Finolex Industries has appointed Shirish Panke as the new Head – Human Resources and Senior Management Personnel, effective December 11, 2025. Panke brings 29 years of experience in corporate HR and global people management to Finolex. The appointment was approved by the Board of Directors on December 11, 2025.
New Leadership in HR
Finolex Industries has announced the appointment of Shirish Panke as the Head of Human Resources and Senior Management Personnel. The company’s board approved the decision via circular resolution on December 11, 2025, with Panke’s role commencing immediately.
Shirish Panke’s Background
Shirish Panke brings a wealth of experience to Finolex Industries, with a career spanning 29 years. His expertise includes corporate HR functions, employee relations, and global people management. He has worked across several manufacturing organizations, including Garware Fulflex, Crane Process Flow Technologies, Divgi Warner, Tata Visteon Automotive, Grindwell Norton, Hindustan Unilever, Rallis India, and PepsiCo India.
Expertise and Skills
Mr. Panke has a proven track record in HR strategy, talent acquisition, leadership development, and M&A integration. He has managed multi-plant operations and HR teams, supporting over 1200 employees across different geographies, including India, USA, and Europe. His expertise includes HR digitalization, industrial relations, organizational transformation, and leadership pipeline development. He is also certified in Great Place to Work and social compliance standards, such as BSCI and SMETA.
Source: BSE
