Ritesh Bhardwaj

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Group Head - HR, and Legal at Cello World

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Ritesh Bhardwaj is a results-driven HR leader with over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing and technology sectors. As the Group Head for HR and Legal at Cello World, he leverages his expertise in HR transformation, M&A integration, and workforce analytics. He holds a PhD from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and is recognized as one of Indias Most Agile HR Leaders.

Deeply involved in academia, Ritesh serves as a guest faculty member at TISS and Mumbai University, blending practitioner insight with policy depth. He is passionate about continuous learning and contributes to the HR community by authoring articles on topics like diversity and inclusion, sharing his expertise beyond his corporate roles.

He recently appeared on a Bombay Chamber of Commerce podcast to explain and demystify Indias new Industrial Relations Codes for business leaders.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Hard To Convince

Fast But Analytical

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

Labor Law Reform
He authored a booklet and was a featured expert on a podcast demystifying the Industrial Relations Code 2020 for HR and business leaders.
AI in HR
His doctoral research explores the intersection of AI in Information Technology, and he holds certifications in Generative AI and creating chatbots with LLMs.
Digital HR Transformation
He frequently posts about the role of digital manufacturing, intelligent planning, and AI/ML in transforming the manufacturing sector.

Media Appearances

Who are in the management team of Cello World?. Featured in Markets Mojo

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World HRD Congress – Role Player Profile: Ritesh Bhardwaj (Group Head – HR & Legal, Cello World). Featured in World HRD Congress

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Work History

5-2025
Group Head - HR, and Legal at Cello World
11-2024 - 5-2025
Doctoral Research Scholar at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
4-2023 - 11-2024
Chief Human Resources Officer for National Bulk Handling Corporation at True North Co
8-2016 - 3-2023
Head Human Resources - Chemical, Corporate, and R&D. at Godrej Agrovet Limited
6-2015 - 8-2016
Manager - HR / ER at Gandour

Education

8-2022 - 12-2025
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
8-2018 - 9-2020
Master's degree from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)

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Exp : 19 Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Job Level : N/A Designation : Group Head - HR, and Legal at Cello World
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Insights For Selling To Ritesh

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly

DONT's

  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ritesh is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ritesh

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ritesh move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Ritesh take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Ritesh

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