New CHRO Aniruddha Khekale to Steer HR Strategy at Waaree Energies

Waaree Energies Limited, India's leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules, has announced the appointment of Aniruddha Khekale as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Khekale joins the company at a pivotal moment as it seeks to maintain its position in the rapidly growing renewable energy sector.

In a statement, Khekale expressed his enthusiasm for joining Waaree Energies, “The opportunity to establish a strong foundation of people and culture for an organization is incredibly exciting and that is what attracted me to join Waaree Energies Limited. As CHRO, I am dedicated to leveraging my experience in human resources and leadership development to build a high performing, engaged workforce." He further added, "My goal is to identify and nurture the critical capabilities our organization needs, and to implement approaches to attract and retain Talent."

As the new CHRO, Aniruddha Khekale will leverage his extensive experience in human resources to spearhead Waaree Energies' HR strategies, with a focus on digital transformation, talent management, and employee engagement initiatives.

More About Aniruddha Khekale

Khekale is a human resources leader with over 30 years of experience in Human Resources Management and Business Transformation, including Digital Transformation, Lean, TQM and Six Sigma, Organisation Design, and Leadership & Talent. His expertise in leading numerous Expansions, Mergers and Acquisitions, Consolidation, Integration, and Cultural Transformation initiatives positions him as a key asset in Waaree Energies' growth strategy.

With an installed production capacity of 12 GW as of June 2023, Waaree Energies is on a significant growth trajectory. The company’s decision to bring Khekale on board underscores its commitment to strengthening its human resources strategy as it continues to expand.