Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, February 2025 – Gurucharan Singh Gandhi has been appointed as Chief Human Resource Officer at Vodafone Idea Limited, effective April 1, 2025. He succeeds Suvamoy Roy Choudhary, who will retire on March 31, 2025. In this role, Gurucharan will lead Vodafone Idea’s HR strategies, focusing on talent development, organizational growth, and employee engagement to drive the company’s long-term business objectives.
As Vodafone Idea navigates a highly competitive telecom industry, his leadership will be instrumental in enhancing workforce capabilities, implementing innovative HR solutions, and fostering a culture of excellence. His strong track record in HR leadership and people-centric strategies will support the company’s vision of becoming a future-ready, employee-driven organization.
Prior to joining Vodafone Idea Limited, Gurucharan Singh Gandhi served as Head HR, Madura Fashion and Lifestyle at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., where he was responsible for talent strategy, leadership development, and workforce transformation. His five-year tenure was marked by successful HR initiatives that strengthened the company’s employee experience and business agility.
Before that, he was Head – Learning and Development at Aditya Birla Capital, where he played a pivotal role in shaping enterprise-wide learning programs, leadership training, and performance management frameworks for over five years.
His earlier experience includes serving as Head – Change Management at Max Life Insurance, where he led large-scale transformation and training programs, ensuring smooth organizational transitions. He also held key HR leadership roles at Bharti AXA Life Insurance and Nicholas Piramal India Limited, building expertise in training, distribution management, and organizational effectiveness.
About Vodafone Idea Limited
Vodafone Idea Limited is a leading telecom service provider in India, formed as a joint venture between Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group. The company offers pan-India voice and data services across 2G, 3G, and 4G networks, with a commitment to digital transformation. Vodafone Idea is focused on enabling a digitally connected India, leveraging its vast spectrum portfolio and innovative technologies. The company is listed on NSE and BSE and continues to invest in customer-centric solutions and infrastructure growth.
Read Also : Entering 2025, TA Leaders’ Success Built on More than Just Hiring, Says The Josh Bersin Company
People Analytics Teams Still Struggle to Deliver Business Impact, Warns The Josh Bersin Company
ESG and Women’s Leadership: Driving Sustainability and Inclusion
Learning and Development Trends for 2025: Shaping the Future of Workplace Learning
