IIFL Home Finance, a housing finance company, has strengthened its leadership team with key appointments. The company has named Aarti Marwaha Upadhyay as chief human resources officer (CHRO). The appointments come at a time when affordable housing is expanding into regional markets.
As CHRO, Upadhyay will drive talent management, leadership development, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and cultural transformation. Prior to this, she was associated with Devyani International as its chief people officer (CPO). In this role, she was responsible for developing meaningful and achievable HR operational plans to support the delivery of the organisational objectives and vision.
With nearly two decades of experience, she has worked across industries including retail, telecom, NBFCs and energy. She previously held leadership roles at several renowned brands such as Walmart, Lenskart and Religare Enterprises.
Commenting on her new role, Upadhyay said she is committed to building future-ready talent and fostering an inclusive, innovative workplace. “I believe every individual has the potential to be a game changer if they are supported and empowered in the right way,” she noted.
In similar lines, the company has also roped in Ajay Sachdewa as group chief business officer. Sachdewa, in his role as group chief business officer, will focus on expanding distribution, enhancing sales productivity, and strengthening customer relationships. With over 20 years in financial services and housing finance, he has held senior positions at Axis Bank, HDFC, and HDFC Sales.
These appointments highlight IIFL Home Finance’s dual focus on scaling operations and fostering a people-first culture to support its mission of financial inclusion and accessible home ownership.
