Devender Gupta
Group CHRO and Head ofTechnology , Zappfresh (DSM Fresh Foods Ltd.)
- Role
- Group CHRO and Head of Technology at Zappfresh
- Location
- Gurugram, HR, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Devender Gupta
As a strategic HR leader with over 28 yrs of experience across some of India’s most respected and high‑growth organisations, I have had the privilege of shaping people strategy at scale — from building future‑ready talent engines to leading complex transformations across manufacturing, FMCG, Textile and diversified business environments.In February 2026, I joined Zappfresh (DSM Fresh Foods Ltd.) as Group CHRO, taking on a mandate that is both exciting and deeply aligned with my professional philosophy: using HR as a true business partner to drive growth, operational excellence, and organizational capability.Zappfresh — India’s first profitable D2C fresh protein platform — is scaling rapidly across geographies, categories, and channels. With a strong farm‑to‑fork model, 100+ SKUs, a balanced B2C/B2B mix, and industry‑leading customer metrics, the company is entering its next phase of disciplined expansion.At Zappfresh, my role spans three core pillars:1. People & Culture LeadershipBuilding a scalable, capability‑driven organization that can support the company’s aggressive growth ambitions. This includes strengthening leadership bandwidth, institutionalizing performance systems, and embedding a culture of accountability, agility, and innovation.2. Business Partnering for GrowthAfter spending my career with large, established brands — Dabur India,Haldiram Snacks and Trident — Zappfresh offers a unique opportunity to apply my experience in a high‑growth, entrepreneurial environment. My focus is to align people strategy with business strategy, enabling the company to scale sustainably and profitably.3. Technology & Digital TransformationIn addition to HR, I also lead Technology & IT initiatives for the group — driving digital enablement across the value chain, strengthening data‑driven decision‑making, and supporting the company’s omnichannel expansion.This includes initiatives across HR tech, supply chain systems, process automation, and enterprise‑wide digital capability building.
Experience
Group CHRO and Head of Technology
Feb 2026 — Present · Gurugram, IN
Leading the people strategy, culture transformation, and digital initiatives for India’s first profitable D2C fresh protein platform. Responsible for HR, ER, leadership development, organizational design, and enterprise technology — enabling Zappfresh’s expansion across India and worldwide through scalable systems, high‑performance teams, and a strong digital backbone.
Education
National Institute of Technology Hamirpur-Alumni
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Civil Engineering
1990 — 1994
University Business School, Panjab University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
1995 — 1997
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