Akasa Air Names Sejal Haribhakti Mody as Chief Human Resources Officer

Sejal Haribhakti Mody, who brings with her 20 years of expertise, has been appointed as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Akasa Air. She previously held a position at Hindustan Unilever.

Akasa Air has announced the appointment of Sejal Haribhakti Mody as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective September 9. Sejal will spearhead the airline’s human resources strategy.

In her role, Sejal will drive Akasa Air’s HR strategy, focusing on organizational and functional transformation, enterprise performance, talent management, and leadership development, with an emphasis on enhancing employee experience and fostering a strong company culture.

Sejal brings over 20 years of expertise in human resources, organizational change, and talent management from various sectors, including FMCG, media, and consulting.

Prior to joining Akasa Air, Sejal served as the HR Head for Supply Chain, Legal, and ESG/Sustainability for South Asia at Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Her career also includes significant roles such as Senior Vice President of Corporate HR at Disney Star, where she led strategic HR efforts during the Disney-Star merger, and leadership positions at McKinsey & Co. and Accenture.