
Havells India Ltd. has announced the elevation of Preemita Singh as its new President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Previously serving as Executive Vice President and CHRO, Preemita has been instrumental in leading the company’s people strategy, driving culture transformation, and reinforcing Havells’ position as a leading employer in the consumer electricals industry.
With over 20 years of diverse HR leadership experience, Preemita brings a unique blend of strategic insight and operational excellence. Her career spans several high-impact roles at renowned organizations, including Hero FinCorp, ICRA, Axis Max Life Insurance, RBS, CSC, EY, and Thermax. Her leadership has consistently focused on building agile, future-ready workforces through robust talent development, diversity initiatives, and forward-looking workforce planning.
At Havells, she is credited with strengthening employee engagement, streamlining HR processes, and nurturing a performance-driven culture. As she steps into this expanded leadership role, Preemita is expected to further shape the company’s human capital agenda, aligning it with Havells’ long-term vision for innovation, sustainability, and growth.
Her appointment reflects Havells’ commitment to people-first leadership and signals a continued focus on attracting, developing, and retaining top talent across its operations.