Welspun World Appoints Vikram Bector as HR Chief

17 Oct 2023 CW Team

As the Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Mr. Bector will play a pivotal role in redefining the organization's human resources strategies and practices. His focus will be on instilling an ownership mindset and driving substantial changes in technology, skill development, agile partnerships, and cultural stewardship. These changes are all aimed at enriching the employee experience and making a positive impact on the business.

Bringing over three decades of expertise in the HR field, Mr. Bector expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunities ahead, stating, "These are exciting times for all the businesses within Welspun World. Each of them is on a fast-track growth trajectory, and I am thrilled to embark on this new journey as the Group Chief Human Resources Officer." He added, "Together with the team, I look forward to contributing to the profitable growth of each of our businesses by fostering a culture of innovation, diversity, and employee engagement. We aspire to create a brighter future for our employees and the communities we serve."

Before joining Welspun World, Vikram Bector held the position of President and Group CHRO at Piramal Group, where he played a pivotal role in shaping an award-winning high-performance culture. He holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance, is a Certified Human Resource Executive (CHRE), and is also a member of Canada's Human Resources Professionals Association. With over 35 years of transformative experience in Human Resources, he has made a lasting impact on leading global corporations across diverse sectors, including Pharma, Financial Services, Automobiles, Oil and Gas, IT, and Consulting.

Welspun World, a rapidly expanding global conglomerate, has made a significant addition to its leadership team with the appointment of Vikram Bector as Director and Group Chief Human Resources Officer, effective as of October 16, 2023. This strategic move underscores Welspun World's commitment to nurturing a talent and culture-driven work environment in line with its overarching vision. As the Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Mr. Bector will play a pivotal role in redefining the organization's human resources strategies and practices. His focus will be on instilling an ownership mindset and driving substantial changes in technology, skill development, agile partnerships, and cultural stewardship. These changes are all aimed at enriching the employee experience and making a positive impact on the business. Bringing over three decades of expertise in the HR field, Mr. Bector expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunities ahead, stating, These are exciting times for all the businesses within Welspun World. Each of them is on a fast-track growth trajectory, and I am thrilled to embark on this new journey as the Group Chief Human Resources Officer. He added, Together with the team, I look forward to contributing to the profitable growth of each of our businesses by fostering a culture of innovation, diversity, and employee engagement. We aspire to create a brighter future for our employees and the communities we serve. Before joining Welspun World, Vikram Bector held the position of President and Group CHRO at Piramal Group, where he played a pivotal role in shaping an award-winning high-performance culture. He holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance, is a Certified Human Resource Executive (CHRE), and is also a member of Canada's Human Resources Professionals Association. With over 35 years of transformative experience in Human Resources, he has made a lasting impact on leading global corporations across diverse sectors, including Pharma, Financial Services, Automobiles, Oil and Gas, IT, and Consulting.