Rajesh Ubale

About Rajesh Ubale

Board-facing Chief Human Resources Officer / Head HR with 30+ years of leadership experience across Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Chemicals, FMCG, and Manufacturing organizations.I partner closely with CEOs, promoters, and senior leadership teams to build scalable people systems that enable growth, governance, and operational excellence—especially in regulated, multi-plant environments.My career spans India leadership roles and global matrix organizations, where I have led:Enterprise HR strategy & workforce architectureMulti-plant industrial relations and complianceAudit-ready HR systems (GMP, ISO, global client audits)Leadership development, succession planning & CXO hiringPost-acquisition HR integration and change managementPerformance management and variable pay frameworksCurrently, I serve as Director (Non-Executive) – People & Governance at Rajshree Herbals, a GMP- and ISO-certified pharmaceutical manufacturer supplying sterile excipients and solutions for biologics, vaccines, and gene-therapy applications. In this board-level role, I focus on HR governance, leadership capability, compliance readiness, and quality culture, helping reduce founder dependency and prepare the organization for global client expectations.Previously, I have held senior HR leadership roles with Clariant Chemicals, Heubach Colorants, and Archroma, supporting multi-plant operations, post-acquisition integration, and global HR alignment.I am known for combining strategic depth with hands-on execution, particularly in complex manufacturing and pharma environments where people risk, compliance, and continuity are critical.Core Focus Areas• CHRO / Head HR Leadership• Manufacturing & Pharma HR• Industrial Relations & Multi-Plant Operations• HR Governance, Compliance & Audit Readiness• Leadership Development & Succession• Organization Design & Change Management• HR Analytics, MIS & Board Dashboards Career Interest: CHRO / Head HR / Head People & Culture roles where people strategy, governance, and transformation can drive sustainable business growth. Open to confidential leadership conversations.

Experience

1. Head of HR, India

   Archroma

   Feb 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   At Archroma, I led the India HR function with a transformative agenda—aligning people strategy with business imperatives across a complex, innovation-driven organization. I spearheaded the implementation of OKR-based performance frameworks, championed DEI and FlexiPay initiatives, and introduced AI-powered recruitment tools to enhance leadership hiring and reduce bias. My role involved close collaboration with global leadership to drive cultural integration, talent development, and IPO-readiness strategies. I also played a pivotal role in shaping employee engagement programs, succession planning, and HR analytics to deliver measurable business impact. This experience deepened my ability to lead HR in dynamic, growth-focused environments while reinforcing my commitment to building high-performance, future-ready organizations.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  L.L.B.

• University of Mumbai

  MBA/MMS in Human Resources Management, HR

• Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU), Nashik

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

• Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE)

  Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

• Shri JJT University

  PhD, Human Resources Management/Personal Management

• Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU), Nashik

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Business/Managerial Economics