Media and Entertainment company Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), has announced the appointment of Animesh Kumar as the Chief People Officer. Animesh Kumar will report to Punit Goenka, MD & CEO, ZEEL.

In his new role, he will be spearheading the Human Resources function to build a dynamic workplace that attracts the best talent and enables innovative people practices, supporting the growing workforce needs.

Having over 25 years of experience, Kumar has led the HR function at large scale Indian and Multi-National Companies for over 15 years. Before joining ZEE, he was associated with the Future Group as the Chief People & Transformation Officer wherein he was responsible for driving the internal transformation. 

Kumar has also worked with the IDFC Group for nine years engaging in various roles like Head of Human Resources, Marketing Head of IDFC Bank Limited and CEO of IDFC Foundation. He has served on Boards of various companies and has worked closely with non-profit organizations helping them enhance internal capacity to increase their social impact.