Rajni Khurana rejoins Ugro Capital as chief people officer
Rajni was an integral part of its foundation team where she played a pivotal role in scaling up the people function, establishing culture, values and policy frameworks
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Hyderabad: Ugro Capital a data tech lending platform has announced the return of Rajni Khurana, a human resources professional, as the Chief People Officer (CPO) of the firm. Prior to rejoining the company Rajni was associated with IndoSpace as Executive Director and head of human resources. Her career also includes impactful roles at CRISIL, Birla Sunlife Insurance, HDFC Bank, and WNS.
According to Ugro Capital, Rajni was an integral part of its foundation team where she played a pivotal role in scaling up the people function, establishing culture, values and policy frameworks. Her previous stint saw her working closely with the board on strategic people agendas, contributing significantly to scaling the organization to 45 branches and over 500 employees.
Shachindra Nath, Founder and MD of Ugro Capital, said: “At Ugro Capital, our strength lies in the foundation of our robust management team. Over the past few years, we have been diligently building a best-in-class team with the capability to construct India's largest small business financing platform. We are delighted to welcome Rajni back to Ugro Capital. She built the initial people-centric culture framework of Ugro and her rejoining would bring continuity in building the entrepreneurial culture required for our journey to build best in class financial institution. Her extensive experience and unwavering commitment to our mission align seamlessly with our organizational goals. As a founding member who shares our passion, Rajni's leadership will undoubtedly be instrumental in shaping the next chapter of our growth. Together, we look forward to achieving new milestones and further solidifying Ugro Capital's position as a leader in the small business financing landscape.”
Rajni's homecoming is marked by her passion for empowering the MSME ecosystem and reinforcing Ugro Capital's commitment to becoming the largest Small Business Financing Institution driven by data and technology. With over two decades of diverse experience in global human resources management and strategic business advisory, Rajni brings a wealth of expertise to her role. She has a proven track record in creating platforms for growing organizations, particularly in the financial services sector.
Rajni Khurana, CPO, Ugro Capital, said: “Returning to Ugro Capital feels like coming back home. I am excited about the shared vision of empowering the MSME ecosystem. Ugro Capital's journey to become the largest Small Business Financing Institution is both inspiring and challenging, and I am eager to contribute to its success.”
As Ugro Capital embarks on its next phase of growth, Rajni's return is timely. The company, now present in 105 branches with over 2000 employees, plans to add 75 branches in the next quarter. Rajni will play a crucial role in continuing to establish a meritocratic culture, enabling cross-functional synergies, fostering a non-hierarchical environment, and enhancing rewards and recognition programs. Ugro Capital looks forward to achieving new heights with Rajni Khurana's leadership and commitment, as she goes beyond the ordinary to contribute to the company's mission.
