Relaxo Footwears Appoints Manju Kohli as Chief HR Officer

By: WE staff | Wednesday, 26 November 2025

• Relaxo Footwears has named Manju Kohli as its Chief Human Resources Officer
• The appointment supports the firm's leadership strength, as it continues to expand in a competitive market
• Kohli brings 20-plus years of experience leading multinational and fast-growth companies

Relaxo Footwears appointed a new C.H.R.O. (Chief Human Resources Officer), Manju Kohli, to strengthen their Leadership Team as they continue to expand in the competitive Consumer Products Market.

Manju is an experienced professional with more than 20 years of experience in many different types of multinational and other growth-oriented organizations within the area of Organisation Design, Human Resource Transformation, and Capability Development.

She has worked with in various sectors, including Technology, Media, Education, Agri-Tech, and Manufacturing, providing her with a broader view of different Business Environments.

Over the years, she has successfully managed multiple complex restructuring programmes, including post-merger integrations, through Harmonizing Organisation Culture, Systems, and Governance to meet the Investor's Expectations.

She is also widely known for championing the use of Lean Operating Models, Technology-Driven Process Improvement, and Performance-Focused Work Environments.

Until she joined Relaxo, Manju was the Senior Vice President, People & Culture, at Terviva from May 2024 to August 2025.

Other roles she has held are CHRO with UWC South East Asia (2017–2023), Vice President of Human Resources with Pearson, and Chief People Officer for HR Media, and HR leadership positions with Carlsberg Group, Oracle Financial Services Software, Actis, and ITC Limited.

Considering the changing consumer trends, as also the supply chain challenges, Relaxo's HR priorities are expected to be on productivity, capability building, and organizational agility. Manju’s appointment indicates a more integrated approach to workforce strategy as the company prepares for its next phase of growth.