ArdorComm Media News Network
January 12, 2026
Mahindra & Mahindra on Friday revealed a significant leadership transition in its human resources function, announcing that Rohit Thakur will assume the role of Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) from 2 April 2026. He will succeed Ruzbeh Irani, who is set to retire after completing more than 19 years with the company.
The change is part of Mahindra’s well-defined succession planning process to ensure continuity and stability in senior leadership. Irani, a key member of the Mahindra Group Executive Board, will step down on 1 April 2026 following his superannuation. The company acknowledged his nearly two decades of service, crediting him for his significant role in shaping the group’s HR strategy and people-centric culture.
Following the announcement, Mahindra & Mahindra shares were trading at ₹3,714.55, down ₹9.60 or 0.26%, at around 9:35 am.
Rohit Thakur, who currently serves as CHRO for Mahindra’s Auto and Farm sectors, brings with him wide-ranging global HR experience. His career includes senior HR leadership roles at Microsoft India and Accenture, where he handled large-scale talent strategies, operations and cultural transformation initiatives.
Thakur has also worked with GE across multiple businesses in India and the United States, and has led HR functions at fast-growing startups such as Paytm and LEAD School. Academically, he holds a commerce degree from Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi, and an MBA in Human Resources from XLRI, Jamshedpur.
With Thakur’s appointment, Mahindra & Mahindra said it aims to further strengthen its focus on talent development, leadership continuity and organizational growth.
Source: Economic Times