Mumbai / Coimbatore, India, June 2025 – Lionel Paul David has been appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Watertec India, a leading provider of premium bath fittings and end-to-end bathroom solutions. In his new role, Lionel is responsible for building a world-class workplace by executing a compelling people and culture vision, spearheading HR transformation initiatives, and fostering a high-performance culture aligned with business growth.
Prior to this, Lionel served for approximately four years at Stellantis as Workforce Head and HR Business Advisor – India & Asia Pacific (IAP) Region, where he played a key role in driving post-merger workforce strategies, organization design, and people programs across multiple countries including India, Australia, Japan, and ASEAN markets. He also led HRBP operations for Citroën India, focusing on strategic HR, talent management, and employee lifecycle governance.
Before joining Stellantis, Lionel worked as Head of HR – GBS at Olam, where he drove HR transformation through digital HR initiatives and capability-building programs across the global shared services division. His efforts in employee engagement, policy development, and digital HR tools laid the groundwork for future-proofing the organization’s workforce.
Earlier, Lionel spent over six years with RR Donnelley, where he served as Senior Business Partner and HR PMO Leader – APAC, supporting 10,000+ employees across the Asia-Pacific region. He designed and implemented talent engagement initiatives, managed workforce planning, and coached business leaders through people challenges during a digital transformation phase.
Lionel’s earlier leadership experience includes roles at Exemplarr Worldwide Limited, where he led learning and education initiatives and built HR operations from the ground up, as well as HR consulting roles where he specialized in talent fulfillment for high-growth sectors including automotive, BFSI, and media.
About Watertec India
Watertec India is one of India’s leading brands in bath fittings and accessories, known for its commitment to quality, functionality, and innovation. The company offers a wide array of end-to-end plumbing and bathroom solutions tailored for both residential and commercial spaces. With a focus on durability and design, Watertec continues to lead the market with its expansive product line and customer-centric approach.
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