HR Movement: 19 Jan, 2024

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KPIT’s dynamic duo: Rajesh Kumar Singh  promoted to SVP, Shashwat Mitra leads HR 

With rich HR experience, Singh and Mitra are taking charge at KPIT Technologies. They'll guide the company to new heights using their expertise. KPIT Technologies has promoted Rajesh Kumar Singh to the position of senior vice president, while Shashwat Mitra has been appointed as the new HR functional head, effective immediately. Mitra, who joined KPIT in July 2022 as head of human resources, moved on last year to the position of global head of human resources. With extensive experience in HR strategy, cultural transformation, leadership, talent management, development, compensation, and HR analytics across various regions, Mitra previously led HR for India and Asia, overseeing key strategic HR initiatives. He played a crucial role in developing a managerial pipeline in the delivery sector.

 

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Piramal Pharma appoints Puneet Rajput as CHRO

Rajput has more than two decades of experience in human resources. She has worked in different industries such as pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, life sciences and consulting. Puneet Rajput is now part of Piramal Pharma as the chief human resources officer (CHRO). Rajput is a seasoned HR leader with a wealth of experience in pharma, telecom, life sciences and consulting. She has worked in different cultures and brings expertise in various areas such as transforming businesses, developing leaders, building company culture, enhancing skills, managing talent, planning for the future, integrating mergers and acquisitions and coaching executives. Rajput happily shared in his LinkedIn post about landing a new job. She also explained his new role as the CHRO.

 

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Kaya gets Amrita Chowdhury as VP & head-HR

Prior to joining Kaya, Chowdhury was associated with Sapphire Foods as its GM & brand HR head for KFC and Pizza Hut. Kaya, an Indian multinational skincare, haircare, and bodycare treatment provider, has appointed Amrita Chowdhury as its new vice president and head-human resources, effective 15 January, 2024. Backed by 16 years of experience in human resources, Chowdhury brings with her a diverse background in QSR, pharma, biotech, and brand consulting industries. Prior to joining Kaya, Chowdhury was associated with Sapphire Foods as its GM & brand HR head for KFC and Pizza Hut. She joined the company in the year 2018 and spent close to six years with the company spearheading company’s cultural transformation and leadership development.