Bharti Airtel names Amrita Padda as Chief People Officer
Bharti Airtel has appointed Amrita Padda as Chief People Officer to lead the company’s people strategy as the company transforms into a digital services provider according to a company announcement.Padda joins the company from October 1 this year and will report to Gopal VIttal, managing director and CEO, Bharti Airtel, the company said in a statement Wednesday.Commenting on the appointment Vittal said, ” I am confident that Amrita will add immense value to Airtel’s exciting journey, help build new capabilities and ensure the company continues to be a magnet for top talent from across the world.” According to the statement, Padda has work experience of over two decades with Hindustan Unilever, where she has handled the entire spectrum of Human Resources roles.”Most recently, she was the Chief People Officer for Unilever Marketplace, their newly set up global business unit to transform Distributive Trade,” the statement said.Padda takes over from Samit Deb who has decided to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities outside of Airtel, the telco said. “I would like to thank Samit for his contribution to Airtel and strengthening our People practices,” Vittal said on Deb’s departure from the company.
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