Varroc Engineering Limited has announced the appointment of Avijit Roy as the company’s new Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective April 10, 2026. Bringing over 27 years of extensive experience in the automotive and manufacturing sectors, Roy will lead the group’s global human resources strategy. He joins the leadership team to drive organizational transformation and foster a high-performance culture as the company scales its operations in a rapidly evolving mobility ecosystem.
Strategic Leadership Transition
Varroc Engineering Limited, a prominent tier-1 global automotive supplier, has named Avijit Roy as its new Group CHRO. Reporting directly to Arjun Jain, Whole Time Director & CEO – Business I, Roy is tasked with spearheading the company’s people-first agenda. His appointment comes as the organization seeks to align its human resources strategy with its long-term growth ambitions across India and key international markets.
Focus on Future-Ready Growth
In his new capacity, Avijit Roy will focus on strengthening organizational capabilities and accelerating talent transformation. Commenting on the transition, Arjun Jain noted that Roy’s expertise in building agile, future-ready teams is vital as the company continues to innovate within the sustainable mobility ecosystem. Roy succeeds Kavita Kulkarni, who served in the role for seven years and played a significant part in developing the company’s global talent pipeline.
Industry Expertise and Background
Avijit Roy brings a wealth of experience, having spent over 27 years in senior leadership roles within global manufacturing and automotive organizations. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President – Global Human Resources at the Aditya Birla Group, where he oversaw workforce strategies for a multi-billion-dollar business footprint spanning 14 countries and 19 locations. His background includes driving transformative HR initiatives, managing industrial relations in complex environments, and supporting large-scale business expansions.
Company Profile
Incorporated in 1988, Varroc Engineering provides advanced solutions in E-mobility, lighting, HMI, and ICE powertrains. The group reported a total income of ₹81,718 million from continued operations in FY25. Currently, the company operates 37 global manufacturing facilities and 7 R&D centres, employing more than 6,100 people, including over 750 R&D engineers, with a portfolio of more than 120 patents.
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