Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, January 2025 – Ashish Warrier has been appointed as the Group Head – HR & Administration at Classic Marble Company (CMC) and KalingaStone. With over 17 years of experience across human resources, talent management, and organizational development, Ashish will spearhead HR strategies, compliance, and employee engagement at CMC, aligning with the company’s vision of global leadership in the marble and engineered stone industry.
Prior to joining CMC, Ashish served as Lead – Talent Management and DEI & Asia R&D HRBP at Aliaxis, where he led HR initiatives for the APAC R&D Centre in Bangalore. During his tenure, he successfully implemented global talent reviews, enhanced employee engagement, and fostered a positive work culture.
Before Aliaxis, Ashish contributed significantly at Duroflex as Lead – Talent Partnering, driving organizational growth from INR 600 Cr to INR 1300 Cr by developing innovative HR strategies, streamlining policies, and ensuring compliance. Earlier, he held a pivotal role at Ather Energy, where he led the Compensation & Benefits, HR Operations, and Policy Functions, driving employee satisfaction and scaling the workforce from 250 to 1500+ employees during its rapid expansion phase.
Ashish’s career journey also includes impactful tenures at EICL Limited, Jubilant Life Sciences, and MTS – Sistema Shyam Teleservices Ltd, where he honed his expertise in recruitment, corporate HR, and compliance. His foundation in the HR domain is enriched by diverse experiences, including roles with Royal Challengers Sports Pvt. Ltd. and the Karnataka State Cricket Association.
About Classic Marble Company
Founded in 1994, Classic Marble Company (CMC) has been a pioneer in the Indian marble and engineered stone industry. Over three decades, the company has grown from a small setup to being the largest importer of natural marble and the manufacturer of premium agglomerated stones under the KalingaStone brand. With a presence in over 67 countries, CMC is a trusted name in providing innovative and sustainable design solutions. Today, CMC boasts an extensive portfolio of over 2000 varieties of marble sourced from 50+ countries, a workforce exceeding 1500 employees, and a turnover of INR 5,857.43 million.
KalingaStone, conceptualized and launched by Classic Marble Company in 2009, is India’s first and largest engineered stone brand. With a portfolio of over 500 unique designs, KalingaStone offers an exceptional range of engineered marble and quartz surfaces that combine aesthetics with functionality. These surfaces are widely used in prestigious projects worldwide, including the MTR Station in Hong Kong and the Shenton Way Station in Singapore.
Exporting to over 67 countries, KalingaStone represents the finest “Made in India” innovation. Its Premium Quartz Surfaces, ELIXIR, are meticulously crafted to captivate and redefine luxury. Today, KalingaStone stands as a leader in the engineered stone industry, shaping extraordinary spaces globally with its unparalleled quality and design excellence.
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