Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. has appointed D. Prasanth Nair as the company’s new Chief Human Resources Officer effective May 8. 

An accomplished HR veteran with over 20 years of experience, Prasanth will be responsible for strengthening the company’s employee experience, leading talent management as well as supporting the diversity & inclusion initiative to build Crompton as an overall great place to work.

Prasanth brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise having worked extensively across several HR functions for organisations, focused on talent development, change management, coaching & counselling as well as embedding technology in HR.  

Backed by a diverse set of experiences, he has worked with some leading Indian and multinational companies, having started his journey with RPG Group followed by heading the HR function for Thomas Cook and Cipla. Post this, he was a part of the team that scaled up ZingHR.

“I am thrilled and honored to join Crompton, a legacy that has not only transformed its business but also its talent, who will further help shape the future of the company. I have long admired the company's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility, and I am excited to be a part of such a dynamic and purpose-driven organization. I look forward to working with our employees and leadership team to build a culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and employee engagement and to ensure that Crompton continues to be a great place to work and grow,” said Nair.

He holds a Doctorate in HR from IIM Ahmedabad as well as a Bachelor’s in Technology (BTech) from Calicut University.