Tag: HR Leadership

  • Kapture CX names Devika Rajeev as HR head to power growth & culture

    Kapture CX names Devika Rajeev as HR head to power growth & culture

    MUMBAI: The gen AI-powered customer experience platform has appointed Devika Rajeev as its new head of HR, bringing in a wealth of experience to supercharge its workforce and fuel its ambitious growth plans.

    With 13 years of HR mastery under her belt, Devika isn’t just any hire—she’s a force to be reckoned with. From scaling teams at rocket-speed to crafting high-impact people strategies, she has done it all. At Sattva Consulting, she was the mastermind behind tripling the organisation’s headcount while implementing game-changing HR initiatives. Before that, she sharpened her expertise at Wipro, Heidrick & Struggles, and Ola, managing diverse teams and shaping people-first cultures.

    An alumna of XLRI Jamshedpur, Devika holds a postgraduate diploma in personnel management & industrial relations and a B.A. (Hons) in mathematics from Delhi University. Now, at Kapture CX, she steps into a crucial role—one that requires equal parts strategy, agility, and a knack for making workplaces thrive.

    In her new role, Devika will lead strategic HR initiatives, talent acquisition, and retention while strengthening employee engagement. Her mission? To build a dynamic and inclusive work environment that aligns with Kapture CX’s rapid expansion. With her leadership, expect a culture that champions collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth.

    Kapture CX CEO & co-founder Sheshgiri Kamath welcomed her aboard with enthusiasm, “At Kapture, we believe that people are at the heart of everything we do. Devika’s extensive experience in HR leadership, combined with her ability to drive strategic talent initiatives, makes her a valuable addition to our team. We look forward to her contributions in building a strong, people-first culture as we continue our growth journey.”

    Devika, equally excited about the challenge ahead, shared her thoughts, “I am thrilled to join Kapture CX at such an exciting phase of its journey. The company’s commitment to innovation and customer-centricity is truly inspiring, and I look forward to strengthening our HR strategies to nurture talent, foster a high-performance culture, and support the organisation’s ambitious goals.”

    With Kapture CX continuing its march towards redefining customer experience, Devika’s appointment marks a strategic shift in how the company plans to invest in its people.

     

  • Hinduja Group appoints Amit Chincholikar as group president – HR

    Hinduja Group appoints Amit Chincholikar as group president – HR

    MUMBAI: The Hinduja Group has announced the appointment of Amit Chincholikar as its group president – human resources, effective 2 January 2025. He succeeds Amanppreet Singh Bhatia, who successfully led the HR function for five years before moving on.

    With over three decades of experience in human resources, Chincholikar is set to lead the Hinduja Group’s HR strategy, leadership development, and transformation initiatives. His illustrious career spans diverse industries and geographies, including India, the United States, and Singapore.

    In addition to his HR acumen, Chincholikar has successfully led functions such as sustainability, environmental, social, and governance (ESG), corporate communications, and business excellence in previous roles.

    Before joining the Hinduja Group, Chincholikar served as the global chief human resources officer at Yokohama Off-Highway Tires (OHT). His career highlights include significant contributions at Tata Consumer Products, Tata Sons Limited, Aditya Birla Group (ABG), and Mercer Human Resource Consulting.

    Chincholikar’s ability to design and execute transformative HR practices has positioned him as a sought-after leader in the field.

    Amit Chincholikar holds a Master’s degree from the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management and a Bachelor’s degree in science, specialising in statistics and operations research, from Bombay University.

    The Hinduja Group expressed confidence in Chincholikar’s ability to drive its HR vision forward. His leadership is expected to strengthen the group’s focus on employee engagement, sustainability, and business excellence, aligning with its mission to foster growth and innovation across its global operations.