Tata Projects has promoted Shirly Burla to the role of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), reinforcing the company’s focus on strengthening its people strategy amid ongoing business expansion.
Burla, who has been associated with the organisation in senior HR leadership roles, will now lead the company’s overall human resources function. In her new capacity, she will be responsible for driving talent strategy, organisational development, leadership capability building, and workforce transformation initiatives aligned with Tata Projects’ long-term growth objectives.
With extensive experience in human resources management, Burla has played a key role in shaping employee engagement frameworks, strengthening HR processes, and supporting large-scale organisational initiatives during her tenure at the company. Her elevation reflects Tata Projects’ emphasis on nurturing internal leadership while advancing a future-ready workforce.
As CHRO, she is expected to focus on enhancing culture, improving talent development programmes, and enabling business performance through strategic HR interventions, particularly as the infrastructure and engineering sector undergoes rapid transformation.
The appointment marks a significant step in Tata Projects’ leadership evolution as it continues to align its people practices with innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth priorities.
