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Vibhash Naik

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Chief Human Resources Officer at HDFC Bank
📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Vibhash Naik is the Chief Human Resources Officer at HDFC Bank, bringing over 25 years of experience from the BFSI and IT sectors. A transformational leader with a Masters in Labour Studies from the University of Mumbai, he has a proven track record in strategic HR, leadership development, and fostering high-performing, inclusive cultures.

He is passionate about shaping organizational DNA by aligning employee behaviors with core values and has a keen interest in modern business insights from publications like Harvard Business Review. He also champions challenging outdated social norms, such as traditional concepts of masculinity, to promote emotional well-being.

Interestingly, he originally planned to be a software engineer before a conversation with a CHRO inspired his career pivot into Human Resources.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Chief Human Resources Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Priorities

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Organizational Culture
Believes culture is the sum of all behaviors and focuses on influencing a diverse workforce to align with organizational values, which he describes as shaping the company's DNA.
HR Technology
He was instrumental in building a technology-enabled HR ecosystem at HDFC Life, utilizing AI coaches and mobile learning apps to enhance the employee experience and development.
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Career

Work history

2-2026
Chief Human Resources Officer
HDFC Bank
4-2019
Chief Human Resources Officer
HDFC Life
4-2018
Executive Vice President - Human Resources and Head, Learning & Development
HDFC Life
4-2014
Senior Vice President - Human Resources
HDFC Life
7-2011
Vice President - Human Resources
HDFC Life
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Media appearances

Vibhash Naik appointed Chief Human Resources Officer of HDFC Bank. Featured in Economic Times – HR
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HDFC Life's Vibhash Naik on Making HR a Strategic Function. Featured in Great Place to Work India
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Education
1996 - 1998
Masters of Labour Studies
University of Mumbai
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