Global conglomerate Welspun World has announced the appointment of Mr. Vikram Bector as Director and Group Chief Human Resources Officer. This strategic addition to its leadership team emphasises Welspun World’s unique dynamics and talent and culture-driven work environment, aligning with the company’s overall vision.
As Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Mr. Bector will lead the charge in reshaping the organisation’s human resources strategies and practices. He will focus on fostering an ownership mindset and driving remarkable changes in technology, capability development, agile partnerships, and cultural stewardship, all geared toward enhancing employee experiences and positively impacting the business.
With over three decades of experience in the HR field, Mr. Bector shared that, “these are exciting times for all the businesses in the Welspun World. Each of them is on an accelerated growth path and I am thrilled to embark on this new journey as the Group Chief Human Resources Officer.” He added, “Together with the team, I look forward to contributing to the profitable growth of each of our businesses by fostering a culture of innovation, diversity, and employee engagement. We hope to create a brighter future for our employees and the communities we serve”.
Before joining Welspun World, Vikram Bector served as President and Group CHRO at Piramal Group, shaping an award-winning high-performance culture. He holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance, is a Certified Human Resource Executive (CHRE), and is also a member of Canada’s Human Resources Professionals Association. He brings over 35 years of transformative experience in Human Resources, having left his indelible mark on leading global corporations across diverse sectors, including pharma, financial services, automobiles, oil and gas, IT and consulting.