Kotak Mahindra Bank has appointed Anupam Kaura as chief human resources officer (CHRO) to spearhead its organisational transformation. Kaura joins Kotak from Crisil, London, where he was global CHRO. In the past year, Kotak has made global hires for key business priorities such as technology, customer experience, and product.

Kaura brings with him over 25 years of experience in leadership roles across Indian and global banking and finance companies. He has an extensive background in strategic HR leadership, business partnering, compensation and benefits management, boards, and HR consulting. Additionally, he took on a leadership position in the acquisition of a fintech startup, overseeing the acquisitions and integration processes for companies based in India, the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.

Prior to Crisil, Kauna has held key HR roles in reputed organizations such as IDFC Bank, Citi, AXA, and PwC, managing diverse functions and leading significant initiatives .He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Delhi University and a master?s degree in personnel management & industrial relations from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).