Exide Industries Ltd. has confirmed the appointment of Deepa Singh as Vice President & Head – HR & Admin, effective 1st August 2025. The announcement was shared exclusively with People Matters.
Singh has been part of Exide’s HR leadership team for the past two years, contributing to key organisational priorities through her strategic insights and people-centric approach.
In her new role, she will be responsible for leading the company’s overall HR strategy and administration, with a focus on talent development, employee engagement, organisational effectiveness, and culture-building.
Commenting on the appointment, Avik Roy, Managing Director & CEO, Exide Industries Ltd., said: “Deepa’s vision, proven track record and insightful experience will further strengthen our people management, industrial relations and other key areas, driving cross-functional efficiencies in the Company.”
Singh brings over 18 years of experience across diverse HR functions, with previous roles at Raymond Ltd., Jet Airways, Reliance Industries Ltd., and Lohia Corp. Her professional expertise spans industrial relations, HR strategy, and centres of excellence (CoEs), with experience across both manufacturing and service-based industries.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics (Hons.) and a Master’s in Human Resource Management.
With this appointment, Exide Industries strengthens its focus on aligning people practices with evolving business priorities.