ACME Group, a prominent name in clean and renewable energy solutions, has appointed Gopalji Mehrotra as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). “Gopalji Mehrotra joins Acme Groups as Chief Human Resources Officer, a key player in clean and renewable energy solutions.” With this strategic move, the company aims to strengthen its talent strategy and leadership capabilities in alignment with its rapid growth in the sustainable energy sector.
Bringing over three decades of diverse HR leadership experience, Mehrotra has worked with leading organizations such as ITC Limited, Ashok Leyland, Zensar Technologies, Mylan, and Kennametal. “With over 30 years of experience across industry giants like ITC Limited, Ashok Leyland, Zensar Technologies, Mylan, and Kennametal, he brings deep expertise in organization design, digital HR, and leadership development.” At ACME, he will be responsible for driving enterprise-wide HR transformation, building organizational capabilities, and shaping a forward-looking people strategy that supports the company’s renewable energy ambitions.
In his previous role as Head of HR at HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL), Mehrotra led several key initiatives centered around future-ready talent, leadership development, and cultural evolution. “Before joining ACME, Gopalji was Head of HR at HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL), where he led future-focused initiatives in renewables and retail, built a robust leadership pipeline, and drove cultural transformation.”
Mehrotra has also held global and strategic HR mandates, notably during his time at Kennametal, where he was responsible for merger and acquisition due diligence and revamping HR processes across 17 countries. “His leadership journey spans strategic HR roles at Astix and global mandates at Kennametal, where he led M&A due diligence and HR process redesign across 17 countries.” His expertise spans executive coaching, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI), and digital transformation—key pillars for building agile, inclusive, and high-performing organizations.
“Known for his work in executive coaching and DEI, he now brings this multifaceted experience to ACME Group’s evolving talent agenda.” With Mehrotra at the helm of HR, ACME Group is poised to deepen its focus on people-centric growth, reinforce its leadership pipeline, and foster a culture that supports innovation and sustainability in the energy transition.
