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Kyndryl confirms CHRO transition; Charbonnier retires,Paulek to take over

Kyndryl has announced a key leadership transition in its human resources function, marking the closure of a defining chapter in the company’s people journey. The company acknowledged the contributions of Maryjo Charbonnier, who leaves behind a strong legacy after playing a central role in shaping Kyndryl’s people strategy since its early days. During her time [...] The post Kyndryl confirms CHRO transition; Charbonnier retires,Paulek to take over appeared first on HR Katha .

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Atul Dhavle takes on CPO role at Sigachi Industries

Sigachi Industries, a global manufacturer of pharmaceutical excipients and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), has roped in Atul Dhavle for the role of chief people officer (CPO). He was earlier with Granules India as chief human resources officer (CHRO). An engineering graduate from Nagpur Univesity, Atul Dhavle went on to complete a Post Graduate Certificate in [...] The post Atul Dhavle takes on CPO role at Sigachi Industries appeared first on HR Katha .

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Bank manager rejects leave request; tells 'Put your mother in a medical or shelter home and come to the office'

A senior employee at a large Indian private bank resigned after her manager rejected her request for a few days of leave to care for her critically ill mother, telling her to “put your mother in a medical or shelter home and come to the office,” according to a post that has gone viral on Reddit. The woman, who sought time off after her mother reportedly became seriously ill due to incorrect medication, was given an ultimatum to either return to work or stay with her family. She chose to remain with her mother and later quit her job, despite having worked at the bank for several years. The incident, shared on the r/IndianWorkplace forum, triggered widespread outrage online, with many users calling it an example of toxic workplace culture in parts of India’s corporate sector. Manager told: Put your mother in a medical or shelter home and come to office. by u/Mr_Moulick in IndianWorkplace “Sadly some managers run bank branches like a proprietorship firm. Even though the bank themselves...

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Netflix elevates Shruti Nishchal to director, HRBP-ads, marketing & partnerships, APAC

Netflix has elevated Shruti Nishchal to director, HRBP-ads, marketing & partnerships, APAC. Nishchal has been associated with the global entertainment services company since June of 2020 when she joined as human resources business partner. Just over three years into that role she was promoted to senior senior manager, HRBP-product, legal & finance, APAC. This alumna [...] The post Netflix elevates Shruti Nishchal to director, HRBP-ads, marketing & partnerships, APAC appeared first on HR Katha .

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Jumbo Group gets Shathi Sharma as chief human resources officer

Shathi Sharma has joined Jumbo Group as chief human resources officer (CHRO). She was earlier vice president-human resources at Reliance Retail. Armed with an MBA in Human Resource Management, Shathi Sharma began her professional journey as an associate with GE, in February of 2002, based out of Gurgaon. Less than two years into this role [...] The post Jumbo Group gets Shathi Sharma as chief human resources officer appeared first on HR Katha .

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Awfis Space Solutions CFO Ravi Dugar resigns; says, 'I have decided to pursue better career opportunities'

Awfis Space Solutions Limited has announced a change in its finance leadership, with chief financial officer (CFO) Ravi Dugar set to step down early next month and the board approving the appointment of Sumit Rochlani as his successor. In a regulatory filing, the company said its board of directors, at a meeting held on January 05, 2026, accepted Dugar’s resignation from the position of Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel. Dugar will continue in service until February 02, 2026, after which he will be formally relieved. He has cited the decision to pursue other career opportunities. In his resignation letter addressed to the board, Dugar said, "After much reflection , I have decided to pursue better career opportunities & serving Awfis for over three years has been one of the most rewarding chapters of my professional journey. Together, we navigated various financial landscapes while strengthening governance frameworks and most notably, achieved the landmark mileston...

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Thyrocare Technologies appoints Rajdeep Panwar as its Chief Commercial Officer

Thyrocare Technologies Limited has appointed Rajdeep Panwar as its Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), strengthening the diagnostics company’s senior leadership as it looks to deepen customer engagement and scale operations across India. Panwar brings over two decades of experience in the healthcare and diagnostics sector, with a strong focus on commercial operations, multi-market expansion and large, multi-centre diagnostic management. Over his career, he has been involved in the launch and management of more than 200 diagnostic laboratories and has been part of the founding teams of two healthcare ventures. Before joining Thyrocare, Panwar served as Director at GHL Pharma & Diagnostics Ltd. (GHL–Medanta), where he played a key role in expanding Medanta Labs across North India. His earlier roles include leadership positions at Apollo Diagnostics, Johnson & Johnson and Dr. Lal PathLabs. Across these stints, he has worked on commercial strategy, business expansion, technical operations, ...

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SKF India appoints Bhavna Panigrahi as CHRO for automotive business

SKF India (Automotive) has appointed Bhavna Panigrahi as its new chief human resources officer, effective 1 January, 2026, reinforcing the company’s focus on building strong people capabilities to support long-term growth in its automotive business. In her new role, Panigrahi will lead SKF India’s people and organisational strategy, spanning talent management, HR operations, industrial relations, [...] The post SKF India appoints Bhavna Panigrahi as CHRO for automotive business appeared first on HR Katha .