HDFC Bank has appointed Vibhash Naik as its new Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO), starting on February 1, 2026. The Board of Directors had approved the appointment in Nov.25 based on recommendations from the Governance, Nomination, and Remuneration Committee.
Before this appointment, Naik was the Chief Human Resources Officer at HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd where he led Human Resources, Learning and Development, and Corporate Administration. During his 14 years at HDFC Life, he played a key role in building a technology-driven HR system focused on improving employee experience and reinforcing organizational culture.
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With more than 25 years of experience in Talent Management, Organization Development, Performance Management, HR Technology, and Rewards, Naik has held leadership roles at Lehman Brothers, Religare Macquarie, Tata Interactive, and Atos Origin.
He holds Master’s degree in Labour Studies from the University of Mumbai.





