CIEL HR Group appoints new CEO for Thomas Assessments and People Metrics

CIEL HR Group has appointed Dr Yogesh Misra as the Chief Executive Officer of Thomas Assessments and People Metrics, reinforcing its leadership team as the company expands its talent assessment and people analytics businesses.

Misra announced his appointment on LinkedIn, describing it as the start of a new chapter in his professional journey. He thanked the group's leadership, colleagues, clients, partners and mentors for their trust and support, and said he looks forward to working closely with Prateek Shrivastava to drive the next phase of growth and innovation across both organisations.

Leadership transition supports business expansion

In his new role, Misra will oversee the strategic direction and business growth of both Thomas Assessments and People Metrics.

His responsibilities include:

• Expanding talent assessment capabilities.
• Strengthening client partnerships.
• Driving innovation in talent management.
• Advancing workforce analytics and people insights.

The appointment comes as organisations increasingly rely on assessment technologies and data-driven insights to improve hiring, leadership development and organisational performance.

Experienced HR leader takes on broader role

Misra has been associated with CIEL HR Group for several years and has contributed to the growth of the company's assessment and talent solutions portfolio.

Over the course of his career, he has built expertise across:

• Leadership assessment
• Organisational development
• Psychometric solutions
• People strategy

He has worked with organisations to help develop high-performing and future-ready workforces through evidence-based talent practices.

Focus on innovation and people analytics

Thomas Assessments and People Metrics operate in areas where organisations are increasingly adopting technology to support talent decisions.

Under Misra's leadership, the businesses are expected to continue expanding their assessment offerings while helping organisations use workforce data to support recruitment, leadership development and organisational effectiveness.

In his LinkedIn announcement, Misra said he is looking forward to partnering with colleagues and clients to build on the organisations' existing capabilities and accelerate innovation.

Strengthening the group's leadership pipeline

The appointment reflects CIEL HR Group's continued focus on leadership development and strategic growth across its HR solutions portfolio.

As organisations place greater emphasis on measurable talent outcomes and workforce intelligence, assessment platforms and people analytics are becoming increasingly important tools for business leaders. With Misra taking charge of Thomas Assessments and People Metrics, CIEL HR Group is positioning both businesses to support evolving workforce needs through data-led talent solutions.