Arvind Fashions appoints Lakshmi Krishnan as Chief Human Resources Officer

Arunika Jain — Mon, 25 May 2026 12:18:05 +0000

Arvind Fashions Limited (AFL), a prominent name in India’s casual and denim wear market, has announced the appointment of Ms. Lakshmi Krishnan as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Lakshmi Krishnan brings with her over 25 years of extensive global experience in human resources, having successfully led transformation initiatives and built high-performing teams across various geographies.

Her career trajectory includes significant leadership roles in India, Southeast Asia, and the United Kingdom, with a focus on the consumer goods, financial services, and technology sectors. Prior to joining Arvind Fashions, she served as the Head of HR for Corporate Functions at Unilever‘s global headquarters in London. There, she worked closely with the Global CFO and Chief Legal Officer to implement organisation-wide transformation initiatives impacting over 5,000 employees.

In her previous role as Head of HR for Unilever’s Global Procurement business in Singapore, a €31 billion operation, Lakshmi successfully led an inclusion programme that significantly enhanced organisational effectiveness and performance.

Ms. Amisha Jain, Managing Director & CEO of Arvind Fashions Limited, expressed her enthusiasm about the new appointment, stating, “We are delighted to welcome Lakshmi to AFL at an important moment in our growth journey. Her global HR leadership across consumer, financial services, and technology businesses and her track record of driving transformation at scale will be invaluable as we strengthen our organisational capabilities and build the talent and culture needed for our next phase of growth.”

Lakshmi Krishnan also commented on her new role, saying, “I am excited to join Arvind Fashions at this important phase of its growth journey. The company’s strong portfolio of brands and its focus on building future-ready capabilities present a compelling opportunity. I look forward to working closely with the leadership team to further strengthen the organisation, nurture talent, and build a high-performance culture.”

Lakshmi holds a Master’s degree in Social Work (Gold Medallist) from the University of Madras and is currently pursuing the CHRO Program at Wharton.

Disclaimer: This article is based on a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).

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Arvind Fashions appoints Lakshmi Krishnan as Chief Human Resources Officer