New Delhi: IPM India, the Indian affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI), has appointed Kingshuk Das as Director – People & Culture, effective January 1, 2025. With a distinguished career spanning over 16 years in strategic and operational HR, Kingshuk brings invaluable expertise to support IPM India’s transformational journey towards sustainable and inclusive growth.
PMI’s reputation as a global leader continues to strengthen, with the company recently earning a spot among the top 10 in the Wall Street Journal’s Management Top 250 Annual Company Ranking. IPM India has also been recognized for its exceptional workplace culture, holding Equal Salary certification, Great Place to Work certification for three years, and Top Employer certification for five years consecutively.
Kingshuk Das began his journey with PMI in 2012 and has since held several key roles. His career trajectory includes leading People & Culture Commercial in India, spearheading Talent Management initiatives in Hong Kong, and overseeing People & Culture Commercial operations in Australia. Most recently, he partnered with the Global Operations Organization at PMI’s Operational Centre in Switzerland, contributing significantly to the company’s global HR strategies.
Navaneel Kar, Managing Director of IPM India, expressed his enthusiasm for Kingshuk’s appointment, “Kingshuk has a deep understanding of our business and applies this knowledge to the people and culture solutions he delivers. He is curious and intellectual, full of energy and enthusiasm, with a strong hunger for learning. With his experience working across markets, Kingshuk will bring a valuable perspective to this role. His entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to continuous learning make him ideal to lead the next phase of growth for our India business and achieve our strategic objectives.”
Sharing his excitement, Kingshuk Das, Director – People & Culture, IPM India, said, “I am excited to join the new role at this interesting phase of the organization and contribute to its growth and success. My passion lies in people-centric leadership along with elevating employee experience and fostering a dynamic culture of growth and innovation. I’m delighted to be a part of IPM India, where values like agility, collaboration, and employee well-being shape the ethos and culture of the organization.”
Outside the professional sphere, Kingshuk enjoys exploring his culinary skills by experimenting with new recipes. He also relishes long hikes, immersing himself in nature’s beauty—a reflection of his well-rounded approach to work and life.
As IPM India continues to evolve and excel, Kingshuk’s appointment as Director – People & Culture signifies a step forward in fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
