Mr. Vibhash Naik

Mr. Vibhash Naik is the Group Head and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at HDFC Bank. He joined the Bank in February 2026 and is responsible for leading the Human Resource function.

Prior to joining HDFC Bank, Mr. Naik was the CHRO at HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited (HDFC Life). During his 14-year tenure at HDFC Life, he was instrumental in creating a technology-enabled people ecosystem designed to enhance employee experience, simplify processes, and nurture a culture of collaboration across HDFC Life.

With over 25 years of experience spanning across talent management, organisation development, performance management, HR technology, and rewards, Mr. Naik combines strategic vision with a nuanced understanding of organisation and human behaviour.

Prior to joining HDFC Life, Mr. Naik’s has held senior leadership positions with respected organisations across the Banking, Financial Services, Technology and Insurance sectors.

Mr. Naik holds a Master’s Degree in Labour Studies from the University of Mumbai.