Movate appoints Arvind J as its Global Chief Human Resources Officer

“In this role, AJ will lead Movate’s global people and culture agenda, driving strategic initiatives that enhance organizational agility, leadership capability, and AI-enabled employee engagement across geographies. He will work closely with the leadership team to strengthen AI-powered talent ecosystems and build a future-ready workforce aligned with Movate’s AI-first growth vision,” the company said announcing the appointment.

Arvind brings over two decades of global HR leadership experience across technology sector. He most recently served Mastek as Global CHRO, and prior to that with DMI as Global Head of HR. He also worked with CMS IT, Cisco Systems, Wipro and Ramco Systems in leading HR roles. 

The company noted, “AJ has worked across publicly traded and private equity-backed professional services organizations, driving large scale people transformation and cultural evolution. He has successfully built and scaled HR and recruitment operations across India, APAC, the Middle East, and the Americas, enabling workforce capability, leadership excellence, and inclusive growth.”

“Recognized for guiding executive teams through complex business transformations including mergers and acquisitions, organizational redesign, and digital workforce transitions, AJ brings deep expertise in employee experience, leadership development, talent strategy, compensation, global mobility, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).’ it added.

Welcoming Arvind into the leadership role, Sunil Mittal, CEO, Movate, said, “We are delighted to welcome AJ to the Movate leadership team. His deep understanding of global people dynamics, combined with his experience in guiding organizations through transformation and growth, aligns perfectly with our AI-first vision of building a digitally empowered and intelligent workforce. 

His leadership will be instrumental in accelerating our people agenda, fostering AI-driven innovation in HR, and ensuring we continue to attract, develop, and retain world-class talent globally.

Arvind added, “The HR landscape is evolving rapidly, with AI transforming how we connect, engage, and grow. At Movate, this presents an incredible opportunity to build smarter, more human-centered experiences for our people. I’m excited to partner with our teams globally on this transformative journey to enrich our culture, elevate talent, and reimagine what’s possible together.”

On the academic front, Arvind holds a Masters in Social Sciences with specialization in HRM and Organizational Behaviour from Pondicherry University, an Executive HR Development Program from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a fellowship program in HR Development and Management from Academy of Human Resources Development.