Duroflex Group appoints Arkadeb Chakraborty as Chief Human Resources Officer

Duroflex Group, a sleep solutions brand, has announced the appointment of Arkadeb Chakraborty as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). The move comes as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its leadership and driving its people strategy and organisational transformation.

With more than 16 years of experience in both business and HR leadership roles, Chakraborty brings with him a wealth of expertise in building scalable people systems, leading complex transformations, and collaborating with leadership teams to foster sustainable growth.

His appointment reflects Duroflex Group’s aim to bring top industry talent on board as the company embarks on its next phase of growth. In his new capacity, Chakraborty will be responsible for steering the people strategy, with a focus on talent excellence, governance, and the enhancement of the organisation’s future-ready capabilities, the company said in a press statement.

Chakraborty’s career is distinguished by a unique blend of deep HR functional knowledge and proven business execution. He has worked with prominent organisations such as Escorts Group, ICICI Bank, Ruchi Soya, Godrej Group, and Darwinbox. Notably, during his most recent tenure at Darwinbox, Chakraborty transitioned into a core business role as Director of Customer Success, where he managed a P&L exceeding $6 million and led HR technology transformation for more than 130 organisations.

Previously, as CHRO at Capital Foods, he partnered closely with leadership and investors to guide the company through critical M&A integrations and business continuity periods. His significant stint at Godrej Group further showcased his versatility, including roles in HR digitisation, sales partnership, and manufacturing HR and industrial relations across multiple business units.

Commenting on the appointment, Sridhar Balakrishnan, CEO of Duroflex Group, said, “Arkadeb’s strong business orientation and deep understanding of people strategy make him a valuable addition to the Duroflex leadership team. As we prepare for our next phase of growth, bringing in experienced leadership talent is a key priority for us. Arkadeb’s experience will play a critical role in strengthening our culture, talent, and organisational readiness as we continue to scale.”

Chakraborty said, “Duroflex Group’s journey stands out for its strong business fundamentals and a clear commitment to people and purpose. Its philosophy of ‘Designed to De-stress’ reflects a deeper dedication to creating comfort not just for consumers, but equally for employees. As the company enters its next phase of growth, I look forward to partnering closely with teams to further strengthen its culture of innovation and learning, building systems that create long-term value for the organisation and its people.”