Groupe SEB India appoints Saurabh Katyal as Head – HR

Groupe SEB India, part of the French multinational specializing in consumer home appliances, has appointed Saurabh Katyal as Head – Human Resources. Katyal will be responsible for driving talent acquisition, employee engagement, leadership development, and organizational culture, aligning HR with Groupe SEB’s ambition to grow its India presence. The company, known globally for brands like Tefal, Moulinex, and Rowenta, sees India as a strategic growth market, particularly in small appliances and kitchenware. Katyal’s mandate includes fostering a high-performance, innovative workforce capable of navigating the competitive consumer durables space. His focus will also be on embedding global HR best practices while tailoring them to India’s dynamic market conditions. The ETHRWorld article highlights that this appointment will help Groupe SEB India build a stronger employer brand, ensuring that HR becomes a core partner in operational growth, customer satisfaction, and long-term business sustainability in the region.