Vinod Parur has been appointed as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Granules India Limited India, bringing over 24 years of rich experience in human resources leadership across various sectors, including manufacturing, engineering, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure. Throughout his career, he has successfully led HR function setups for IPO preparation, mergers and acquisitions, HRMS implementation, leadership development, and employee engagement programs. His professional journey includes impactful leadership roles at RR Kabel Limited, Nilkamal Limited, A.T.E. Group, and Schindler India, where he played a key role in building HR strategies aligned with organizational growth and transformation.
In his new role at Granules India, Parur is expected to support the company’s ongoing expansion by strengthening its people practices, modernizing HR systems, and ensuring that organizational culture evolves in step with business priorities. His deep understanding of workforce dynamics across diverse industries positions him to build and scale frameworks that enhance capability building, streamline HR operations, and create an environment geared toward high performance and talent retention. As the pharmaceutical sector continues to undergo rapid transformation, his experience in designing agile, future-focused HR models will be invaluable for Granules India’s long-term goals.
Before moving into senior leadership roles in manufacturing and engineering organizations, Parur established a strong foundation in human resources through his earlier contributions at Unichem Laboratories Limited and Hindustan Construction Company (HCC). During his tenure at these companies, he focused extensively on organization development and training, helping shape talent pipelines and improve employee effectiveness through structured programs and targeted capability enhancement. These experiences helped him develop a well-rounded leadership style centered on continuous improvement, people-centric transformation, and strategic alignment.
Parur’s academic credentials reinforce his professional journey. He holds a master’s degree in Management Studies (Human Resources) from PIMSR, Mumbai University, and a bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Economics from NMIMS, Mumbai University. Along with formal qualifications, he has completed multiple certifications in HR assessments and training methodologies, equipping him with a broad toolkit for modern HR leadership. His active involvement on advisory and academic boards further reflects his commitment to developing future HR talent and contributing to the evolution of the profession.
With a track record of driving impactful HR initiatives and supporting organizational change, Parur’s appointment is expected to bolster Granules India’s human capital strategy and strengthen its focus on building a resilient, growth-ready workforce.
