DN Group a conglomerate with footprints into real estate, hospitality, retail, food processing and education, has appointed Anil Mohanty as its new chief people officer (CPO). In this new role, Mohanty will be spearheading the HR function for the company.
“My role here differs from my previous positions, particularly in its strategic focus. While HR responsibilities always encompass the full spectrum of functions, this role emphasises a more strategic approach, where I’ll be deeply involved in aligning HR initiatives with the company’s growth objectives. This involves everything from designing and implementing HR interventions to establishing a more systematic and structured operational framework,” Mohanty told HRKatha.
Prior to this appointment, Mohanty served as the head-people and culture at Medikabazaar. He joined the company in 2019. In this capacity, he established a professional and tech-enabled HR and a change-management department in startup and expansion situations. Through the skills gained, he re-engineered the entire HR system in line with industry standards by establishing a proper organisational structure, policies and processes.
Mohanty was the head of HR for the rural business segment at Reliance Jio. He has a total experience of more than two decades in the HR function.
At Reliance Jio, Mohanty lead various HR assignments and projects, including the green field telecom project, which was one of the biggest HR projects in the industry. More than 20,000 people were hired for the same, with 70 plus HR teams.
He has served in various HR roles for prestigious organisations, starting with Idea (which has now merged with Vodafone) in 1996. He has also worked with Tata Teleservices, Huawei Telecommunications and Uninor.
For three decades, Mohanty worked in the telecommunication sector and healthcare, but now he has moved into a very different industry—real estate.
“Although the organisation has been running successfully for two decades, there’s a recognition that to achieve growth targets, they need to enhance their HR capabilities and ensure closer alignment between HR and business goals. This shift towards a more strategic HR partnership underscores the firm’s commitment to evolving with the times while staying true to its core values,” shares Mohanty.
“With this narrative in mind, there are countless stories we could tell about this exciting journey ahead, each one highlighting the organisation’s dedication to growth and innovation,” he adds.
A skilled HR professional, Mohanty specialises in OD interventions, performance management, talent acquisition, grievance handling, policy formation, training and development, employee relations, disciplinary proceedings, conciliation proceedings and employee- welfare programmes.