Knauf India names Pallavi Poddar as CHRO
Prior to this, Pallavi Poddar served as Chief Human Resources Officer at Fenesta Windows
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Published: Apr 8, 2026 1:22 PM | 1 min read
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Knauf India has appointed Pallavi Poddar as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).
Pallavi brings over two decades of experience across industries, with a background in talent strategy, organisational development, and HR.
Prior to joining Knauf India, Pallavi was CHRO at Fenesta Windows, where she led talent strategy. She has also held roles at organisations such as Ingersoll Rand, Schneider Electric and Nestlé, including serving as Regional HR Director for India, the Middle East and Africa at Ingersoll Rand.
Sumit Bidani, CEO of Knauf India, shared: "As we continue to expand our presence in India, building strong teams and a clear people strategy remains a priority. Pallavi brings a balanced and thoughtful approach to people and organisation building. Her experience will be important as we continue to strengthen our teams and support the company’s growth journey."
Pallavi Poddar said, "I’m grateful to begin this new chapter with Knauf India. Every transition brings with it learning, reflection, and renewed energy, and I’m looking forward to contributing to the next phase of the company’s journey. I’m excited to work closely with teams across the organisation to build a strong, collaborative environment and create meaningful impact together.”
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