Appointment Details

  • Effective Date: July 16, 2026
  • Position: Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
  • Reporting: Part of senior management team

Qualifications and Background of Dr. Ujjal Bhattacharjee

Educational Qualifications:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Management from Bharati Vidyapeeth University
  • Master of Personnel Management (MPM) from Pune University
  • Bachelor of Chemistry (Honors) from Ranchi University
  • DLL & LW from New Law College
  • Diploma in Training & Development from ISTD New Delhi
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Pune University
  • Global Advanced Management Program from ISB-Kellogg, Northwestern University

Professional Certifications:

  • Certified by T-Three, Cambridge, UK in 360-degree feedback & facilitation
  • FED Coach UK certification
  • Certified in MBTI, Predictive Index, Thomas Profile (PPA)
  • Targeted Selection Administrator DDI Hong Kong

Professional Experience:

Dr. Bhattacharjee has over 25 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, and automotive sectors in both listed and private companies. His previous roles include:

  • Director HR India & Southeast Asia at Foseco India Limited (foundry division of Vesuvius Plc.)
  • HR Director & VP Operations India at GKN Sinter Metals India
  • Vice President HR at Fresenius Kabi India
  • Group Chief Human Resources Officer at Biorad Medisys (immediately prior to joining Everest)

Areas of Expertise:

The disclosure highlights Dr. Bhattacharjee's experience in organizational transformation, culture building, talent strategy, mergers & acquisitions, industrial relations, leadership development, digital HR transformation, and setting up & operationalizing Global Capability Centre (GCC) & Greenfield projects. His leadership experience spans across India, South Asia, and South Africa.

Additional Information

  • No relationships between directors were disclosed (marked as "Not Applicable")
  • The intimation was signed by Amruta Nihar Avasare, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (Membership No.: A18844)
  • The disclosure was filed with both National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited