Kalpan Desai named Chief Human Resources Officer for Atrangii & Ullu OTT

Atrangii and Ullu OTT have appointed Kalpan Desai as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for the platforms. With nearly two decades of cross-industry experience, Kalpan brings a wealth of HR leadership and strategic expertise to the organization. His last stint was as Vice President – Human Resources at Sony Pictures Networks, where he spearheaded talent strategies. He has also held key leadership roles at Viacom18, GroupM, and Jana Small Finance Bank, where he successfully led digital HR transformations, designed people strategies for domestic and international markets, and cultivated high-performance work cultures.

In his new role, Kalpan will be responsible for cementing the leadership pipeline, fostering a performance-driven and HR transformation, and aligning HR strategies with the business goals of Atrangii and Ullu. His focus will be on people-first outcomes enhancing productivity, building a strong employer brand and nurturing talent.

Speaking about the appointment, Pradeep Sethia, CFO of Ullu, shared, “Kalpan Desai’s appointment is a strategic move to further our mission of building a conscious, people-centric organization. We are confident that with his leadership, we will continue to elevate our employee experience and organizational excellence. His proven expertise in organizational design, leadership development, and employee engagement will be pivotal in shaping the next phase of growth for our OTT platforms.”

On his appointment, Kalpan Desai commented, “It is a great privilege to join one of India’s leading OTT platforms. I am inspired by the vision of the leadership and the commitment of the teams behind Ullu and Atrangii. I look forward to contributing to a workplace that drives productivity, embraces diversity, and is committed to fostering innovation. Together, we aim to set new benchmarks in employee engagement and organizational development while delivering exceptional content to audiences across India and beyond.”

With Kalpan Desai at the helm of Human resources for Atrangii and Ullu, the platforms are set to enter a new chapter, focused on people, performance, and purpose. The platforms continue to deliver a diverse slate of content, aiming to captivate audiences while setting new standards in digital entertainment.