Jasmeet Bhatia
CHRO - Ashok Leyland | Executive Coach & Confidant to Senior Leaders | Culture Architect | Storyteller | Future of Work
Ashok Leyland•Chennai
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I believe the most powerful thing a leader can do is make another leader better.That belief has shaped every role I've held — from the factory floors of industrial giants to the global corridors of MNC technology companies. Across Ashok Leyland, Thermax, Carrier & Honeywell, I've spent my career at the intersection of people and business — not as a bystander, but as a builder.I'm a storyteller at heart. I've found that the best HR strategies don't live in frameworks or decks — they live in the conversations that shift how a leader sees themselves, their team, and what's possible. As CHRO, I partner with senior leaders not just to solve people problems, but to help them ask better questions, lead with more clarity, and build organizations that outlast any one person's tenure.My coaching mindset isn't a side practice. It's the lens through which I approach organization design, culture transformation, and leadership development. Whether I'm navigating a complex global matrix, driving large-scale change, or sitting across from a senior leader in a moment of honest reflection — I show up as a coach and a confidant.What I bring to the table:→ 25+ years across manufacturing, technology & industrial sectors (MNC and Indian conglomerates)→ Deep expertise in HR strategy, org design, change management & leadership development→ A track record of aligning people strategy with business outcomes — in high-growth and high-pressure environments→ Fluency in operating across geographies, cultures, and leadership styles→ Six Sigma Green Belt | Certified CoachWhat drives me: Building cultures where leaders thrive, people do their best work, and the organization evolves faster than the market demands it to.If you're a leader navigating transformation, building a high-performance culture, or just want to think out loud — I'd love to connect.
Career Timeline
- Ashok LeylandCurrent2026–Present· 8 mos
- President and Chief Human Resources OfficerCurrent2026–Present
- Nov 2020–2026· 5 yrs 2 mos
- Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources OfficerNov 2020–2026
- Mar 2016–Nov 2020· 4 yrs 8 mos
- HR Director South Asia PacificApr 2019–Nov 2020
- HR Director - IndiaMar 2016–Apr 2019
- Jun 2015–Feb 2016· 8 mos
- Vice President, Human ResourcesJun 2015–Feb 2016
- Aug 2007–May 2015· 7 yrs 9 mos
- Director, Human ResourcesJun 2014–May 2015
- HR Head Honeywell TurboJun 2012–Jun 2014
- HR Leader - Honeywell International2010–Jul 2012
- Country HR Manager -UOPAug 2007–2010
- Feb 2006–Aug 2007· 1 yr 6 mos
- Senior ConsultantFeb 2006–Aug 2007
- 2003–Aug 2004· 1 yr 7 mos
- Unit Manager2003–Aug 2004
- 1999–2003· 4 yrs
- Manager, Human Resources1999–2003
Education
MBA
HR
Management Development Institute, Gurgaon