Kotak Mahindra Prime Appoints Sandeep Rath as Head of Human Resources

Kotak Mahindra Prime Limited, a leading non-banking financial company (NBFC) and a wholly owned subsidiary of Kotak Mahindra Bank, has announced the appointment of Sandeep Rath as Head of Human Resources. With this strategic leadership move, the company aims to further strengthen its people practices and align its HR strategy with long-term business growth and customer-centric objectives.

In his new role, Sandeep Rath will be responsible for leading the end-to-end HR function, including talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, and culture building. He will work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure that the organisation’s people strategy supports innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth in the competitive vehicle finance sector.

Sandeep Rath brings with him rich and diverse experience across human resources leadership roles in the financial services and corporate sectors. Known for his strong expertise in building high-performing teams, driving organisational transformation, and strengthening employer branding, Rath has successfully led HR initiatives focused on workforce agility, leadership development, and employee experience in his previous roles.

Kotak Mahindra Prime has been consistently investing in digital transformation, customer experience, and operational efficiency. The appointment of Sandeep Rath comes at a time when organisations across the financial services industry are re-evaluating their talent strategies amid evolving workforce expectations, regulatory changes, and rapid technological advancements. Rath’s leadership is expected to play a critical role in nurturing a future-ready workforce and reinforcing a performance-driven yet inclusive work culture.

Commenting on the appointment, the company highlighted that Sandeep Rath’s people-centric approach and strategic HR acumen will help Kotak Mahindra Prime enhance its organisational capabilities and strengthen employee engagement across levels. His focus on aligning HR practices with business priorities is expected to support the company’s continued growth and talent sustainability.

With this appointment, Kotak Mahindra Prime reaffirms its commitment to building a strong leadership pipeline and creating a progressive workplace that empowers employees while delivering value to customers and stakeholders.