PeopleStrong names former SBI Chairman Dinesh Khara as Chairperson

“Honoured to welcome Mr. Dinesh Khara, former Chairman of the State Bank of India, as the Chairperson of PeopleStrong,” shared Sandeep Chaudhary, Chief Executive Officer at PeopleStrong. 

Adding, “A grandmaster of Indian banking and enterprise transformation, Mr. Khara’s leadership and vision have shaped some of the country’s most iconic financial milestones. Having him guide us in our next phase of growth and AI-led innovation is a privilege beyond measure.” 

He also added that this appointment aligns well with PeopleStrong’s global expansion and commitment to bolstering AI-led product capabilities and deepening customer engagement. “This milestone follows the majority investment by Goldman Sachs Alternatives earlier this year – together marking a defining commitment to building a world-class, AI-powered HCM and Payroll Tech leader from India.” 

“Growth and innovation will remain at the centre of all our decisions as we consolidate and scale across India, the Middle East, and Asia, shaping the future of work that is truly global,” Chaudhary concluded. 

Khara brings a wealth of digital and operational transformation leadership experience. He served as Chairperson of SBI from October 2020 until his retirement last year.

Prior to that, he held key roles at the bank, including Managing Director of Global Banking & Subsidiaries, and MD – Associates & Subsidiaries.

On the academic front, Khara holds an MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi, and a Master’s in Commerce (MCom) from the Delhi School of Economics.