K. S. Shetty takes over as HPCL's Director HR

K. S. Shetty has assumed the charge of Director (Human Resources) of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) effective May 01, 2023.

Prior to joining as Director (Human Resources) of HPCL, K. S. Shetty was Executive Director (Human Resources) with additional charge of Executive Director (Employee Relations) in HPCL.


Shetty is a gold medallist in Human Resource Management from Andhra University and also a distinguished alumnus of the Swedish Institute, Stockholm from where he completed his Diploma in Sustainable Development in 2012.

He has also completed his Advanced Management Program from MDI, Gurgaon / ESCP Europe Business School, Paris (2016).

He is an SHRM, USA - Senior Certified Professional and is currently on the AIMA Core Committee on HR and also on the National Council of the Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD). He is also on the Board of HPCL’s wholly owned subsidiary company (HPLNG), effective October 10, 2022.

Shetty has over 25 years of experience in HR in various capacities at HPCL. In his current role at HPCL, he is responsible for HR/ER functions ranging from talent acquisition, capability building, career and succession planning, performance and rewards management, discipline management etc.