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. Her experience spans real estate, infrastructure, and manufacturing, with prior roles at Pioneer Property Zone Services, Anarock, JLL India, and more.
Congratulations, Riddhima, on this exciting new chapter!
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.
Her journey reflects Berkadia’s strong focus on leadership development and HR excellence.
Congratulations, Anukulya!
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.
Wishing Lakshmi success in this new role!
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.
Wishing him success in this exciting new chapter!
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.
With early three years as Vice President – People & Culture at Unifocus and extensive experience at REA India, Vestergaard, PropTiger.com, CNH Industrial, and NIIT Limited, she brings deep expertise in talent acquisition, leadership development, and employee engagement.
Congratulations to Vishruti on this well-deserved elevation!
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.
Her appointment reflects Tata Communications’ commitment to building a future-ready workforce and strengthening organizational culture.
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. He also brings prior experience from Mahindra & Mahindra.
His dual role highlights ABB’s commitment to integrating regional and global HR leadership, enabling people-first strategies and talent development across India.
Wishing him continued success in this expanded leadership journey!
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. At Minda Corporation, he will lead strategic growth initiatives, investor relations, and financial planning efforts.
Wishing him continued success in this expanded leadership journey!
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. She will now focus on enhancing people effectiveness within PwC’s Deals Strategy practice.
Prior to PwC, Sonia served as Director at Deloitte, where she led key HR transformation programs. Her diverse career spans leadership roles at Middle East Internet Group, CMGRP India, Quest Diagnostics, and InterGlobe Enterprises.
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.
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.
he will oversee strategic HR initiatives aligned with long-term business priorities, reporting directly to CEO Punit Goenka.
He most recently led India talent strategy at Netflix and is known for driving data-driven HR transformation, leadership development, and culture change. His work has been recognized by Harvard Business Review and IMD Business School.
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.
At Firstsource, she will lead strategic HR initiatives aligned with the company’s UnBPO™ vision, focusing on employee enablement, future-ready skills, and a culture of innovation and adaptability.
As Firstsource strengthens its position in the BPM space, Shamita’s leadership will be key to shaping a people-first, growth-driven workforce.
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. He will also lead the firm’s AI-led innovation initiatives, accelerating the adoption of scalable, intelligent solutions that enhance agility and efficiency.
Ketan’s appointment underscores his strategic vision and his unwavering commitment to building resilient, tech-enabled organizations across multiple geographies.
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.
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.
Shivam joins CEO Mr. K.S. Bhatia and CPO Aagman Bhatia in leading Mrproptek’s global expansion across India and Dubai. This strategic move aligns with the company’s commitment to innovation, agility, and a people-first approach.
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.
With senior roles at Tata Consultancy Services, Dell Technologies, and Wipro, Arnav has helped shape business transformation strategies, drive branding initiatives, and enhance communication efforts.