Waaree Group appointed Aniruddha Khekale as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this role, Aniruddha will lead the HR function across Waaree’s global operations, with a focus on strategic HR initiatives, talent management, and enhancing the organization’s human capital to support its rapid growth in the solar energy sector.
Before joining Waaree Group, Aniruddha served as Senior Vice President & Head of Human Resources at Adani Electricity for over a year, overseeing HR for power generation, transmission, and distribution. Prior to that, he was the Executive Vice President & Head of HR Business Excellence and EHS at CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited, where he led HR for three business verticals and 18 manufacturing units.
Aniruddha also spent 11 years at Emerson Automation Solutions as Group Director – Human Resources, India, where he played a key role in strategic HR leadership, including successful mergers and acquisitions, business and cultural transformations, and leadership development. His earlier experience includes HR leadership roles at Danaher – Portescap India, Cummins India Limited, and Varroc Group, where he developed a strong foundation in HR strategy, employee relations, and organizational development.
With extensive experience in HR, coupled with his strategic vision and leadership skills, Aniruddha is well-positioned to be a valuable asset to Waaree Group as it continues to expand its presence in the global solar energy market.