Arup Gupta is an institution in himself—an HR statesman whose 41-year career has helped shape some of India’s most iconic businesses. As Chief Human Resources Officer at Reliance Power, he continues to lead people strategy for high-impact industries where talent, scale, and transformation intersect daily.
Arup’s legacy spans power, infrastructure, telecom, defence, aviation, media, and chemicals—roles where he built organizations from the ground up, led CXO hiring across verticals, and spearheaded structural transformation for long-term business resilience. With 17+ years at Reliance Group, he has been instrumental in establishing entities like Reliance Naval and Defence.
His experience is marked by both operational scale—managing HR systems for 40,000+ employees—and strategic depth, overseeing leadership development, cultural change, and productivity enhancements. From Diligent Media to ACC and Times of India, he has been a catalyst for performance-led, people-first growth.
A microbiologist turned HR strategist with a Master’s in Management Studies, Arup’s career reflects a balance of empathy, systems thinking, and execution excellence. A national-level athlete and NCC officer, his leadership journey has always been grounded in discipline and service.
At AI at Work, Arup brings wisdom forged over decades—reminding us that even in a tech-first future, leadership is still human at its core.
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