Varroc Engineering Appoints New Group Chief Human Resources Officer
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Varroc Engineering Limited has announced the appointment of Avijit Roy as the new Group Chief Human Resources Officer, effective April 10, 2026. Roy will report to Arjun Jain, Whole Time Director & CEO – Business I. He succeeds Kavita Kulkarni, who served in the role for seven years. Roy brings over 27 years of experience in HR leadership roles, including his recent position at Aditya Birla Group. Varroc Engineering, a global tier-1 automotive supplier, reported an income of ₹ 81,718 million from continued operations in FY25.
Varroc Engineering Limited has appointed Avijit Roy as the new Group Chief Human Resources Officer effective April 10, 2026. Roy will report to Arjun Jain, Whole Time Director & CEO – Business I. This appointment follows the tenure of Kavita Kulkarni, who served as the Group Chief Human Resources Officer for seven years. The announcement was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015.
The press release does not disclose specific financial terms related to the appointment of Avijit Roy. Varroc Engineering Limited reported a group income of ₹ 81,718 million from continued operations in FY25. The company employs over 6,100 individuals, including more than 750 R&D engineers, and operates 37 global manufacturing facilities supported by seven R&D centers.
In his new role, Avijit Roy will be responsible for spearheading Varroc’s group human resources strategy. His focus will include strengthening organizational capability, enabling a high-performance culture, and accelerating talent transformation. Roy’s role is crucial in aligning the human resources strategy with the company’s growth ambitions across India and international markets.
Avijit Roy brings extensive experience from the automotive and manufacturing sectors, having held senior HR leadership roles in global organizations. His most recent position was as Senior Vice President – Global Human Resources at the Aditya Birla Group, where he led large-scale people strategy and transformation for a multi-billion-dollar business. Roy’s experience includes driving transformative people initiatives across diverse markets and supporting business expansion, including market entry strategies.
The leadership transition is set to take place on April 10, 2026. Avijit Roy will take over from Kavita Kulkarni, who has been instrumental in shaping Varroc’s people strategy over the past seven years. The company has expressed appreciation for Kulkarni’s contributions, which have been pivotal in strengthening organizational resilience and building a robust global talent pipeline.
Varroc Engineering Limited is a global tier-1 automotive component group, incorporated in 1988. The company manufactures and supplies a range of solutions, including E-mobility, body systems, lighting, HMI, ICE powertrain, and advanced electronics to leading OEMs. Varroc’s operations span two-wheeler, three-wheeler, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and off-highway vehicles worldwide. The company’s shares are listed on the National Stock Exchange (VARROC) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (541578) in India.