Vaibhav Bhandari has been appointed as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Baazi Games, where he will spearhead the company’s overall people strategy. In his new role, Vaibhav will focus on building a future-ready, high-performance, and innovation-driven culture, aligning HR initiatives with the company’s long-term business goals in the competitive gaming and tech space.
Bringing over 18 years of HR leadership experience, Vaibhav has a strong background in strategic HR, employee engagement, and organizational transformation. His most notable tenure was at Aristocrat Gaming, where he served as Country HR Head for more than a decade. During this time, he played a pivotal role in scaling the business by nurturing talent, strengthening leadership pipelines, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
Prior to Aristocrat, he held key HR roles at Aricent and HCLTech, where he contributed to core HR functions including performance management, leadership development, and employee retention across global teams. His expertise spans both established corporations and fast-growing tech environments, making him well-suited to navigate the dynamic needs of the gaming sector.
An alumnus of XLRI Jamshedpur, one of India’s premier institutions for human resource management, Vaibhav is also a certified leadership coach. This combination of academic rigor and practical coaching experience positions him to drive people-first strategies that empower employees and accelerate business outcomes.
“Vaibhav’s appointment reinforces Baazi Games’ commitment to growth through talent and culture,” the company stated, highlighting its strategic intent to strengthen leadership as it scales its gaming ecosystem. With talent being a key differentiator in the tech and gaming industry, his arrival is expected to help shape a resilient and adaptable workforce that can meet evolving industry demands.
At Baazi Games, Vaibhav will be instrumental in building agile HR systems, fostering inclusive leadership, and creating pathways for innovation. His leadership is expected to play a vital role in transforming HR into a strategic partner for business excellence as the company eyes its next phase of growth.
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