Arun Rajan

Group CHRO @ Blue Star Limited

Blue Star Limited•Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Experience23+ Years

LevelCXO

Executive Overview

I am passionate about enabling individuals and businesses succeed by unlocking their potential. In my journey as a Human Resources professional, I have led large and high impact portfolios across India and AMAP (Africa, Middle East & Asia Pacific) across varied sectors and different phases of business evolution. My experience encompasses a variety of roles across Strategic Business Partnering, Talent Management & Leadership Development, Organization Effectiveness, Mergers & Integration and Change Management.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history

Blue Star LimitedCurrent
Feb 2025–Present· 1 yr 8 mos
- Chief Human Resources Officer, GroupCurrent
  Feb 2025–Present
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.
Aug 2023–Feb 2025· 1 yr 6 mos
- Head, HR - Pantaloons, Style Up & Marigold Lane
  Aug 2023–Feb 2025
Vodafone Idea Limited
Sep 2018–Aug 2023· 4 yrs 11 mos
- Executive Vice President, HR - Consumer & Enterprise Businesses, Employee Relations
  Sep 2018–Aug 2023
Vodafone
Jul 2011–Aug 2018· 7 yrs 1 mo
- Senior Vice President, HR - Consumer Business and National Operations, Employee Relations
  Nov 2016–Aug 2018
- Regional Head of Organisation Effectiveness & Change | AMAP markets
  Mar 2014–Oct 2016
- HR Business Partner - Vodafone Business Services
  Jul 2011–Feb 2014
Tata AIA Life Insurance
Aug 2004–Jun 2011· 6 yrs 10 mos
- Head of Performance Management, Rewards & Recognition
  Jul 2008–Jun 2011
- HR Business Partner - Southern Region
  Nov 2005–Jul 2008
- Talent Acquisition Specialist
  Aug 2004–Oct 2005
Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India)
Jul 2003–Aug 2004· 1 yr 1 mo
- Trainee, Management
  Jul 2003–Aug 2004