Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, July 2025 – Mazhar Khan Y has stepped into a new role as Regional HRBP at Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited (Chola). In this strategic capacity, Mazhar will be responsible for overseeing HR operations across the region, driving talent engagement, compliance, and alignment of people strategies with the organization’s business objectives.
Before joining Chola, Mazhar served as HR Business Partner at Bata Group for nearly three years, where he was instrumental in managing end-to-end HR responsibilities across retail operations in Bengaluru. His role involved fostering employee engagement, improving retention, and partnering with business leaders on workforce planning.
Previously, he worked with Reliance Retail for over five years in Chennai as HR Business Partner, where he led key initiatives across talent acquisition, training, and HR operations in the high-paced retail environment. His contributions were pivotal to the company’s rapid retail expansion.
Earlier in his career, Mazhar worked at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. as Territory HR, handling employee lifecycle processes and field HR operations across multiple store locations. He also held HR roles at Style Spa Furniture Ltd., Raymond Limited, and Adecco India, where he built a solid foundation in both corporate and retail HR, with expertise in recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.
Mazhar holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources from ISBM University and brings over 15 years of hands-on HR leadership experience to his new role.
About Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited:
Chola, a part of the Murugappa Group, is one of India’s leading financial services providers. Established in 1978, Chola has grown into a comprehensive financial powerhouse offering services such as vehicle finance, SME loans, home loans, home equity, and more. With a nationwide footprint of over 1,500 branches and Assets Under Management (AUM) exceeding ₹1.77 lakh crore, Chola caters to over 42.9 lakh customers. The company’s group includes subsidiaries like Cholamandalam Securities Limited, Cholamandalam Home Finance Limited, and Payswiff Technologies, strengthening its diversified portfolio.
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