Mumbai: Atrangii and Ullu OTT have announced the appointment of Kalpan Desai as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). With almost 20 years of cross-sector experience, Desai’s HR leadership will be pivotal in aligning talent strategies with business ambitions across both platforms.
Desai previously served as Vice President – Human Resources at Sony Pictures Networks, where he led talent strategy and people initiatives. Over his career, he has held senior HR leadership roles at Viacom18, GroupM, and Jana Small Finance Bank, where he drove digital HR transformations, developed leadership pipelines, and built high-performance cultures.
In his new role, Desai will spearhead HR transformation efforts, strengthen leadership and talent development, and foster a performance-driven, people-first culture. He will also play a key role in elevating the platforms’ employer brand and embedding HR strategies into broader business objectives.
Pradeep Sethia, CFO, Ullu, commented on the appointment, “Kalpan Desai’s appointment is a strategic move to further our mission of building a conscious, people-centric organization. We are confident that with his leadership, we will continue to elevate our employee experience and organizational excellence. His proven expertise in organizational design, leadership development, and employee engagement will be pivotal in shaping the next phase of growth for our OTT platforms.”
Expressing enthusiasm for his new role, Kalpan Desai said, “It is a great privilege to join one of India’s leading OTT platforms. I am inspired by the vision of the leadership and the commitment of the teams behind Ullu and Atrangii. I look forward to contributing to a workplace that drives productivity, embraces diversity, and is committed to fostering innovation. Together, we aim to set new benchmarks in employee engagement and organizational development while delivering exceptional content to audiences across India and beyond.”
With Kalpan Desai at the helm of human resources, Atrangii and Ullu OTT are poised to enter a new era of growth—anchored in people, performance, and purpose—as they continue delivering compelling content while creating enriching workplace experiences.
