Fintech unicorn BharatPe names former Reckitt exec Smriti Handa HR boss

Apart from Reckitt, Smriti Handa has also worked with firms like Philips and Airtel in global and local roles

Fintech unicorn BharatPe has appointed former Reckitt executive Smriti Handa as its new Chief Human Resources Officer.

“In her new role, Smriti will be working closely with the senior leadership team at BharatPe and will focus on strengthening the organisational culture and HR practices in the company with the objective of building BharatPe as an employer of choice,” BharatPe said.

An alumnus of SRCC, Delhi University and MDI, Gurgaon, Handa comes with the experience of working across organisations like Reckitt, Philips and Airtel, in global and local roles.

Suhail Sameer, CEO, BharatPe said, “At BharatPe, team is our biggest asset and hence, culture