New Delhi, India, October 2025 — The National HRD Network (NHRDN) has announced its Leadership Team for the term 2025–27, ushering in a new era of collaboration and innovation under the leadership of Dr. C. Jayakumar, the newly appointed National President of NHRDN. Dr. Jayakumar, who also serves as Executive Vice President & CHRO at Larsen & Toubro, succeeds Prem Singh, marking a new chapter in NHRDN’s mission to strengthen India’s HR community and shape the future of work.
The newly appointed team brings together some of India’s most distinguished HR leaders from diverse industries and sectors, all embodying the vision of NHRDN — to strengthen the HR community and shape the future of work through collaboration, learning, and thought leadership.
The National Office Bearers for the 2025–27 term are:
- Mr. K. S. Bakshi, National Secretary, NHRDN & Group Head – Human Resources, InterGlobe Enterprises
- Mr. Amitabh Singh, National Treasurer, NHRDN & CHRO, ICICI Home Finance Company Ltd
Regional leadership will be spearheaded by accomplished professionals serving as Regional Presidents:
- North Region: Mr. Yuvaraj Srivastava, Group Chief Human Resource Officer, MakeMyTrip.com
- South Region: Dr. Vipul Singh, HR Head, Lloyds Banking Group
- West Region: Mr. K. S. Shetty, Director HR, HPCL
- East Region: Dr. Tapas Kumar Pattanayak, Director (Human Resources), National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
In addition, the National President’s Nominees include:
- Ms. Rajkamal Vempati, Group Executive & Head Human Resources, Axis Bank
- Prof. Vinita Sahay, Director, IIM Bodh Gaya
In announcing the new team, Dr. C. Jayakumar emphasized that this leadership collective would further strengthen NHRDN’s mission of fostering capability development, encouraging thought exchange, and creating a platform for HR leaders to contribute meaningfully to India’s talent and business ecosystem.
The National HRD Network is India’s premier association of professionals committed to promoting the HRD movement and enhancing the capabilities of human resource professionals to create value for organizations and society. Established in 1985, NHRDN was founded by pioneering HR leaders and academicians from institutions such as Larsen & Toubro, Bank of Baroda, TVS Group, Steel Authority of India, IIM Ahmedabad, and XLRI Jamshedpur. Signatories to the Memorandum of Association included Dr. T. V. Rao, Fr. E. Abraham, Dr. K. K. Verma, Dr. Anil Khandelwal, Dr. D. M. Pestonjee, Mr. G. K. Ghosh, Dr. Kakoli Saha, and Mr. J. K. Parikh, and the Network was registered as a Society and Trust on December 6, 1986 at Ahmedabad.
NHRDN operates through approximately 30 regional chapters across India, encompassing a strong community of over 9,800 members. Each chapter actively conducts events, training programs, and forums to advance HR knowledge and practice, while the National Executive Board coordinates efforts at the national level. The Network’s activities — encompassing education, training, research, and experience sharing — are managed by HR professionals in an honorary capacity, reflecting their deep commitment to giving back to the profession.
This newly appointed leadership team under Dr. Jayakumar’s guidance is poised to continue NHRDN’s legacy of empowering HR professionals and contributing to India’s journey toward a more inclusive and competitive workforce.
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