Kiran Bhagnure-Khapre

Kiran Bhagnure-Khapre serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited since March 2023, overseeing critical HR functions including compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, and operational excellence. Kiran previously held the position of India HR Head at Behr-Hella Thermocontrol from May 2021 to February 2023 and has extensive experience at Cummins Inc. in various HR leadership roles from November 2017 to April 2021, focusing on corporate and operational HR functions. Kiran's career began with a Management Trainee position at e-Zest Solutions in 2007, following a summer traineeship at the same company, and includes experience in customer care at Convergys. Kiran holds multiple advanced degrees and certifications, including an MBA in Human Resources and programs in Labor Relations and Business Administration from prestigious institutions such as Tata Institute of Social Sciences and Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.