Varroc Engineering Limited has announced the appointment of Avijit Roy as Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective April 10, 2026. In his new role, Mr Roy will report to Arjun Jain, Whole Time Director and CEO – Business I, and will lead the company’s global human resources strategy.
The appointment comes at a time when Varroc is advancing its transformation journey across key markets. Roy will be responsible for shaping a people-focused agenda aligned with the company’s long-term growth plans, with a focus on building organizational capability, fostering a high-performance culture, and driving talent transformation in a rapidly evolving mobility landscape.
He takes over from Kavita Kulkarni, who has served as Group CHRO for the past seven years. During her tenure, Ms Kulkarni played a central role in strengthening Varroc’s talent framework, leadership development initiatives, and workforce planning strategies. The company acknowledged her contributions in building a resilient and future-ready organization.
Commenting on the appointment, Arjun Jain said that Varroc’s growth ambitions are closely tied to its people strategy. He noted that Mr Roy brings a proven track record in aligning talent initiatives with business objectives and building agile organizations capable of adapting to changing industry dynamics.
Avijit Roy expressed enthusiasm about joining the company during a significant phase of its growth. He highlighted the opportunity to create a future-ready organization where human capabilities and emerging technologies work together to drive innovation and long-term value.
Mr Roy brings over 27 years of experience across the automotive and manufacturing sectors, having held senior HR leadership roles in global organizations. Prior to joining Varroc, he served as Senior Vice President – Global Human Resources at the Aditya Birla Group, where he led large-scale people transformation initiatives across multiple geographies. His experience also includes leadership roles across Asia and India, where he managed regional HR strategies, supported business expansion efforts, and handled complex workforce and industrial relations environments.
Varroc Engineering Limited is a global tier-1 automotive supplier with a presence across multiple international markets. The company continues to focus on building a future-ready workforce to support innovation and growth in the evolving mobility ecosystem.
