Harsh V Trehan named CHRO, Executive Vice President at GSK India

He also expressed gratitude to his colleagues and mentors, noting the role they played in shaping his leadership. He said, " I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work with amazing leaders and being mentored and coached by them. Thank you Stuart Hepburn, Magnus Hibbert, Allen Powley, Steve McGuire & Marianne Davies for believing and trusting in me. Your encouragement and guidance helped me excel & sharpen my capabilities for this next phase of growth and contribution."

Before joining GSK, Trehan served as Chief People Officer at Compass Group India for more than 7 years. He also worked at BAE Systems, and spent more than a decade at GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Ltd. (2001–2011), holding various HR roles. He began his career at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited.

He holds a Masters degree in Personnel Management, Human Resources from the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune.

Commenting on his new role, Trehan emphasized his excitement in contributing to GSK’s mission," At GSK, our purpose is to harness science, technology, and talent to deliver innovative medicines and vaccines that transform lives. Building on a rich legacy of over 100 years in India, GSK India remains committed to preventing disease, advancing treatment, and improving long-term health outcomes for millions across the country. I am excited to play a part in accelerating this impactful journey and driving progress in healthcare access and equity."