Lajja M. Appointed EVP – HR at Religare Enterprises Limited

Lajja M. appointed Executive Vice President Human Resources, Religare Enterprises Limited, marks a significant addition to the company’s senior leadership team, as the diversified financial services group moves to strengthen its people strategy, employer branding agenda, and talent development frameworks across its businesses.

In her new role, Lajja will lead Religare’s external employer branding initiatives while driving talent acquisition, talent engagement, and people development strategies across the organisation. She will work closely with business leaders and HR teams to support the company’s long-term talent strategy, strengthen organisational culture, and enhance employee experience across its varied businesses.

A Career Built Across Financial Services and Media

Lajja M. brings more than two decades of experience spanning financial services and media to her new role at Religare Enterprises Limited. Her areas of expertise include talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, employer branding, employee engagement, HR technology, and people operations. Throughout her career, she has partnered with leadership teams to build high-performance cultures and scalable people practices within fast-growing organisations.

Before joining Religare Enterprises Limited, Lajja served as Senior Vice President – Human Resources and Administration at Spark Capital Advisors, where she played a key role in building and scaling the firm’s HR and administration function. During her tenure, she led several strategic people initiatives, strengthened organisational capabilities, and helped develop talent frameworks that supported the company’s growth trajectory.

Before Spark Capital Advisors, she spent over seven years with ASK Group, holding leadership positions including Assistant Vice President – HR and Senior Manager – HR. In these roles, she partnered closely with the organisation’s Wealth Management and Fundraising businesses across India and Singapore, leading critical initiatives in talent management, employee engagement, performance management, and workforce development.

Earlier in her career, Lajja worked with ICICI Venture as HR Manager, managing a broad range of human resources responsibilities including talent development, performance appraisal, recruitment, employee benefits, HR policies, and organisational interventions. She began her HR leadership journey with Bennett, Coleman and Co. Ltd., the Times Group, where she served as an HR Business Partner supporting editorial functions and driving key people initiatives.

Academic Background and Industry Contributions

An alumna of the University of Mumbai, Lajja earned her Master of Business Administration in Human Resources Development. Beyond her corporate responsibilities, she has actively contributed to industry forums and conferences as a panellist, sharing her perspectives on evolving workplace trends, talent management, and the future of human resources.

Her appointment reflects Religare’s continued commitment to building a future-ready workforce, strengthening its employer brand, and supporting sustainable growth across its businesses.

About Religare Enterprises Limited

Religare Enterprises Limited is a diversified financial services group offering an integrated suite of solutions through its subsidiaries across lending, affordable housing finance, health insurance, and retail broking. The company serves individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses through a broad portfolio of financial products designed to support growth and financial well-being. Driven by its values of trust, care, hope, and innovation, Religare continues to invest in strengthening its businesses while helping customers achieve their financial aspirations through responsible and customer-centric financial solutions.