Saibal Bhattacharya has taken on the role of Vice President – People & Culture at ISS Facility Services India Pvt. Ltd. He brings over 34 years of diverse experience across Facility Management, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, and Real Estate. In his new role, Saibal will lead the HR strategy across regions, drive workforce planning, enhance industrial relations, and ensure people initiatives are closely aligned with the commercial objectives.
Prior to this appointment, Saibal served as Senior Vice President, Human Resources at Knight Frank. At Knight Frank, he led transformative HR initiatives aimed at strengthening organizational development frameworks. He has also held leadership roles at organizations such as Sodexo, RPG Enterprises, Abbott, Piramal Enterprises, among others.
Throughout his career, Saibal has held key business HR leadership roles across Corporate HR, Sales HR, R&D centers, office and factory HR, as well as P&L management. His strategic focus on change management and culture-building reflects a deep commitment to driving innovation and inclusivity. A strong advocate for ESG, Saibal integrates sustainability goals into human capital strategies, ensuring the workforce is aligned with the company’s environmental and social commitments.
Academically, Saibal holds a Master’s in Business Law degree from the National Law School of India University (NLSIU). He also completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM) from Symbiosis International University.