Mumbai: Duroflex Group, a sleep solutions brand, has announced the appointment of Arkadeb Chakraborty as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). The appointment strengthens the company’s leadership team as it sharpens its focus on people strategy, organisational culture, and transformation to support its next phase of growth.
With over 16 years of experience across business and HR leadership roles, Arkadeb brings deep expertise in building scalable people systems, leading complex transformations, and partnering closely with leadership teams to drive sustainable growth. In his new role, he will lead Duroflex Group’s people strategy with a strong focus on talent excellence, governance, and strengthening future-ready organisational capabilities.
Prior to joining Duroflex Group, Arkadeb was associated with Darwinbox, where he led a $6 million-plus portfolio, driving HR technology transformation across more than 130 organisations, with responsibilities spanning P&L and Net Revenue Retention. Earlier, as CHRO at Capital Foods, he played a pivotal role during the Tata Consumer Products Limited acquisition, supporting integration and business continuity.
His career also includes significant leadership roles at Godrej Consumer Products, where he headed HR for the SAARC region as a P&L partner and led Sales HR for India, as well as at Godrej Agrovet, where he was part of the organisation’s journey towards becoming a listed company. Arkadeb has worked extensively across Sales and Manufacturing HR, partnering closely with business leaders to drive scale and performance.
Commenting on the appointment, Sridhar Balakrishnan, CEO, Duroflex Group, said, “Arkadeb’s strong business orientation and deep understanding of people strategy make him a valuable addition to the Duroflex leadership team. As we prepare for our next phase of growth, bringing in experienced leadership talent is a key priority for us. Arkadeb’s experience will play a critical role in strengthening our culture, talent, and organisational readiness as we continue to scale.”
Arkadeb Chakraborty, CHRO, Duroflex Group, said, “Duroflex Group’s journey stands out for its strong business fundamentals and a clear commitment to people and purpose. Its philosophy of ‘Designed to De-stress’ reflects a deeper dedication to creating comfort not just for consumers, but equally for employees. As the company enters its next phase of growth, I look forward to partnering closely with teams to further strengthen its culture of innovation and learning, building systems that create long-term value for the organisation and its people.”
Duroflex Group looks forward to Arkadeb’s leadership as it continues to build a resilient, people-led organisation aligned with its long-term vision.
