Rakesh Mehta, a seasoned human resources executive with more than three decades of experience, has resigned as president and chief human resource officer of Welspun Corp. The departure, effective November 2, 2026, was attributed to personal reasons. Before joining Welspun Corp in October 2025, Mehta had held the position of group chief human resources officer at Uno Minda and senior HR roles at JSW Energy, Reliance Industries, and General Motors.
Over his career, Mehta has held leadership positions across manufacturing, automotive, refining, and energy sectors. At Uno Minda, he served from April 2024 until September 2025, while his tenure at JSW Energy lasted over five years, concluding in April 2024. Prior to that, he led human resources for Reliance Industries’ refining operations in Jamnagar from 2015 to 2018.
His longest continuous assignment was at General Motors, where he advanced from general manager of HR in 2007 to director of HR in 2010, remaining in that role until 2015. Earlier in his career, he worked at Asian Paints (2003–2007), Guardian Industries (1999–2003), and Crompton Greaves (1995–1999). Mehta began his professional journey at Rallis India in 1993.
Mehta’s expertise includes managing large-scale operations where HR strategy played a key role in maintaining workforce stability. His resignation opens a leadership vacancy at Welspun Corp, though the company has not yet announced a successor. Mehta has committed to supporting a smooth transition and handover to his successor.
Mehta earned a postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management and was honored as Distinguished Alumnus of the Year in 2026.
