Heritage Foods Limited has appointed Mr. Amit Vijay Shetty as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 1, 2025. As a member of the senior management team, Mr. Amit will be responsible for leading the company’s human resources function, including strategic talent management, leadership development, and organizational culture. He will also focus on employee engagement, performance management, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, ensuring that the HR strategy aligns with the company’s overall business objectives.
Mr. Amit brings a strong academic foundation to the role, holding a Master’s in Management Studies (MMS) with a specialization in Human Resources Management and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Instrumentation, both from Mumbai University. With over 16 years of experience in the HR field, he has developed a diverse background across various sectors, including FMCG, manufacturing, chemical, and cement.
Throughout his career, Mr. Amit has demonstrated expertise in leadership development, talent management, learning and development, and HR business partnering. He has successfully headed leadership programs, capability-building workshops, and workforce development initiatives, contributing to organizational growth and transformation. Notably, he has championed initiatives to improve women’s representation in factories and uplift literacy levels among workmen.
Mr. Amit’s career journey includes impactful roles in learning and development, HR business partnership, and strategic HR interventions across domestic and international operations. He has led training programs for sales and leadership teams, introduced innovative engagement platforms for workforce efficiency, and managed graduate trainee recruitment in global markets. With a strong focus on people development and change management, Mr. Amit is well-positioned to drive HR excellence and align human capital strategies with business objectives at Heritage Foods Limited. His appointment is expected to have a positive impact on the company’s human resources function and overall performance.