IPM India, the Indian affiliate of Philip Morris International, has appointed Kingshuk Das as Director of People & Culture. With more than 16 years of experience, he brings extensive expertise in strategic and operational HR, playing a key role in driving sustainable and inclusive growth as part of IPM India's transformational journey.

PMI has recently ranked among the top 10 companies in the WSJ Management Top 250 Annual Company Ranking. Additionally, IPM India has earned the Equal Salary certification and has been recognized with the Great Place to Work and Top Employer certifications for three and five years, respectively.

Kingshuk's association with PMI began in 2012. Over the years, he moved across roles - People & Culture Commercial in India, Talent Management in Hong Kong, and People & Culture Commercial role in Australia. In his last role, he was partnering with the Global Operations organization, at Philip Morris Operational Centre, Switzerland.

Commenting on the appointment, Navaneel Kar, Managing Director, of IPM India, said, "Kingshuk has a deep understanding of our business and applies this knowledge to the people and culture solutions he delivers. He is curious and intellectual, full of energy and enthusiasm, with a strong hunger for learning. With his experience working across markets, Kingshuk will bring a valuable perspective to this role. His entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to continuous learning make him ideal to lead the next phase of growth for our India business & achieve our strategic objectives".

Kingshuk Das, Director - People & Culture, IPM India, said, "I am excited to join the new role at this interesting phase of the organization and contribute to its growth & success. My passion lies in people-centric leadership along with elevating employee experience and fostering a dynamic culture of growth and innovation. I'm delighted to be a part of IPM India, where values like agility, collaboration, and employee well-being, shape the ethos and culture of the organization".

Outside of work, Kingshuk enjoys enhancing his culinary skills by experimenting with new recipes. He also loves embarking on long hikes to connect with nature.