New Delhi: After a remarkable 17-year tenure with PayPal India, Jayanthi Vaidyanathan, Vice President and Head of HR, has resigned. As the HR Head for India, she joined PayPal in 2008 and was entrusted with starting from scratch and growing the India business.
“After an amazing 17-year journey at PayPal, I’m stepping into the next phase of my exploration,” she announced in a heartfelt LinkedIn post.
Reflecting on her journey, she wrote, “Fast forward to today, we’ve grown to nearly 7,000 people across multiple locations in India, cutting across engineering, product management, analytics, customer support, and more—playing a pivotal role in PayPal’s global strategy.”
Although she has not confirmed her next professional move, “I’ve not firmed up my next phase yet—taking a moment to pause and recharge. I remain deeply passionate about the role HR leadership plays in creating cultures that respect, care for, and empower people. I’m looking forward to meaningful collaboration—be it coaching, advisory, or other roles—helping organizations navigate transformation with thoughtful people strategy.”
She also shared the highlights of her tenure at PayPal, such as creating the India ecosystem, improving PayPal’s reputation as an employer, and spearheading significant business changes. “It’s been an incredible ride, filled with deep learning, great relationships, and a keen sense of purpose,” she wrote.
