Cosmo First Appoints Yamini Kumar Jaipuria as Whole Time Director for ESG & CSR

By: WE Staff | Tuesday, 4 March 2025

• On 4th March 2025, Yamini Kumar Jaipuria was appointed Whole Time Director at Cosmo First, focusing on corporate strategy, ESG, and CSR for a 5-year term.
• With 20 years of experience at GE and as a Corporate Advisor to Cosmo First, Ms. Jaipuria has earned multiple awards for leadership and CSR.

On 4^th March, the Board of Cosmo First Limited, an over-four-decade-old conglomerate with a global presence, appointed Yamini Kumar Jaipuria as Whole Time Director, Corporate Strategy, ESG & CSR, for a 5-year term, effective immediately in Mumbai. Ms Kumar is an accomplished business leader with nearly two decades of experience as Vice President, Human Resources at GE Europe, Asia, and India.  along with significant contributions as a Corporate Advisor to Cosmo First since 2020.

The Chairman & Managing Director will be supported by Ms. Jaipuria in transforming the Company into a 'Future Ready' organization. She will work closely with the Board, Group CEO, and business/functional heads on Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, including Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics. Her focus areas will also include Social Media, Employer and Corporate Branding, and Diversity and Inclusion, along with leadership building and nurturing of the next generation of leaders within the organisation.

About Yamini Kumar Jaipuria

Yamini Kumar Jaipuria is a seasoned business leader recognized for her extensive experience and contributions to various organizations. Before her appointment as Whole Time Director, she served as Corporate Advisor to Cosmo First Limited since 2020, where she played a pivotal role in transforming the HR function, CSR initiatives, social media strategies, and the company's entry into the omni-channel pet care business, Zigly. As Managing Trustee of Cosmo Foundation, the CSR arm of Cosmo First, she launched and sustained initiatives focused on education, women empowerment, and environmental protection.

Her career includes nearly two decades as Vice President, Human Resources at GE Europe, Asia, and India, where she received over 50 awards for Business Excellence and HR Impact, including the GE India President Awards five times. Ms. Jaipuria has also been recognised for her contributions as the Managing Trustee of Cosmo Foundation with awards such as The Economic Times ET 2GOOD4GOOD Award, Sewa Bhushan Award by Sewa Bharti, National Award for Excellence in CSR & Sustainability, and the Fortune Women’s Leadership Award. She holds a master’s degree in international relations from the London School of Economics, UK, and an MBA from the American College, London, UK.