Emami Agrotech Limited has appointed Manish Bhardwaj as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), marking his move into a senior human resources leadership position at the company.
Bhardwaj announced his new position in a professional update, stating that he has started a new role as Senior Vice President (CHRO) at Emami Agrotech Limited. His appointment adds a senior HR leader to the company’s leadership team as it continues to operate across the edible oils, food and agri-business segments.
In his new role, Bhardwaj will lead the human resources function at Emami Agrotech. The CHRO position involves responsibility for people and organisational priorities, including talent, workforce management, employee development and HR strategy.
Emami Agrotech is part of the Emami Group and operates businesses across edible oils, food products and related agri-based categories. Its portfolio includes brands and products in the edible oil and food segments, with operations spanning manufacturing, distribution and supply-chain activities.
The company has built a presence across multiple categories, including edible oils, vanaspati, specialty fats and other food products. Its business operations involve a large workforce across manufacturing, sales, distribution and corporate functions.
Bhardwaj’s appointment comes at a time when human resources leadership is increasingly connected with business growth, organisational capability and workforce planning. In a CHRO role, the HR function works with business leadership on talent requirements, organisational structures and employee-related priorities.
The Senior Vice President and CHRO position at Emami Agrotech will place Bhardwaj at the centre of the company’s people and organisational agenda. His responsibilities will include supporting the company’s workforce and HR priorities as the business continues to operate across its different business segments.
Emami Agrotech has operations and manufacturing facilities across India and serves customers through a wide distribution network. The company is also involved in sourcing, processing and marketing products across the edible oils and food categories.
Bhardwaj’s move to Emami Agrotech represents the latest step in his professional career and brings him into a senior leadership position within the Emami Group’s agri-business arm.
As Senior Vice President and CHRO, Bhardwaj will now oversee the company’s human resources function and work with the leadership team on people-related priorities supporting Emami Agrotech’s business operations.
