SKF India Ltd. (Automotive) has announced the appointment of Bhavna Panigrahi as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective January 1,2026.As CHRO, Bhavna will lead the organization’s people andorganizational strategy, with responsibility for talentmanagement, HR operations, industrial relations,leadership development, and organizationaleffectiveness. She will work closely with the leadershipteam to support business priorities, enable long-term growth, and strengthen a culture rooted in inclusion, performance, and innovation.Bhavna brings over 18 years of rich experience in HumanResources, having contributed to several leadingorganizations. She joined SKF India in 2022 as HR Head –Technology Development and later took on the role ofHead HR for the Automotive business. In these roles, shespearheaded strategic initiatives across people experience, talent acquisition, and Diversity,Equity & Inclusion (DEI), driving impactful outcomes and strengtheningbusinessperformance.Bhavna shared: “Calm leadership and inclusive innovation unlock creativity and resilience.As SKF India enters its next phase of growth, I am committed to building people strategiesthat are closely aligned with business goals, strengthen leadership capability, and foster aninclusive environment where individuals and teams can thrive. At SKF, we move people further and I look
