Kirloskar Oil Engines has appointed Kiran Bhagnure-Khapre as chief human resources officer (CHRO), previously serving as head-C&B, talent acquisition, and HR operational excellence.
Kiran Bhagnure-Khapre, an alumna of Tata Institute of Social Sciences and IIM Ahmedabad, has a diverse career background, including roles at Convergys, e-Zest Solutions, and Cummins India.
She held various HR leadership roles at Cummins India before joining Kirloskar Oil Engines in March 2023 as HR head-power generation business and Kagal plant, and later promoted to head-C&B, talent acquisition, and HR operational excellence.
Known for building strong employee relationships, Bhagnure-Khapre's new role as CHRO at Kirloskar Oil Engines will leverage her empathetic, analytic, and diligent approach to HR management.