Cyient Limited, a global Intelligent Engineering solutions company, has announced the appointment of Kavita Kurup as its new Chief People Officer (CPO). Based at the company’s headquarters in Hyderabad, Kavita will lead Cyient’s global Human Resources function, overseeing talent strategy, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness across all geographies.
With a career spanning over 25 years, Kavita brings deep expertise in People Practices, Business Transformation, and Organizational Strategy. She has worked across a diverse range of industries, including Technology, BFSI, FMCG, Media, Not-for-Profit, and entrepreneurial ventures. Her leadership has consistently focused on reimagining talent ecosystems to drive enterprise agility, innovation, and business value.
Prior to joining Cyient, Kavita served at UST, where she played a key role in shaping the company’s global people charter across 30+ countries. Her work encompassed large-scale transformation initiatives involving DE&I, culture building, associate experience, and leadership development—underpinned by a bold, human-centered philosophy.
“We are pleased to welcome Kavita to the Cyient leadership team,” said Sukamal Banerjee, Executive Director & CEO, Cyient. “Her proven track record in architecting agile organizations, cultivating high-performance cultures, and aligning people strategy with business outcomes makes her the ideal leader to guide Cyient’s global workforce into the next phase of growth.”
A Harvard Business School alumna, Kavita is a certified executive coach, an organizational development specialist, and a board-certified independent director. Her leadership style is rooted in building people-first cultures that blend purpose, performance, and innovation—earning her widespread recognition for strategic talent management.
“Cyient has a legacy of engineering excellence and a people-first culture that truly sets it apart,” said Kavita Kurup, Chief People Officer, Cyient. “I am excited to build on this strong foundation and help write our next chapter— a future where our people practices become powerful levers for innovation, agility, and transformation. I am privileged to lead an incredible team, supported by advanced systems and a unique culture that truly differentiates Cyient in the industry.
This is a moment of immense possibility. Together, we will design human-centered systems and meaningful talent experiences that carry forward the Cyient spirit, unlock new potential, and prepare us for a world that’s constantly evolving” she added.
