Maria Chandwani

Chief Human Resource Officer at Tata ClassEdge

It is Maria’s fondness for clinical psychology and child development that introduced her to the field of human resources and training. She is a trained clinical psychologist with a management degree in human resources from the University of Mumbai. Maria’s experience in human resource management ranges from manufacturing corporations such as Ion Exchange (India) to the service industry (Indian hotels), where she was General Manager – Human Resources and a Strategic Business Partner to the Global Sales and Marketing function, with the responsibility of the overall HR and learning service delivery, across borders.

As Head – Human Resources, Training and Administration at Ginger Hotels, her role also evolved as a coach and adviser to the leadership team, with a key responsibility of supporting and training facilities management services to deliver delight at modest hotel operations. She is married with a 16-year-old daughter, with whom she loves to bake and experiment with fusion food and drink. She enjoys treks, reading, particularly about psychology, and is crazy about crocheting.

Timeline

  • Chief Human Resource Officer

    Current role

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