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Samir Kanhekar

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Head Human Resources and Employee Relations at A.P. Moller - Maersk
📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Samir is a seasoned HR leader with 20 years of global experience at multinationals like Maersk, FedEx, and Tata Motors. He specializes in operations, employee relations, and regulatory compliance, with a background that includes a General Management Programme at the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow.

Outside of his corporate role, Samir is passionate about fostering inclusion and creating opportunities for people with disabilities, actively participating in CSR initiatives. He is a firm believer in lifelong learning and mentorship, contributing his time to engage with and develop future HR leaders.

Unique fact: Before his distinguished corporate career, Samir served as a Major in the Indian Army.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Head Human Resources and Employee Relations
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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HR Leadership
As Head of HR for Maersk (IBS), he frequently engages with and mentors future HR leaders through platforms like the HR Scholars Guild.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Actively participates in company CSR initiatives, such as ‘Livelihood on Wheels’, which supports people with disabilities and promotes inclusion.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Head Human Resources and Employee Relations
A.P. Moller - Maersk
1-2019 - 7-2024
Managing Director Operations
FedEx Express
4-2011 - 12-2018
Manager HRS - Broad Scope
FedEx Express
12-2005 - 4-2011
Senior Manager HR &Head Administration
Tata Motors
5-1998 - 12-2005
Major
Indian Army
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Education
2005 - 2005
General management Programme
Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
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