National: Akasa Air has appointed Sejal Haribhakti Mody as its CHRO from September 9, 2024. She will lead human resources strategy as the airline aims to be a top 30 airline globally by the decade’s end.
Sejal’s new role involves leading organizational and functional transformation, enterprise performance, talent management, and leadership development with a focus on enhancing employee experience and culture. With 20+ years of experience in HR, organizational change, and talent strategy across industries like FMCG, media, and consulting, Sejal brings rich expertise to the table.
Commenting on the appointment, Vinay Dube, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Akasa Air, said, “We are delighted to welcome Sejal to the Akasa family. Her deep expertise in organizational transformation, change management and her passion for building strong, people-centric cultures will be instrumental as we continue to scale our operations and maintain our commitment to providing world-class customer experience rooted in employee centricity.”
Sejal Haribhakti Mody, Chief Human Resources Officer, Akasa Air, added, “The Indian aviation industry has witnessed tremendous transformation, and I am thrilled to join Akasa Air at such an exciting phase of its journey. With deep understanding of people practices and employee experience programs, I look forward to working with the talented team at Akasa, to build a dynamic and inclusive culture that empowers our people to thrive and contribute to Akasa’s success as India’s most customer-centric airline.”
Before Akasa Air, Sejal led HR functions at Hindustan Unilever Ltd., overseeing Talent Strategy, Culture, and Capability for South Asia. She also managed HR at Disney Star during integration and held leadership roles at McKinsey & Co. and Accenture.
Sejal has earned an MBA in Finance and Change Management from the Indian School of Business and a BBA Honors in Management Information Systems from Texas McCombs School of Business.
Akasa Air is a preferred carrier in India, serving over 11 million passengers since its August 2022 launch. It connects with 22 domestic and five international cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and international destinations like Doha, Jeddah, and Abu Dhabi.
