Syed Gaous has been elevated at HDFC ERGO General Insurance as Deputy Vice President – Human Resources, marking a significant milestone in his extensive career across leading financial institutions. With a professional journey spanning over a decade, Syed brings with him a deep understanding of human capital strategy, business HR partnering, and people analytics that will be instrumental in supporting HDFC ERGO’s organizational objectives and enhancing employee engagement.
Prior to this, Syed served as Assistant Vice President – Human Resources at Axis Bank, where he was responsible for overseeing HR functions for the West 1 Hub. His strategic approach helped drive performance outcomes and strengthen business alignment. At Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance, he held multiple leadership roles over a five-year tenure, where he led corporate HR initiatives and business partnering across key verticals. He also worked with Indiabulls Housing Finance in a regional HR leadership capacity, overseeing operations across the South and East regions.
In his new role, Syed will lead the HR function for the Bancassurance vertical at HDFC ERGO and take charge of the company’s people analytics initiatives. His expertise in developing data-driven HR interventions, streamlining recruitment processes, and nurturing employee value propositions is expected to further elevate HDFC ERGO’s people strategy.
With a consistent track record in strategic HR management, Syed’s appointment reinforces HDFC ERGO’s commitment to strengthening its talent function. His leadership will play a key role in driving organizational efficiency and delivering a superior employee experience aligned with the company’s long-term vision.