New Delhi: Samunnati has appointed Venkatesh Raja as the Group CHRO-designate for the company. Samunnati has been strategically strengthening its people-first approach leadership team by appointing industry experts in strategic positions to drive future growth and innovation.
A distinguished human resource leader, brand strategist, and organisational architect, Raja will bring with him nearly three decades of transformative leadership experience. His career spans leadership roles across renowned organisations, including Shoppers Stop, Sterling Holiday Resorts, Reliance Industries, Reliance Infocomm, MTS and Future Group.
Prior to joining Samunnati, Raja served as the CHRO–designate at Shoppers Stop, where he played a pivotal role in driving cultural transformation, talent management, and organisational excellence. His expertise in crafting people-centric strategies and building high-performing, cross-functional teams has established him as a respected leader in the HR fraternity.
In addition to his corporate achievements, Venkatesh Raja is a certified Marshall Goldsmith coach, a passionate mentor, an avid reader, and a national weightlifting champion — a reflection of his commitment to holistic personal and professional development.
At Samunnati, Venkatesh Raja will lead the organisation’s people strategy, focusing on enhancing culture and strengthening leadership capabilities to align with the company’s mission of transforming the agricultural ecosystem.
Welcoming him to the team, Anil Kumar SG, Founder and CEO of Samunnati, said:
“We are thrilled to have Venkatesh Raja join us at this crucial phase of our journey. His rich experience and people-first leadership approach will be instrumental in shaping the next chapter of growth and innovation at Samunnati.”
The recent strategic leadership appointments are part of Samunnati’s broader vision to mobilise the organisation toward greater innovation, people-centric growth, and agricultural landscape prominence — empowering small-holding farmers and the agri community at large, in alignment with its mission of building Samunnati 2.0.
