Arvind Fashions Limited Appoints Lakshmi Krishnan as Chief Human Resources Officer
Bengaluru, May 25, 2026: Arvind Fashions Limited (AFL), a leading casual and denim wear company in India, announced the appointment of Ms. Lakshmi Krishnan as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).Lakshmi Krishnan brings extensive global experience of over 25 years in human resources to the role. Her career has provided a strong track record of leading organizational transformation, building high-performing teams, and driving strategic business outcomes across multiple geographies. Her leadership roles have spanned India, Southeast Asia, and the United Kingdom, covering the consumer goods, financial services, and technology sectors.
Most recently, she served as Head of HR for Corporate Functions at Unilever’s global headquarters in London. In that capacity, she partnered with the Global CFO and Chief Legal Officer to drive organization-wide transformation for a workforce of over 5,000 employees. Prior to her role at Unilever’s global headquarters, she was Head of HR for Unilever’s Global Procurement business in Singapore, an operation valued at €31 billion, where she led best-in-class inclusion programs and significantly enhanced overall organizational effectiveness and performance.
Commenting on the strategic addition, Ms. Amisha Jain, Managing Director & CEO of Arvind Fashions Limited, stated, "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 organizational capabilities and build the talent and culture needed for our next phase of growth."
On her behalf, Ms. Lakshmi Krishnan said, "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 organization, nurture talent, and build a high-performance culture."
Lakshmi Krishnan holds a Master's degree in Social Work (Gold Medallist) from the University of Madras and is currently pursuing the CHRO Program at Wharton.
Arvind Fashions Ltd is recognized as India's leading casual and denim player and a lifestyle powerhouse. The company maintains a strong portfolio of fashion brands, catering to consumers across various sub-categories and price points. Its brands include both international and indigenous labels such as U.S. Polo Assn., Arrow, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, and Flying Machine.
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