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Kotak Mahindra Bank: Anupam Kaura joins Kotak Mahindra Bank as CHRO

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Bengaluru: Kotak Mahindra Bank has appointed Anupam Kaura as chief human resources officer (CHRO) to spearhead its organisational transformation.

Kaura joins Kotak from Crisil, London, where he was global CHRO.

In the past year, Kotak has made global hires for key business priorities such as technology, customer experience, and product.

Kaura brings with him over 25 years of experience in leadership roles across Indian and global banking and finance companies. He has an extensive background in strategic HR leadership, business partnering, compensation and benefits management, boards, and HR consulting. He specialises in driving change agendas and transformative initiatives in large organisations, the company said in a statement.

“We believe his rich experience in leading large transformative initiatives align with Kotak’s vision to be a tech-enabled, customer centric financial institution for the future,” said Shanti Ekambaram, whole time director at Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Kaura said, “The Indian banking and finance sector is at an inflexion point of opportunities and growth and I am excited to partner with one of the most reputed and trusted brands that is transforming itself with technology, customer-centricity and talent at its core.”At Crisil, he played a pivotal role in the rejuvenation and enhancement of the teams within the organisation, equipping them with the necessary skills to adapt to technological and digital disruptions. Additionally, he took on a leadership position in the acquisition of a fintech startup, overseeing the acquisitions and integration processes for companies based in India, the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.Prior to Crisil, Kauna has held key HR roles in reputed organisations such as IDFC Bank, Citi, AXA, and PwC, managing diverse functions and leading significant initiatives.

He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Delhi University and a master’s degree in personnel management & industrial relations from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).

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