US-based e-commerce giant Amazon has appointed Rohit Johar as HR Director India. The development has been confirmed by Johar on social media.

“I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as HR Director India at Amazon!,” Johar posted on Linkedin.

He comes with diverse leadership experience across human resources, digital transformation, operations and M&A integration driving value for clients, business, and employees.

With more than two decades of experience, Johar has the ability to lead and inspire large global teams with a track record of aligning business and human capital priorities impacting business outcomes.

Before joining Amazon, Johar worked with Genpact for more than 10 years in various capacities including vice president, global HR leader, banking and financial services.

A management graduate in Marketing, and Human Resources from the Faculty of Management Studies, Jabalpur, Johar started his career at Goodricke Group in 1999. He worked there for more than five years.

He completed his Bachelor of Industrial Relations, Economics & Sociology from St Josephs College Arts Science, Bangalore.