Hyundai Motor India has elevated Natwar Kadel as Vertical Head – Human Resources. With over 25 years at the company, he will steer HR strategy, talent development, and workforce transformation as Hyundai advances in EVs, sustainability, and digital innovation.
Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has announced the elevation of Natwar Kadel as Vertical Head – Human Resources. Kadel, who joined the company as a management trainee in 1998, has built a career spanning over 25 years at Hyundai.
His journey reflects steady progression across HR functions, including industrial relations, employee engagement, workforce planning, and talent management. This elevation places Kadel at the helm of HR strategy at India’s second-largest carmaker, overseeing its vast workforce and ensuring alignment with Hyundai’s global HR practices.
His leadership will be crucial as Hyundai deepens investments in EVs, sustainable mobility, and digital transformation, requiring agile workforce development. Kadel’s long tenure gives him an insider’s understanding of Hyundai’s culture, operations, and people priorities, making his promotion both a recognition of loyalty and a strategic move for continuity in leadership.