Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, July 2025 – Janesh Kumar has joined Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd as the Chief Human Resources Officer, bringing over 23 years of diverse HR leadership experience spanning some of India’s most respected organizations, including airtel, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Abbott, RPSG Group, and JSW Steel. With a B.Tech and an MBA in HR, Janesh is also a certified executive coach, known for cultivating high-performing, purpose-driven teams that deliver measurable business impact.
In his most recent stint at RPSG Group, Janesh held dual leadership roles – first as CHRO of the FMCG business and then as Vice President – Corporate HR. He played a pivotal role in driving HR transformation across rewards, capability development, digital HR, and organizational development, directly partnering with CXOs to build a performance-centric, digitally empowered workplace.
Prior to RPSG, Janesh served as the CHRO of Airtel Payments Bank, where he built the HR function from the ground up, scaling digital talent and enabling structural agility through advanced performance systems, compensation frameworks, and career architecture. He had also led HR for Airtel’s Andhra Pradesh Circle, winning the Chairman’s Excellence Award for exemplary HR practices.
Earlier, at Abbott and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Janesh managed HR business partnering for large teams, launching impactful learning initiatives and driving talent strategy in sales and R&D environments. His efforts in optimizing talent frameworks earned him accolades, including an HR Excellence Award.
His professional journey began with JSW Steel and Bajaj Auto Ancillary, where he laid the groundwork for his strong foundation in workforce planning, industrial HR, and operations. Over the years, Janesh has emerged as a thought leader in AI-led HR, design thinking, and storytelling, often invited to speak at industry panels and HR forums.
About Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd:
Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd., part of the $400 million Kailash Group, is a leading ISO 9001:2015 public limited company that designs and manufactures Smart Energy Meters, Hybrid Microcircuits, and Power Distribution Management Projects for clients across India and globally. Backed by an R&D laboratory recognized by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, the company has launched several groundbreaking IT-enabled energy management solutions, transforming smart metering not only in India but internationally.
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