VerSe Innovation, the parent company behind DailyHunt and Josh, has appointed Rohit Sandal as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In his new role, Rohit will spearhead the company’s global people strategy—focusing on developing future-ready talent, nurturing a strong organisational culture, and supporting VerSe Innovation’s ongoing efforts toward innovation and global expansion.
Rohit brings over two decades of HR experience from organizations like Freshworks, and Lenovo, where he led impactful, large-scale people transformation initiatives. He takes over from Maya John, the outgoing Chief People Officer, who was instrumental in scaling VerSe’s workforce and culture during a period of rapid growth and has also played a key role in facilitating a smooth transition for Rohit.
Before joining Lenovo, Rohit served as HR Director at Dell, overseeing HR operations across the company’s Bangalore, Gurgaon, and Noida locations. He also led Compensation & Benefits for Dell India, playing a key role in supporting its rapid growth and expansion. Earlier in his career, he was with Mercer Consulting. Rohit brings a strong track record in driving employee engagement, managing employee relations, and leading HR transformation initiatives across diverse business functions.
Academically, he holds an MBA in Human Resources from Symbiosis, Pune, and a bachelor’s degree in economics (Honours) from Panjab University, Chandigarh.