About

Ruhie Pande is the Group Chief Human Resources Officer and Head of Marketing and Communications at Sterlite Power. In her role, she spearheads HR leadership and talent management across the group. She plays a pivotal role in shaping Sterlite Power’s culture and strategic direction, with a core focus on fostering diversity and inclusion across all levels of the organization.  

Known for her empathetic approach, Ruhie excels in driving effective HR strategies that resonate with individuals and organizations alike. Her passion for individual and organizational psychology is reflected in her MSC in Industrial and Occupational Psychology from Birkbeck College, London. She is also a certified PCC coach, providing leadership coaching within her organization and offering pro bono services externally.

Ruhie’s commitment to driving organizational excellence and her track record of industry recognition underscore her dedication to elevating HR practices and fostering talent development at every turn.

With a rich background spanning two decades, she has consistently delivered impactful strategies, leveraging her expertise across diverse sectors including finance, real estate, fashion, IT, and FMCG. Ruhie has navigated HR challenges through growth phases, transformations, and start-up ventures. Prior to her tenure at Sterlite Power, she held leadership roles at Godrej, Marico, Kaya, Reliance Brands, NIIT, and ITC, earning accolades such as the 100 Most Influential HR Leaders in India by CHRO Asia, 25 Most Talented HR Professionals in Retail by Asia Retail Congress, and Leading Woman in HR by IIGBI at the 4th Women Leaders Awards in India.

Outside Commitments:

An accomplished leader and domain expert, Ruhie is a part of many domestic and international HR and leadership forums. Additionally, she is a member of many women forums and has been mentoring young women leaders.

Personal:

Ruhie is interested in research and aims to conduct and publish research papers focused on diversity and inclusion. She loves to write articles on social media and for publications. She is also an animal lover and volunteers for animal welfare.