HDFC Securities has elevated Neetika Bhatia as its new chief human resource officer (CHRO). She joined the company in October 2023 as its EVP & head-human resources.
In her new role, Bhatia will oversee human resources, learning and development, as well as admin and infrastructure functions. Her focus will be on facilitating the company’s digital transformation through an enhanced employee experience, fostering upskilling and learning opportunities, and promoting an inclusive work environment.
With a wealth of experience exceeding 17 years, Bhatia specialises in talent and leadership development, rewards, and change management. She previously contributed her expertise to organisations such as Citibank, Atos Origin and Trica.
Her longest stint was with Citibank, where she spent a good 14 years of her professional journey. She joined Citibank in the year 2008 as compensation specialist, APAC.
Bhatia is “thrilled to join HDFC Securities at this pivotal moment when we are actively expanding our digital presence and assisting customers in wealth creation.”
Dhiraj Relli, MD & CEO, HDFC Securities, emphasised Bhatia’s strategic role in the growth and digital evolution of the company. He highlighted her responsibility in developing future-ready HR capabilities, shaping the organisational culture and contributing to the vision roadmap. According Relli, “Given her extensive leadership experience in both large multinational financial organisations and startups, Bhatia is seen as possessing the ideal skill set for the challenges ahead.”
Bhatia holds an MBA in human resources from the Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon.
