Anup Changavalli has been elevated to Director & Head of Human Resources for Australia and New Zealand, marking a significant strengthening of the region’s leadership team. Known for his strategic approach to talent development and organizational transformation, Changavalli brings extensive HR leadership experience built across Alcon ANZ, Medtronic, MYLAN LABORATORIES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. His elevation underscores the organization’s commitment to aligning people strategy with evolving business priorities across the Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, and Financial Services sectors.
With a strong foundation in regulated, innovation-driven industries, Changavalli has earned a reputation for designing and executing HR programs that foster resilience, agility, and high performance. His expertise spans Organization Design, Change Management, Capability Development, and HR Transformation—enabling organizations to navigate complexity while reinforcing talent structures that support sustainable growth.
Throughout his career, Changavalli has led impactful initiatives across Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, leadership development, and large-scale workforce planning. His six-year tenure at Medtronic was particularly influential, where he supported R&D functions through progressive HR practices that strengthened team capability, enhanced cross-functional collaboration, and improved organizational effectiveness. His earlier work at Mylan Laboratories Limited and Kotak Mahindra Bank further shaped his holistic approach to building adaptable, people-centric cultures.
At Alcon ANZ, Changavalli continued to elevate HR strategy by driving programs that aligned talent priorities with business outcomes, enabling the organization to grow amid market shifts and evolving customer expectations. His blend of strategic vision and operational discipline has positioned him as a leader skilled in transforming HR functions to meet the demands of a modern workforce.
As he steps into his elevated role overseeing HR for Australia and New Zealand, Changavalli is expected to focus on enhancing employee experience, strengthening leadership pipelines, and accelerating capability development across the organization. His forward-thinking approach to HR transformation will support the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation, sustainable growth, and operational excellence in the ANZ region.
With this elevation, the organization reinforces its intent to build a future-ready HR function—one that integrates strategic leadership with a deep understanding of people, culture, and the evolving business landscape across ANZ.
