Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, October 2024 – Garima Kochar has been named the new Vice President of Human Resources at Apraava Energy. With a wealth of experience in HR leadership across industries, Garima will lead the company’s people strategies, supporting Apraava Energy’s continued growth in the energy sector. In her new role, Garima will be responsible for driving talent development, employee engagement, and HR transformation initiatives that align with the company’s long-term goals.
Garima joins Apraava Energy after serving as Chief People Officer at Evonith Steel in Mumbai, where she held this position for over two years. During her time at Evonith Steel, she oversaw human resources for both Evonith Value Steel Limited and Evonith Metallics Limited, playing a key role in shaping the company’s talent strategies and culture.
Prior to that, Garima spent 17 years at Holcim, one of the world’s leading building materials companies. Her tenure at Holcim included roles such as Head of HR & Admin for the Pan India divisions of ACC and Ambuja Cement, Head of Leadership Development, and Head of Performance Management Systems & Employee Engagement. Garima played a pivotal role in leadership development and employee engagement strategies that drove organizational success.
Garima’s early career includes her work as an HR Manager at ACC Ltd., where she developed her expertise in human resource management and led several initiatives focused on enhancing employee experience and performance management.
About Apraava Energy:
Apraava Energy is a leading integrated energy solutions provider in India, jointly owned by CLP Group and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ). Established in 2002, Apraava Energy has evolved into a climate-conscious organization with a portfolio comprising over 3,394 MW of installed capacity, including renewable energy projects such as wind and solar power, as well as coal-fired power plants and power transmission assets. The company is committed to low-carbon growth and aims to contribute to India’s clean energy transition.
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