Mumbai: upGrad, a leading integrated learning and workforce development company, has appointed Amit Mehta as its Chief Human Resources Officer effective October 8. Amit will enhance upGrad’s global people strategy, focusing on organizational effectiveness, talent development, and performance management. His expertise will be crucial in fostering a culture of innovation and inclusion as the company enters its next growth phase.
Before this appointment, Amit had a successful tenure at Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), where he held various HR leadership roles.
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“upGrad’s new decade of growth demands a bold vision for talent development,” said Ronnie Screwvala, Co-founder and Chairperson of upGrad. “Amit’s appointment accelerates our strategic priorities – fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and collaboration. His leadership capabilities will support us in building a future-ready organization with leaders and teams that have a unified voice, shared commitment and high ownership for taking upGrad’s impact to the next level.”
Amit holds an MBA in HR from XLRI Jamshedpur and a B.Tech in Information Technology from VJTI Mumbai. Amit Mehta added, “The current industrial revolution is fueling an unprecedented demand for learning and skilling programs, making this an exciting time for me to join upGrad. It offers a unique platform to design and scale people’s practices in support of the growth strategy. I look forward to working with the team at upGrad and leverage my expertise to foster a progressive culture that drives engagement and innovation to make a positive difference to the learners in India and across the world.”
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