revenue growth, enhancing gross margins, and transforming customer experience.

Ms. Garima Garg has been appointed as the Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Uno Minda.

With her extensive experience in people strategy and organizational transformation, she will play a pivotal role in strengthening Uno Minda’s culture, nurturing talent, and driving the next phase of its growth journey.

Mr. Veerendra Vainsla has joined Jindal Power Limited as the Head of Human Resources, bringing with him 17 years of rich experience across the automotive and heavy engineering sectors.

His expertise spans employee relations, performance management, HR operations, compliance, training, and HRMS implementation, along with exposure to quality systems, EHS, and plant operations for both Greenfield and Brownfield projects.

Mr. Harsh Chitale steps in as the new Chief Executive Officer of Hero MotoCorp, effective immediately.

With over three decades of leadership across B2B and B2C sectors, he brings extensive expertise in industrial automation, lighting, IT services, and digital transformation. The company also confirmed that Vikram Kasbekar, who had been serving as Acting CEO, will continue on the board as Executive Director & Chief Technology Officer.

Ms. Shilpi Singh has been appointed as the Head of People at Kenvue India.

In her new role, she will be a part of both the India leadership team and the Asia Pacific HR leadership team, where she will play a pivotal role in strengthening Kenvue’s people strategy across markets.

We are delighted to share that Mr. Krishna Negi has joined HR SUCCESS TALK® as Vice President – Industry Academia Collaboration.

As a Partner of HR SUCCESS TALK® and also the Vice President & Business Head – Industry Academia Collaboration, Mr. Negi is committed to bridging the gap between academia and industry to build a future-ready workforce.

Mr. Varun Kapoor has stepped into the role of Senior Vice President at ANAROCK Property Consultants, taking charge as Business Head for the South Mumbai Mandates vertical.

Mr. Abhishek Singh joins DocOnline Health as Head of Talent Acquisition.

With over a decade of experience in HR leadership and strategic talent acquisition, he has been instrumental in building scalable recruitment frameworks, enhancing employee engagement, and driving impactful talent retention strategies across fast-growing organizations.

Mr. Dilip Pattanayak has joined RP Sanjiv Goenka Group as President – Group HR.

He brings with him nearly three decades of HR leadership experience across diverse sectors. Prior to this, he served as President & Group CHRO at JSW for over five years and held senior roles at Reliance Industries Limited, including Sr. Executive Vice President & Head – HR Manufacturing and VP & Head – HR Manufacturing Cluster.

Mr. Pawan Kumar has been appointed as General Manager - HR at Awfis Space Solutions Limited!

With his extensive expertise in human resources and proven leadership capabilities, Pawan will play a pivotal role in driving our people-first culture and supporting our continued growth journey.

Dr. Kiranpreett Kaur has stepped into her new role as Chief of People at CPM India !

Dr. Kaur brings her extensive expertise in people leadership and organizational development to drive CPM India's human capital strategy and foster an incredible workplace culture.

Ms. Preemita Singh has been appointed as President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Havells India Ltd.

She previously served as Executive Vice President and CHRO, where she played a key role in driving the company’s people strategy and strengthening its position as an employer of choice.

Mr. Sudeep Dey has been appointed as Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Aster DM Healthcare, India.

With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, he brings deep expertise in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT strategy. In his new role, Dey will lead technology initiatives aimed at unifying patient experiences, driving clinical innovation through big data, and enhancing the organization’s security posture.

Mr. Subhankar Sen has been appointed as the new Director (Marketing) at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL),

Marking a significant leadership milestone in the company’s pursuit of sustainable growth. With nearly four decades of experience at BPCL, he brings deep expertise in retail strategy, business development, brand management, and energy transition.

Mr. Sachin Chaudhary has been appointed as Head of Corporate Communications at ASK Automotive Limited.

A seasoned communications leader, Sachin brings over 14 years of experience in strategic communications and brand management across leading organizations like Jakson Group, Alstone Group, and Padmini VNA Mechatronics.

We’re pleased to share that Ms. Rucchika Garg has been appointed as Assistant Vice President – Leading HR, Admin & IT at SHARP India.

With a proven track record in driving people strategies, operational excellence, and digital transformation, Rucchika brings a dynamic leadership approach that aligns people, processes, and technology.

Ms. Deepa Singh Appointed as Vice President – HR & Head of Administration, Exide Industries Limited.

Over the past two years, she has been instrumental in driving strategic HR initiatives, combining leadership depth with operational excellence.

We’re pleased to share that Mr. Deepan Mukherjee has taken on a new role as the Head of Capability Enhancement at HORIBA India, effective 21st July 2025.

With a strong background in building talent development strategies and driving capability transformation, Deepan’s appointment marks an exciting chapter for HORIBA India’s growth journey.

Gautam Bhattacharya Joins KPMG India as Partner & Head of Technology Consulting

KPMG India has appointed Gautam Bhattacharya as Partner and Head of its Technology Consulting practice.

We’re pleased to share that Mr. Sandeep Bist has been elevated as the Head – Group Talent Acquisition at Spark Minda , effective 1st August 2025.

HCLTech has re-appointed Vijayakumar C as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for a new term starting September 1, 2025, through March 31, 2030, subject to shareholder approval and retirement by rotation.

Vijayakumar has served as CEO since October 2016, leading the company through a period of sustained global expansion and digital transformation.

Persistent Systems appoints Rajiv Naithani as its new Chief People Officer.

Currently serving as Senior Vice President – HR & Organisational Development, Rajiv brings a wealth of experience in HR strategy, leadership development, and cultural transformation, with an impressive track record across organizations such as Infogain, Dassault Systèmes, GlobalLogic, and HCLTech.

Mr. Suyash Singh has joined Ferns N Petals as Assistant General Manager – Talent Acquisition.

In his new role, he will lead hiring strategy, talent attraction, and team-building efforts aligned with the brand’s expansion goals.

Ms. Amisha Jain has been appointed as the Managing Director & CEO of Arvind Fashions Limited,!

She brings with her a stellar track record of leadership across global markets and consumer-focused brands.

Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla , Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group , has been appointed to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF).

His appointment reflects global recognition of his visionary leadership and commitment to strengthening US-India economic ties.

Manish Kainth joins Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. as CHRO!

We’re pleased to share that Manish Kainth has been appointed as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Ancy Nimsha Sreenivasan has been appointed as the Head of People & Culture, APAC at Zywave, a leading provider of cloud-based insurance technology solutions.

In this strategic role, Ancy will drive the development of Zywave’s HR infrastructure in India, aligning regional initiatives with global priorities while fostering a high-performance, people-first culture across the APAC region.

Arnav Sharma has assumed the role of Chief of Staff to the CEO & MD at Tech Mahindra, bringing over 10 years of experience in strategic marketing and leadership. Having previously served as Global Head of Strategic Marketing Programs, Brand Marketing, and CEO Communications at Tech Mahindra.

Shivam Chhabra has been appointed as Vice President – Human Resources at Mrproptek, Shivam will play a key role in driving the company’s mission to build a future-ready workforce.

VENKA REDDY joins QualiZeal as Chief People Officer
With 25+ years of experience, Reddy will lead global HR operations, focusing on building a future-ready workforce, strengthening leadership, and scaling to 3,500+ employees by 2028. His vision aligns with our commitment to creating a high-performing, people-first culture that fuels sustainable growth.

Ketan Somani joins Bounteous as President – Strategic Industries and Regional CEO for EMEA & APAC – a premier digital transformation consultancy. In his new role, Ketan will drive strategic growth across key sectors, including Financial Services, Media & Telecom, and others, while advancing Bounteous’ operations across EMEA and APAC.

Rohit Suri has been appointed Chief Human Resources Officer at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited. With over 25 years of HR leadership experience at organizations like Netflix, Paytm, GroupM, Turner, and dentsu International, Rohit brings a wealth of expertise in talent strategy, M&A integration, and culture transformation.

Shamita Mukherjee has joined Firstsource Solutions as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective 5 May 2025. With over 30 years of experience in HR, entrepreneurship, and consulting—including a global leadership role at Infosys BPM—Shamita brings deep expertise in talent strategy, organisational design, and people transformation.

Anshul Kaushesh has joined Ness Digital Engineering as Vice President and Global Head of Marketing. With over 20 years of global experience in strategic marketing, brand development, and growth strategy in the tech sector, she will now lead global marketing initiatives focused on brand building and demand generation aligned with business goals.

Sonia Ahlawat has been appointed Managing Director at PwC India. Sonia Ahlawat brings nearly 20 years of experience in people strategy, transformation, and leadership across global organizations.

Ajay Agarwal has joined Minda Corporation Limited as President – Finance & Strategy, marking a strategic step in the company’s focus on corporate planning, M&A, and financial leadership. With 24+ years of experience across the Vedanta Group, KPMG, and PwC, Ajay brings deep expertise in finance, strategy, and capital markets.

We’re pleased to share that Riddhima Bajaj has joined Micromatic Grinding Technologies Pvt. Ltd. as Chief Human Resources Officer . With over 15 years of multi-sector HR leadership, Riddhima will lead people strategy and transformation during this critical growth phase.

We’re pleased to share that Anukulya Panda has been elevated to Vice President – Human Resources at Berkadia Commercial Mortgage India. With over 18 years of HR leadership experience—including roles at Cigniti Technologies and Cyient Limited—and credentials from XLRI Jamshedpur and IIM Calcutta, she brings deep expertise in driving people-centric transformation.

We are excited to announce that Lakshmi S has joined Apollo Sindoori Hotels Limited as Chief Human Resources Officer. With nearly 20 years of HR leadership across diverse sectors, including Quess Corp Limited and Provyze, Lakshmi will lead people strategy and drive operational effectiveness during this key phase of transformation in the hospitality industry.

Sachin Salian takes charge as the new Chief Marketing Officer at Aurionpro Solutions. With over 20 years of experience in strategic marketing and digital transformation, Sachin will lead the company’s global marketing strategy, branding, communications, and go-to-market initiatives.

We’re excited to announce that Vishruti Arora has been promoted to Chief Human Resources Officer at Unifocus. In her new role, Vishruti leads the global HR agenda, focusing on organizational development, culture, and talent strategy across the US, APAC, and EMEA regions.

Excited to share that Vaishnavi Shukla has joined Tata Communications as Vice President – Human Resources! With 17+ years of HR leadership across telecom, manufacturing, and technology, Vaishnavi brings deep expertise in driving talent transformation and aligning people strategy with business goals.

Vaibhav Srivastava has been appointed as the Country HR Head at ABB India, while continuing in his global role as HR Business Partner for ABB’s Motion business. With over 17 years at ABB, Vaibhav has played pivotal roles, including Global HRBP for Operation Centres and Common Functions in the Process Automation division.