Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, July 2025 – Gaurav Jhala has taken on the role of Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at JSW Greentech Limited, where he will lead the HR agenda for one of India’s most ambitious ventures in sustainable commercial mobility. In this strategic leadership role, he will oversee end-to-end people strategy, including culture, talent, capability building, and organizational effectiveness for JSW’s electric mobility initiative.
Prior to this appointment, Gaurav Jhala spent over nine years at Tata Motors, where he held multiple leadership positions, including Head of HR for Engineering (R&D), Head of Talent Acquisition, and HR Head for Procurement & Corporate Functions. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in strengthening the company’s R&D capabilities and driving workforce transformation aligned with Tata’s EV and digital strategy.
Before Tata Motors, he worked with Amdocs as HR Partner for India & APAC, where he provided strategic HR support across geographies and helped elevate organizational capabilities through people-centric initiatives. His experience also includes a key stint at IBM, where he served as Senior Manager – HR Partner and led several large-scale HR programs focused on transformation, leadership development, and talent integration.
Earlier in his career, Gaurav held leadership roles at IDS Infotech and Aditya Birla Group, gaining broad-based exposure across HR strategy, operations, and administration. Across his 20+ years of experience, he has consistently delivered value through people-led growth and transformation agendas in both mature and growth-stage businesses.
Gaurav Jhala holds an MBA in Human Resources Management and Industrial Relations from Nagpur University, equipping him with a solid foundation in organizational development, employee relations, and strategic HR management.
JSW Greentech Limited is the green mobility arm of JSW Group, established in 2024 to pioneer sustainable commercial transportation. The company focuses on the design and manufacture of next-generation electric buses and trucks, engineered for global markets. With a soon-to-launch state-of-the-art greenfield facility in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, JSW Greentech aims to transform India’s clean mobility landscape.
Built on JSW Group’s values—Commitment, Courage, Agility, Collaboration, and Compassion—JSW Greentech is leading the charge toward clean, intelligent transportation by merging technology, engineering excellence, and purpose-driven innovation.
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