Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, August 2026 — SPARSH Hospitals, a Bengaluru-based healthcare group with a growing network of eight multispecialty hospitals across Karnataka, has appointed Kalappa K.B. as Group Chief Human Resources Officer as the organisation strengthens its leadership team for its next phase of growth and transformation. With over two decades of experience across hospitality, healthcare, and retail, Kalappa will play a key role in shaping the organization’s people, culture and organisational capabilities as SPARSH continues to scale.
In his role as Group CHRO, Kalappa will play a key role in shaping SPARSH’s people, culture and organisational capabilities as the group enters its next phase of growth. His focus will be on strengthening leadership, driving talent and development strategies, fostering a high-performance culture and creating an employee experience that enables people to thrive. Working under the leadership of Mr. Jasdeep Singh, Group CEO, SPARSH Hospitals, Kalappa will lead the transformation of SPARSH’s people practices through agile HR, technology and AI, enabling a more future-ready and data-driven organisation. Together, they will work towards positioning SPARSH as one of the most sought-after organisations to work for, where people can grow, thrive and build meaningful careers.
Commenting on the appointment, Dr. Sharan Shivaraj Patil, Chairman, Founder and Chief Orthopaedic Surgeon, SPARSH Hospitals, said, “At SPARSH Hospitals, we believe that our people are at the heart of everything we do. As we grow, our people strategy must evolve alongside our clinical and organisational ambitions. Kalappa brings strong healthcare experience, strategic HR expertise and a people-first approach. We are pleased to welcome him and are confident that his leadership will further strengthen our culture and organisational capabilities.”
Prior to joining SPARSH Hospitals, Kalappa served as Chief People Officer at Mountain Trail Foods Pvt. Ltd. (Chai Point). His career spans leadership roles across healthcare organisations including Columbia Asia Hospitals and Aster DM Healthcare, as well as leading hospitality brands such as InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Hilton, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts and Taj Hotels. His experience includes HR transformation & Digitization, talent management, leadership development and organisational change.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Kalappa K.B., Chief Human Resources Officer, SPARSH Hospitals, said, “I am excited to join SPARSH Hospitals and contribute to an organisation where people and purpose are central to creating meaningful impact. Healthcare is a sector where employee experience directly influences patient care. My priority will be to build an inclusive, high-performance and future-ready culture while strengthening talent, leadership capabilities and employee engagement. I look forward to partnering with the leadership team and employees as SPARSH enters its next phase of growth.”
Kalappa has been recognised for his work in people management and organisational transformation and was named among the Most Inspiring Chief People Officers in India 2025. His appointment further reinforces SPARSH Hospitals’ commitment to building a strong people ecosystem that supports excellence in patient care and organisational performance.
SPARSH Group of Hospitals is one of Karnataka’s leading multispecialty healthcare providers, delivering advanced, technology-enabled care with a strong focus on clinical excellence, innovation, and ethical medical practice. With a network of 8 hospitals, over 1,600 beds, 600+ consultants, and 3,400+ employees, SPARSH offers comprehensive care across 50+ specialties. Having touched over 1.5 million lives and serving patients from more than 14 countries, SPARSH Hospital continues to set benchmarks in patient outcomes while making world-class healthcare accessible across Karnataka and beyond.
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