Sep 15 2024

ManipalCigna Health Insurance appoints Ms Richa Chatterjee as Chief Human Resources Officer

Mumbai, 10th September, 2024 – ManipalCigna Health Insurance, one of India’s fastest-growing standalone health insurance company announced the appointment of Ms Richa Chatterjee as its new Chief Human Resources Officer, effective 2nd September 2024. With over two decades of experience in Human Resources, Richa brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role, aiming to drive impactful HR strategies and initiatives.

In her new role at ManipalCigna, Richa will be responsible for overseeing the company's HR strategies, focusing on attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. Her responsibilities will include driving ManipalCigna’ people agenda, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusivity, and aligning HR practices to drive organizational growth.

Speaking on the appointment, Prasun Sikdar, Managing Director and CEO, ManipalCigna Health Insurance, said, “We are delighted to have Richa join us at ManipalCigna Health Insurance. Our employees are our most valuable assets, and with a sharp focus on our people first philosophy, we constantly endeavour to create a great place to work for each of them. I am confident Richa’s expertise will enable us to lead our equity, diversity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, attract and retain the talent necessary and continue to deliver on our company's purpose and growth strategy.

Commenting on her appointment, Richa Chatterjee, Chief Human Resources Officer, ManipalCigna Health Insurance, said, “I am excited to join the ManipalCigna family and contribute to its dynamic growth journey. As the health insurance sector continues to grow in India, I am confident that ManipalCigna will continue to set benchmarks for excellence in the sector. My focus will be on enhancing our people strategy, fostering a culture that empowers and inspires our employees and propels us forward as an organisation towards our mission.”

Prior to joining, ManipalCigna, Richa held the role of CHRO and President at Indian Infoline Group, where she steered the organization through effective Talent Management, Business Partnering, Organization Effectiveness initiatives and HR transformation projects. Earlier in her career, Richa has worked in various capacities within the HR domain with organizations like Network18, The Boston Consulting Group (India) and Tata Motors.

About ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Limited

ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Limited is a joint venture between Manipal Group, an eminent player in healthcare delivery and higher education in India, and Cigna Healthcare, a global health services company with over 230 years of experience. ManipalCigna is headquartered out of Mumbai and has 88 branch offices covering significant metros and towns. The company has built a strong multi-distribution network of over 70,000 agents and 500+ distribution partners across the country. ManipalCigna also has presence in 400+ cities in India through its distribution network and has a network of over 9000 hospitals across cities including tier I, tier II, and tier III towns in India. To learn more, visit www.manipalcigna.com.

 

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