Head - Human Resources (AGM) - India (Estates and Hospitality Division) at Cyrus Poonawalla Group - PMCPL
📍 Pune, Maharashtra, India
Viraj Govekar is a dynamic Human Resources leader with over 20 years of experience, predominantly within the hospitality industry. He possesses an MBA in HR Management and is a Certified Psychometric Test Professional, with deep expertise in industrial relations, talent development, and performance management for large workforces.
He has a keen interest in organizational dynamics and human behavior at work, demonstrated through his professional certifications and publications.
Unique fact: He authored an article titled "The Potted Plant, " which explores the role of people within an organization.
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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Head - Human Resources (AGM) - India (Estates and Hospitality Division)
Location
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Personality Overview
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Priorities
Topics Viraj cares about
Hospitality HR
Has extensive experience leading HR for major hospitality brands like Novotel and Wyndham, managing large teams and complex operational needs.
Industrial Relations
Experienced in handling employee unions, negotiating demands, and managing industrial dispute cases for workforces of up to 500 employees.
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Career
Work history
8-2022 - 8-2025
Head - Human Resources (AGM) - India (Estates and Hospitality Division)
Cyrus Poonawalla Group - PMCPL
11-2021 - 6-2022
Head - Human Resources - Left due to Investor issues
Welldercare
9-2020 - 10-2021
Head - Human Resources - Left due to Covid related challenges
Wallstreet Hospitality - Part of Auxesia India Pvt. Ltd.
2-2020 - 7-2020
Sr. Manager - Human Resources - Left due to Covid related challenges
Novotel Hotels
7-2016 - 2-2020
Sr. Manager - Human Resources
Caravela Beach Resort - Formerly Part of Wyndham Group - Ramada Caravela Beach Resort
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Education
2003 - 2005
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Indian Institute of Advanced Training and Research
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