Varroc Appoints Avijit Roy as Group Chief Human Resources Officer

Varroc Engineering Limited, a leading global tier-1 automotive supplier, today announced the appointment of Avijit Roy as Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and reporting to Arjun Jain, Whole Time Director & CEO - Business I, effective 10th April 2026.

In this role, Avijit will spearhead Varroc's group human resources strategy, driving a people-first, future-ready agenda aligned with the company's growth ambitions across India and key international markets. He will focus on strengthening organizational capability, enabling a high-performance culture, and accelerating talent transformation in an increasingly digital, technology-led mobility ecosystem.

Avijit succeeds Kavita Kulkarni, who has served as Group Chief Human Resources Officer for the past seven years. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in shaping Varroc's people strategy, leading key initiatives across talent development, leadership building, and future-ready workforce planning. Her contributions have been instrumental in strengthening Varroc's organizational resilience and building a robust global talent pipeline. The company extends its sincere appreciation for her leadership and lasting impact on Varroc's transformation journey.

Commenting on the appointment, Arjun Jain, CEO - Whole Time Director & CEOBusiness I, Varroc, said, "At Varroc, our people drive our ambition to deliver products that enable a world class safer, smarter, and more sustainable mobility ecosystem. Avijit comes onboard with demonstrated ability to build agile, future-ready organizations and align talent strategy with business priorities in varied environments. As we drive the next phase of growth, his leadership will ensure our growth is sustainable from a people perspective. We also extend our sincere appreciation to Kavita for her invaluable contribution to helping us evolve into an agile, people first organization."

Speaking on his appointment, Avijit Roy said, "I am excited to join Varroc at a defining moment in its transformation led growth journey. The company has a strong legacy and a clear vision for the future. The opportunity to build a future-ready organization, where human insight and evolving technologies work in synergy, is both inspiring and meaningful. I look forward to nurturing a culture that empowers people, drives performance, and creates sustainable long-term value."

Avijit brings over 27 years of rich experience across the automotive and manufacturing ecosystem, having held senior HR leadership roles with leading global organizations. Most recently, at the Aditya Birla Group, he served as Senior Vice President - Global Human Resources, where he led the large-scale people strategy and transformation for a multibillion-dollar business spanning 14 countries and 19 locations bringing a distinctive blend of global perspective and strategic depth to Varroc.

Prior to this, he held key leadership roles across Asia and India, including Regional HR Head- Asia, where he drove transformative people initiatives across diverse markets, supported business expansion including China market entry, and led large-scale workforce and industrial relations strategies in complex manufacturing environments.

This leadership transition reinforces Varroc's commitment to invest in its people and culture as a core driver of long-term success, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and global competitiveness.

Shares of Varroc Engineering Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 500.40 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 474.10. The total number of shares traded during the day was 8129 in over 660 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 513.95 and intraday low of 486.40. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 4088805.00.

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