Kanishk Chauhan has been promoted to Human Resources Director at Prudential plc. In this role, he will spearhead strategic people initiatives across India, Africa, Singapore, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and the Health vertical. He will work closely with CEOs and CHROs to align performance, capabilities, and culture with ambitious growth goals across diverse, high-impact markets.
Kanishk shared the news on LinkedIn, saying: “I’m humbled to share that I’ve started a new role as Regional HRBP at Prudential plc. I’m grateful for this opportunity and excited for the journey ahead. Immense gratitude to my mentors and friends who have supported me along the way.” Previously, he served as a Human Resources Consultant, partnering with Prudential Vietnam to review and enhance core people practices and governance frameworks. He also collaborated closely with business and HR leaders to evaluate the effectiveness, consistency, and alignment of key employee lifecycle processes with Prudential’s overarching philosophy.
Overall, Kanishk brings nearly 15 years of experience, having built his career across the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Africa. This exposure has given him a distinctive perspective on how businesses scale, transform, and sustain themselves through people. His work across industries such as manufacturing, retail, energy, aviation, logistics, insurance, and investments has provided him with a broad understanding of both operational realities and strategic imperatives.
Kanishk is recognized for bridging business ambitions with organizational capability, with a proven track record of aligning structure, talent, and leadership to drive growth and transformation. His experience spans multi-country talent and culture leadership, strategic business partnering, operations, industrial relations, workforce transitions, change management, leadership coaching, and embedding global frameworks in local contexts—while navigating the unique cultural, commercial, and regulatory nuances of each market. Kanishk has also held leadership positions at GE, adidas, Hero MotoCorp, and Toll Group, gaining experience across industries including manufacturing, retail, energy, aviation, logistics, insurance, and investments.
