Brings three decades of HR leadership experience across diverse sectors
Hyderabad, January 13, 2026: The $2 Bn Amara Raja Group today announced the appointment of Dr. Shilpa Kabra Maheshwari as its Group CHRO (Chief Human Resources Officer). Shilpa takes over the reins from Jaikrishna B who is superannuating after over two decades of leading the HR function at the group. In her new role, Shilpa will spearhead the Group HR function, driving strategic people initiatives and strengthening the organization’s values-driven culture.
With close to 30 years of experience in HR leadership, Shilpa has worked across Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy, Technology, Hospitality, Financial Services, and Shared Services; she moves to Amara Raja from Siemens Limited, where she served as EVP and Country Head (People & Organisation) and Diversity Officer.
Commenting on the appointment, Vikramadithya Gourineni, Executive Director, said, “We are recognised globally for our employee centricity and strong focus on culture – Shilpa’s experience in steering HR strategies for large global organizations will be instrumental in shaping our future as we look at new businesses and geographies.”
Sharing her excitement, Shilpa Kabra Maheshwari, Group CHRO said, “I am thrilled to join Amara Raja Group. The organization’s commitment to innovation and its strong people-centric values resonate deeply with me. I look forward to partnering with the people and the leadership team to build agile, future-ready HR practices that empower our people and accelerate the Group’s transformative journey.”
Shilpa is an Economics (Hons) graduate with a MBA and holds a Ph.D. in Leadership Development. She is an author, certified coach and trainer.
Founded by Dr Ramachandra N Galla, The Amara Raja Group is a leading conglomerate with revenues exceeding $2 billion through highly engaged customers across the globe. The group has
diverse businesses ranging from Automotive, EV & Industrial Batteries to Infrastructure, Electronics, Auto Components and Food Processing. Amara Raja exports its products to over 65 countries around the world and has 21,000 employees.
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