Ankur Baruah has officially taken charge as Director (Human Resources) at Oil India Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. With a professional journey spanning over three decades, Ankur brings deep expertise in human resource management and strategic leadership to one of the country’s premier Oil & Gas companies. Prior to this elevation, he held the position of Executive Director (HR) at Oil India Limited, where he spearheaded key initiatives across the HR spectrum.
Ankur holds an MBA in Human Resources and a PhD in Business Administration. He is also certified in IPMA Project Management and accredited in Psychometric Testing, reflecting his focus on both academic excellence and practical application. Throughout his career at Oil India Limited, Ankur has led functions such as manpower planning, talent acquisition, performance management, and stakeholder engagement. His strategic contributions have aligned people practices with business priorities, fostering a resilient and inclusive organizational culture.
A driving force behind Oil India Limited’s transformation into a benchmark for HR excellence, Ankur has been instrumental in implementing progressive policies that have enhanced the company’s reputation in the energy sector. Known for his human-centric approach, he has cultivated work environments that prioritize employee well-being and drive sustainable growth. His ability to balance operational efficiency with empathetic leadership has won admiration across the industry.
Ankur’s efforts have been recognized at both national and international levels. He has represented Oil India Limited on numerous prestigious HR platforms and has earned distinctions such as the Most Iconic HR Leader and HR Excellence Award. As he steps into the role of Director-HR, Ankur is expected to continue his legacy of empowering people and strengthening the organization’s human capital agenda.