Preeti Jain, a distinguished figure in the human resources sector, has been appointed as the Chief People Officer at Adani GCC. With over 25 years of extensive experience across various industries, Jain is set to take on a pivotal role at one of India’s most rapidly evolving conglomerates.
Jain’s career trajectory showcases her expertise in shaping the talent agenda at leading technology, telecom, and digital firms in India. Her most recent role as Vice President of Human Resources at Bharti Airtel saw her overseeing HR operations across critical verticals, including broadband, DTH, and network services. A highlight of her tenure at Airtel was her leadership during the “One Airtel” integration program, where she played a key role in unifying diverse business lines, streamlining operations, and fostering a high-performance culture.
Before her time at Bharti Airtel, Jain held significant HR leadership positions at Droom Technology and Huawei. At Droom Technology, she served as the Chief Human Resources Officer during a period of rapid growth and scaling. Her role at Huawei involved leading regional people strategies, talent mobility, and capability development for the telecom giant, further enhancing her reputation as a transformational leader.
Jain is highly regarded by her colleagues and industry peers for her ability to drive cultural transformation, lead through change, and align people strategies with overarching business objectives. Her professional philosophy emphasizes inclusive leadership, agile HR practices, and developing future-ready workforces.
At Adani GCC, Jain will be responsible for guiding enterprise-wide HR strategy, organizational design, and leadership development initiatives. Her role is crucial as the GCC aims to support the group’s digital, analytics, and process excellence goals. As Adani GCC scales to serve multiple group entities, Jain’s leadership will be instrumental in creating a cohesive talent model that meets global delivery capabilities.
Jain holds a postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management and a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, combining rigorous analytical skills with a people-first approach — a blend that has been a hallmark of her career. Her appointment signifies Adani’s commitment to attracting proven HR leaders to support its diversified and digitized future.
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