Seasoned HR leader joins to lead the company’s people strategy and organisational transformation as Onida accelerates its next phase of growth
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, July 2026 — Onida Electronics Limited (BSE: MIRCELECTR), one of India’s most iconic consumer electronics brands, today announced the appointment of Neelam Sanguri as its Chief People Officer. Based in Mumbai, she will lead the company’s people strategy, talent agenda, leadership development and organisational transformation initiatives, and will report to the Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director.
Neelam brings over 16 years of leadership experience across consumer durables, technology, edu-tech and financial services, with expertise spanning talent strategy, organisational development, culture transformation, employee engagement and leadership development.
Prior to joining Onida, she served as Chief People Officer & Chief Customer Officer at Credilio Financial Technologies, where she established and scaled the company’s people function while supporting rapid business growth. She also served as Director – Talent Transformation at EZScholar Edutech, leading strategic talent initiatives to drive organisational growth and transformation. During her nearly seven-year tenure at BSH Household Appliances Manufacturing, Neelam led learning and development, employee engagement and internal communications while driving leadership development, performance management and organisation wide culture initiatives. She has also held excellent execution roles at HCL Technologies and Altisource Business Solutions, driving people transformation.
She holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management from XLRI Jamshedpur and was an Expert Resource at the Delhi Management Association.
Commenting on the appointment, Gunjan Srivastava, Chief Executive Officer, Onida Electronics Limited, said: “At Onida, our transformation extends beyond products and technology. It is equally about building an organisation that attracts, develops and empowers exceptional talent. As we continue to strengthen our position in India’s consumer durables market, our people will remain at the heart of this journey. Neelam brings deep expertise in building high performing organisations and creating cultures that enable innovation, agility and growth. We are delighted to welcome her to the leadership team and look forward to the impact she will create.”
Speaking on her appointment, Neelam Sanguri, Chief People Officer, Onida Electronics Limited, said: “Onida is one of India’s most recognised and trusted brands with a rich legacy and an exciting future. As the company continues its transformation journey, I look forward to building a people first organisation that nurtures talent, fosters collaboration and enables every employee to contribute meaningfully to the company’s growth ambitions. It is a privilege to be part of this exciting chapter for the brand.”
Neelam’s appointment underscores Onida’s continued investment in leadership capabilities as the company advances its long-term growth strategy and strengthens its position in India’s rapidly evolving consumer durables market.
About Onida Electronics Limited (ONIDA-RE | 751009 | INE831A20010)
Onida Electronics Limited (formerly MIRC Electronics Limited) was founded in 1981 and became a household name in India through its pioneering Colour Television offerings and iconic “Devil” advertising campaign. The company expanded into multiple home appliance categories including washing machines, air conditioners, microwave ovens, flat panel TVs, mobile handsets, and LED lighting. With 35 warehouses and a nationwide distribution network, Onida continues to focus on innovation-led growth and product differentiation across India’s competitive consumer durables market.
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