Amara Raja Group appoints Dr Shilpa Kabra Maheshwari as Group CHRO

The Amara Raja Group, a diversified conglomerate with revenues exceeding $2 billion, has announced the appointment of Dr Shilpa Kabra Maheshwari as its new Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Dr Maheshwari succeeds Jaikrishna B, who is retiring after more than two decades at the helm of the group’s HR function.

Dr Maheshwari brings nearly 30 years of experience in HR leadership across manufacturing, automotive, energy, technology, hospitality, financial services, and shared services. She joins Amara Raja from Siemens, where she served as Executive Vice President and Country Head for People and Organisation, as well as Diversity Officer.

In her new role, Dr Maheshwari will lead the HR function for the group, focusing on strategic people initiatives and reinforcing Amara Raja’s values-driven culture. 

Executive Director Vikramadithya Gourineni welcomed the appointment, saying, “We are recognised globally for our employee centricity and strong focus on culture. Shilpa’s experience in steering HR strategies for large global organisations will be instrumental in shaping our future as we explore new businesses and geographies.”

Expressing her enthusiasm, Dr Maheshwari said, “I am thrilled to join Amara Raja Group. The organisation’s commitment to innovation and its strong people-centric values resonate deeply with me. I look forward to working with our people and leadership team to build agile, future-ready HR practices that empower our employees and accelerate the group’s transformative journey.”

Dr Maheshwari holds an honours degree in Economics, an MBA, and a PhD in Leadership Development. She is also an author, certified coach, and trainer.

Founded by Dr Ramachandra N Galla, the Amara Raja Group operates across diverse businesses, including automotive, EV and industrial batteries, infrastructure, electronics, auto components, and food processing. The group has a global customer base and continues to drive growth through innovation and a strong focus on people.