Ambrish Tripathi assumed charge as director (human resources) of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on 13 August 2026. Prior to this appointment, he was general manager of BEL’s Kotdwar unit since 1 January 2024.

Tripathi holds a BE degree from National Institute of Technology (NIT), Allahabad & has done executive post graduate diploma in Management with specialization in HR from Symbiosis Pune. He also has PMP certification from PMI USA.

During his career at BEL, he has held various important assignments and has made significant contributions in the areas of Human Resources, workforce development, digital transformation, employee engagement and organisational capability building.

During his tenure as general manager of BEL’s Kotdwar Unit, Tripathi provided holistic leadership for the HR function, aligning people policies with organisational objectives, strategic frameworks and corporate directives. He translated his strategic HR vision into measurable outcomes through structured policy implementation, governance excellence, workforce capability enhancement and institutional capacity building.

Under his leadership, the Kotdwar Unit registered 75 per cent growth during the previous year and received the Platinum recognition under the CII Excellence programme. The Unit was also conferred the Kalinga Safety Award. Quality Circles from the Unit were recognised at global forums in consecutive years, reflecting the strong focus on quality, productivity and continuous improvement.

Being located in a remote area, retention of skilled manpower was a major challenge. Tripathi introduced innovative recruitment and workforce engagement strategies, including campus recruitment from regional colleges, recruitment of ex-servicemen for supervisory roles and engagement of trained manpower through avenues such as advanced trainees after completion of apprenticeship. These initiatives resulted in zero attrition during the past two years and induction of more than 150 professionals.

He also focused on capability development through structured learning and skill enhancement programmes. These initiatives enabled the existing workforce to develop the Kawach system for Indian Railways in record time. He also maintained stable and productive industrial relations through proactive engagement, contributing to a conducive work environment and enabling the Kotdwar unit to achieve a turnover of Rs. 1,058 crores.

Tripathi has also driven a positive cultural shift towards fostering a mindset of action, accountability and result orientation. He spearheaded CSR initiatives of more than Rs 15 crores aimed at addressing regional and national priorities. Earlier, as AGM at the Integrated Software Complex (ISCO), he contributed to IT initiatives for smooth onboarding and early establishment of Gen Z employees. Integration of learning platforms such as ‘Udemy’ and ‘Coursera’ with BEL’s IT infrastructure helped transform the learning culture of the organisation.

Speaking on his vision as director (HR), Tripathi said that he wants to make HR a strategic partner in organisational success by transforming it from an administrative function into a proactive driver of growth, innovation and employee excellence. He envisages a future-ready PSU powered by a competent, committed and agile workforce that embodies the highest standards of ethics, transparency and customer-focused approach.

His mission will be to attract, develop and retain the best talent by fostering a culture of continuous learning, performance orientation and holistic well-being. He intends to leverage cutting-edge HR technology to ensure seamless, objective and transparent processes, while creating an inclusive and empowering workplace where every individual can thrive and contribute to the national mission of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.