Apurva Pundir has been appointed as Chief People & Culture Officer at Trehan IRIS, effective September 2025. Based in Delhi, India, she will be responsible for shaping the people agenda, strengthening organizational culture, and driving HR transformation initiatives to support the company’s strategic growth. Her appointment marks an important step for Trehan IRIS in aligning its people strategy with its business vision.
Before joining Trehan IRIS, Apurva Pundir had a distinguished 13-year career with KPMG India, where she served as Senior Associate Director. During her tenure, she led initiatives across employee relations, employee engagement, workforce planning, and organizational development. She played a pivotal role in implementing innovative HR practices, aligning talent strategies with business priorities, and building an inclusive and high-performance culture at KPMG India’s Gurugram and Noida offices.
Earlier, Apurva Pundir worked with Cognizant Technology Solutions as a Talent Acquisition & Transformation Specialist, where she led client ramp-ups, handled hiring for both technical and non-technical roles, and supported shared services setup for business acquisitions across Chennai, Pune, and Gurgaon. Her early career experience includes a stint at Bharti Airtel Limited, where she began her professional journey as a trainee, gaining exposure to telecom industry operations and HR processes.
With her rich experience across Trehan IRIS, KPMG India, Cognizant, and Bharti Airtel Limited, Apurva Pundir brings a strong background in HR strategy, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and cultural transformation. Her leadership will play a key role in building a people-first organization at Trehan IRIS, enhancing employee experience, and driving sustainable business outcomes.
Apurva Pundir’s transition from professional services at KPMG India to the real estate and infrastructure space with Trehan IRIS signals her commitment to leveraging her HR expertise to enable organizational growth in a dynamic and evolving sector.