
Mumbai: Vibhash Naik joins as CHRO of HDFC Bank today. Hemoved after a nearly 14-year long stint with HDFC Life.
Venator Search Partners, a retained executive search firm was entrusted with the search process to evaluate select internal and external candidates. After a comprehensive search Vibhash was handpicked for the role.
With over 25 years of experience across Talent Management, Organisation Development, Performance Management, HR Technology, and Rewards, Vibhash Naik brings a strong strategic perspective along with a deep understanding of organisational dynamics and human behaviour.
Mr. Naik is an old hand to the HDFC family, his previous stint being the CHRO for HDFCLife. During his 14-year association with the company, he played a key role in building a technology-driven people ecosystem aimed at enhancing employee experience, streamlining processes, and fostering a collaborative culture across the organisation.
Deepraditya Datta, Founder of Venator Search Partners said “Vibhash is a seasoned HR leader who has successfully spearheaded people practices at a large-scale organisation like HDFC Life, with a workforce of nearly 40,000 employees. He has led the HR function through a strong foundation of technology-enabled solutions and well-defined processes. Highly execution-focused, Vibhash brings a deep understanding of the HDFC ecosystem, which will enable him to transition seamlessly.”
Prior to HDFC Life, he held leadership and specialist roles at Lehman Brothers, ReligareMacquarie Wealth Management, Tata Interactive, and Atos Origin, where he led and implemented transformative HR initiatives across diverse industries and business environments.
Mr. Naik holds a master’s degree in Labour Studies from the University of Mumbai.




