Mumbai-ANJ Group, one of India’s leading design and build firms, has announced the appointment of Dr Ashfaq Ul Ahad as its Chief People Officer (CPO). This strategic appointment underscores ANJ’s deep commitment to building inspiring workplaces—not only for its clients but also within the organization itself, by fostering a culture where people can thrive, innovate, and lead.
At ANJ, Dr Ul Ahad will be entrusted with steering the company’s People & Culture agenda, with a focus on leadership development, employee engagement, organizational transformation, and cultivating a creativity-driven workplace.
Bringing over 25 years of cross-industry experience, Dr Ul Ahad has led HR and people transformation efforts across the hospitality, banking, telecom, technology, logistics, and education sectors. His career includes leadership roles at ICICI Bank, GE, Hutchison, and Syntel, along with a critical role at Delhivery, where he led capability development for a 75,000-strong workforce.
Beyond the corporate realm, Dr Ul Ahad is also a co-founder of Talent Edge Academy and CollegeDekho Academy, both of which are committed to bridging the education-employment gap for young professionals through outcome-oriented learning platforms.
Commenting on his new role at ANJ, Dr Ul Ahad said: “ANJ for me is a Blue Ocean, and I am joining at a time when the organisation is shaping the future of workspaces in India. ANJ’s manufacturing prowess, customer centricity, coupled with a people-first culture is all poised to move it from a challenger quadrant to a leader. I am tasked to make this happen while creating meaningful impact for our customers, employees and communities alike.”
His appointment comes at a time of rapid growth and evolution for ANJ, as the firm continues to reimagine workspaces across sectors by integrating design innovation with execution excellence.
With Dr Ul Ahad at the helm of its people strategy, ANJ Group is poised to further solidify its position as a leader in workplace transformation, driven by a strong internal culture, progressive leadership, and a people-first mindset.
