Seasoned HR leader brings more than 25 years of experience aligning people strategy with business growth and transformation
San Jose, California, United States, JuLY 2026 — Bristlecone, a Mahindra Group company and the industry’s largest pure-play supply chain services provider, today announced that Inayat Sandhu Hara has joined the company as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Based in Mumbai, Inayat will lead Bristlecone’s global people strategy, talent development, culture, and organizational effectiveness as a member of the company’s executive leadership team.
Inayat brings more than 25 years of experience helping global organizations develop talent, strengthen culture, and build high-performing teams. She joins Bristlecone from Bank of America, where she spent 17 years in HR leadership roles supporting Global Banking and Markets, Technology, and other key business functions. Her experience spans the full employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, talent management, employee engagement, and organizational culture.
“Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and Inayat’s deep experience in talent strategy and leadership development will help us continue building a high-performance culture that enables growth, innovation, and customer delight,” said Lakshmanan Chidambaram, CEO and MD of Bristlecone. “As Bristlecone continues to grow and help customers navigate AI-first supply chain transformations, Inayat’s leadership will be instrumental in developing the talent, culture, and capabilities that drive our success.”
Throughout her career, Inayat has partnered closely with business leaders to align talent strategies with organizational goals, enhance employee engagement, build strong teams, and develop the next generation of leaders. She has extensive experience leading HR initiatives across global organizations and diverse geographies.
“I’m excited to join Bristlecone at a time when organizations are navigating unprecedented change,” said Inayat Sandhu Hara, Chief Human Resources Officer, Bristlecone. “The organizations best positioned for the future are those that invest in people as intentionally as they invest in technology. I look forward to helping our employees grow, contribute meaningfully, and achieve their full potential.”
Bristlecone is the industry’s largest pure-play supply chain services provider and the trusted partner for AI-first supply chain transformations. Combining deep industry knowledge and supply chain expertise with consulting, technology modernization, intelligent operations, AI-enabled accelerators, and proven IP, Bristlecone helps Global 2000 organizations transform supply chains and achieve measurable business outcomes. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Bristlecone serves customers globally and is part of the Mahindra Group.
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