Utsav Khandelwal

CEO

Gurgaon, Haryana, India20 yrs 10 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

20+ years of HR leadership experience across diverse industries.
Recognized as one of the Most Influential HR Leaders.
Expert in building inclusive and high-performing workplaces.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader with expertise in organizational transformation across multiple sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Change ManagementTalent ManagementOrganizational EffectivenessEmployee EngagementIndustrial RelationsRetail Management

Other Skills

Organizational RedesignCapability BuildingEmployee RelationsCorporate Spin-offsStrategic HR Business PartneringHR Metrics FrameworkTalent AcquisitionLearning & DevelopmentCompetency MappingEmployee Referral Program DesignCustomer EngagementCorporate StrategyEnvironmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)Business EthicsCorporate Governance

About

Seasoned HR leader with 20+ years of experience across FMCD, Healthcare, IT, and Retail. Currently serving as Group CHRO at Jaquar Group, I partner with business leaders to build future-ready, high-performing workforces and enable organizational growth through people, culture, and capability. Recognized with awards like HR 40Under40 and Most Influential HR Leaders, I bring expertise in leadership development, corporate spin-offs, scaling high-growth enterprises, and leading complex transformations in global matrixed environments. My focus lies in creating inclusive, high-trust workplaces, shaping leadership pipelines, and positioning HR as a true value driver. Passionate about building agile organizations where people thrive, culture inspires, and business goals are consistently exceeded through strategic HR leadership.

Experience

20 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

5 yrs

Average Tenure

8 mos

Current Experience

Jaquar & company private limited

Chief Human Resources Officer

Aug 2025 – Present · 8 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Zimmer biomet

2 roles

Director & Head Human Resources, India

Promoted

Feb 2022 – Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 6 mos

I successfully led transformative HR initiatives that aligned talent strategies with evolving business needs.
Spearheaded business transformation through Organizational Redesign and Change Management, resulting in a remarkable ~40% boost in productivity.
Designed capability-building programs that supported company growth and succession planning.
Championed employee relations initiatives, promoting open communication and a positive workplace culture.
Orchestrated corporate spin-offs and new entity setups, driving impactful organizational change.

Organizational RedesignChange ManagementCapability BuildingEmployee RelationsCorporate Spin-offsTalent Management

Senior HRBP & Capability Building Leader

Jan 2018 – Jan 2022 · 4 yrs

Genpact

Senior Manager HR

Feb 2015 – Jan 2018 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Gurgaon, India

Led strategic HR business partnering across multiple healthcare accounts, enhancing the employee lifecycle for a geographically dispersed workforce within a dynamic global matrix structure.
Implemented innovative HR practices focused on Integration, Engagement, Communication, and Monitoring, boosting organizational effectiveness.
Developed a comprehensive HR metrics framework, achieving a 20% increase in employee retention through a revitalized reward program.

Strategic HR Business PartneringHR Metrics FrameworkEmployee EngagementOrganizational Effectiveness

Whirlpool corporation

3 roles

Corporate HR

Promoted

Oct 2012 – Feb 2015 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Orchestrated the transformation of HR functions at Whirlpool, advancing from a Plant HR role to Corporate COE role in Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Development across multiple locations.
Led talent engagement and acquisition initiatives for India, enhancing the recruitment process.
Developed an employee engagement framework, significantly improving workforce morale and retention.
Implemented a comprehensive Employee Assistance & Wellness Program, promoting employee well-being.
Spearheaded the GPTW and Aon study, contributing to Whirlpool's recognition as a Best Employer.

Employee EngagementTalent AcquisitionLearning & DevelopmentTalent Management

Deputy Manager - Plant HR

Jul 2009 – Oct 2012 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Directed comprehensive HR and Industrial Relations operations for Whirlpool’s Pune and Faridabad plants, enhancing workforce management and operational efficiency.
Designed and implemented various initiatives for blue-collar and white-collar staff, including competency mapping, skill matrix, employee engagement framework, shopfloor workforce management, factory administration, and creating positive employee relations
Played a pivotal role in negotiating and finalizing two Long Term Settlements, demonstrating expertise in industrial relations and contributing to long-term organizational stability.
Recruitment & Selection, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, L&D, Manpower Planning, Contract Labor, Temp Staffing, Vendor Management, Plant Administration, Union Handling and Industrial Relations

Competency MappingEmployee EngagementIndustrial Relations