Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India – May 2025 – Sanjay Ghodawat Group (SGG) has announced the appointment of Santosh Rudrawar as Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). A transformational HR leader with over 25 years of multi-sectoral experience, Santosh joins SGG with a mission to align the Group’s people strategy with its business growth agenda, focusing on leadership development, HR process automation, digital capability building, and inclusive, high-performance culture.
Most recently, Santosh served as Strategic Advisor to organizations in the infrastructure, auto ancillary, and agro-industrial sectors, where he led transformation and realignment programs. Prior to this, he was a part of the Global HR team at Aliaxis, where he influenced global policy design and strategic HR initiatives.
During his impactful tenure as CHRO at Ashirvad by Aliaxis, Santosh led the organization through a period of significant expansion—growing operations from 2 to 26 plants and transforming it into a pan-India market leader. His leadership was instrumental in establishing the Ashirvad Academy, launching digital platforms for learning, and winning multiple Great Place to Work certifications and Golden Peacock Awards for HR Excellence.
Earlier, Santosh held leadership positions at Larsen & Toubro, Spicer India Ltd, and IAI Industries, where he managed HR strategy, employee engagement, industrial relations, and talent development at scale. A Prosci-certified change leader, he holds dual qualifications in engineering and management, along with advanced HR certifications including POSH and psychometric analysis.
About Sanjay Ghodawat Group
Founded in 1993, Sanjay Ghodawat Group (SGG) is a fast-growing diversified conglomerate with interests in Aviation, Consumer Products, Education, Energy, Realty, and Retail. Headquartered in Maharashtra, SGG has established itself as a name synonymous with innovation and impact, with over 10,000 employees, a global customer base, and 21,000+ students enrolled in its education institutions. Guided by the visionary leadership of Mr. Sanjay Ghodawat, the group continues to bring quality products and services that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
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