In a recent development, Polycab India, a provider of electrical solutions, has announced the appointment of Ashish Kakkar as their new Executive President and Chief Human Resources Officer.

Prior to joining Polycab India, Kakkar held the position of CHRO at ICICI Home Finance Company. With an extensive professional background, he has served in various capacities at esteemed organizations such as ICICI Bank, 3i Infotech, ICICI Prudential AMC, and PepsiCo India Holdings.

Bringing in a wealth of experience spanning over 27 years, Kakkar is noted for his expertise in management, organizational development, talent management, leadership cultivation, and operational efficiency, as per an official statement.

Kakkar’s educational credentials include a Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Human Resource Development from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune; a Master of Labour Laws and Labour Welfare from Symbiosis Law College, Pune University; and a Bachelor of Science from Naval Academy, Goa University.