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Shikha possesses over 23 years of extensive HR experience, which uniquely qualifies her to lead the people strategy at Luminous Power Technologies.
Luminous Power Technologies, India's foremost energy storage solutions provider, has recently welcomed Shikha Gupta as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). The announcement was made on September 4, 2023, in Gurugram. Shikha brings with her a wealth of experience, having previously held the position of Director of HR and DEI for India and South Asia at Schneider Electric. Her addition to the Luminous team marks a significant milestone in further strengthening the company's HR capabilities.
In her new role, Shikha will report directly to Ms. Preeti Bajaj, CEO and Managing Director of Luminous Power Technologies. Her main responsibility will be to lead the human resource function, ensuring it aligns with and effectively supports the overall business plan and growth of the company. Moreover, Shikha will oversee CSR initiatives and take charge of administration duties at Luminous.
Preeti Bajaj, MD & CEO, Luminous Power Technologies, said,
"We are delighted to have Shikha joining the Luminous family. Her extensive experience in HR and DEI will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our talent resource and accelerate the organizational growth momentum. As we continue to grow and innovate in the fast-moving energy sector, Shikha’s expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping our organizational culture and building cross collaboration among the Schnieder Electric companies.”
Who is Shikha Gupta?
Shikha's career has been a remarkable journey spanning over 23 years across various industry sectors. She joined Schneider in 2011 and has since taken on multiple roles, including HR leader for R&D and international stints for the Energy Business. In her most recent position, she has been instrumental in driving people priorities across Services, Customer Experience, Finance, Global Finance and governance, and Data Office, leading the evolution of Services and the transformation of Finance for Schneider Electric India. Furthermore, Shikha has been at the forefront of leading the DEI agenda, launching interventions to influence both leaders and employees for a sustained culture shift.
Commenting on her appointment, Shikha Gupta, CHRO, Luminous Power Technologies, said,
“I am excited to join the dynamic team at Luminous. With the rapid pace at which Luminous has been growing in India, I am looking forward to investing my knowledge and experience in helping the organization further build an agile, future ready and inclusive workforce. As we navigate the dynamic, high potential energy sector, my focus will be on evolving the people strategy to support our growth and transformation.”
Prior to joining Schneider Electric, Shikha has worked with WNS Global Services, JP Morgan Chase, Wipro Ltd and Infosys Tech. She is an electrical Engineer, and an MBA in HR & IR from IISWBM and holds a certification in Hogan Assessment.
About Luminous Power Technologies:
Luminous Power Technologies is an esteemed and reliable brand known for its diverse array of innovative products in the power backup and residential solar industry, encompassing inverters, batteries, and solar solutions. With a remarkable 35 years in business, Luminous has recently achieved an upgraded credit rating of AAA+ from CRISIL. With 6 cutting-edge manufacturing units, a presence in over 40 countries, and more than 28 sales offices throughout India, we take pride in our diligent workforce of 6000 employees who cater to the needs of over 60,000 channel partners and millions of satisfied customers. At Luminous, our unwavering commitment has always been to ensure customer delight through our unyielding passion for innovation, along with a strong emphasis on execution and teamwork.
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