Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, November 2025 — Runwal Enterprises has announced the appointment of Joy Aniket Ekka as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), marking a significant addition to the company’s leadership team. With a distinguished career spanning Godrej Properties Limited, Lodha Group, Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd., and Reliance Industries Limited, Joy brings deep expertise in HR transformation, capability building, organizational development, and business partnering across India’s leading real estate and industrial enterprises.
In his new role at Runwal Enterprises, Joy will spearhead HR strategy, talent management, organizational culture, and leadership capability enhancement, aligning people and performance priorities with the company’s strategic growth trajectory. His appointment underscores Runwal’s commitment to building a future-ready organization rooted in innovation, agility, and people excellence.
Before joining Runwal Enterprises, Joy served as Head HR – Mumbai Zone at Godrej Properties Limited, where he played a pivotal role in driving HR transformation initiatives, capability development, and high-performance culture building. His work there contributed significantly to aligning HR practices with business objectives, reinforcing employee engagement and organizational effectiveness across the zone.
Previously, at Lodha Group, he held the role of General Manager – Organisational Transformation, where he led critical mandates in change management, talent management, and rewards, while serving as HR Business Partner across diverse business verticals including Hospitality, Property Management, and Industrial & Logistics. His leadership in R&R and HiPo programs helped embed a strong performance and recognition culture within the organization.
At Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd., Joy managed HR operations for the South region while overseeing portfolios in Learning & Development, Diversity & Inclusion, and Rewards at the corporate level. His efforts in fostering inclusion, capability growth, and organizational learning contributed to the company’s people-first transformation. Earlier, during his tenure at Reliance Industries Limited, he held multiple leadership roles in HR transformation, capability development, and analytics, where he developed HR frameworks, e-learning platforms, and leadership workshops that drove enterprise-wide excellence.
An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad) and the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur), Joy combines strategic acumen with analytical depth, making him well-positioned to strengthen Runwal’s talent and leadership ecosystem as the company enters its next phase of growth.
About Runwal Enterprises
Runwal Enterprises carries forward the rich legacy of the Runwal Group, founded in 1978 by Mr. Subhash Runwal. Established as an independent venture in 2016 under the leadership of Mr. Subodh Subhash Runwal, the company has since developed over 28.5 million sq. ft. across Mumbai’s eastern, central, and south-central suburbs, with expansion projects now underway in the city’s western region.
With a focus on quality, transparency, and innovation, Runwal Enterprises continues to redefine urban living through landmark residential and commercial projects that blend thoughtful design with sustainability. Its commitment to excellence and customer-centricity has positioned it among Mumbai’s most trusted and forward-looking developers.
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