MRG Group has announced the appointment of Amitesh Osta as its new Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO), marking a significant step in strengthening its leadership team as the Group accelerates its growth trajectory across the hospitality sector.
Amitesh brings with him over 17 years of diverse experience across FMCG, retail, and consumer businesses. He joins MRG Group from Metro Cash & Carry India, where he served as Business Head – HR, partnering with the COO to shape the company’s people strategy, drive large-scale workforce reorganizations, and lead change management at Metro Cash & Carry India.
In a career spanning leadership role with Anheuser-Busch InBev, Johnson & Johnson, and Hindustan Unilever Ltd., Amitesh has earned a reputation for building future-ready organizations, strengthening succession pipelines, driving M&A people integrations, and embedding robust employee relations frameworks. His expertise spans HR strategy, talent management, organizational design, and digital transformation of HR operations.
Commenting on the appointment, Dr. K. Prakash Shetty, Founder & Chairman MRG Group, said:
“At MRG Group, we believe that our people are at the heart of our success. As we expand our footprint and prepare for the next phase of growth, it is imperative that we continue to invest in building a strong and agile workforce. Amitesh’s wealth of experience in leading HR transformation and creating scalable people strategies makes him an ideal fit to drive our vision forward.”
Speaking about his new role, Mr. Osta added, “I am delighted to join MRG Group at such a pivotal stage of its journey. My priority will be to create a high-performing, inclusive, and engaged workforce that enables the Group to deliver on its ambitious growth plans and further elevate its position in the Indian hospitality landscape.”
An alumnus of Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi, Amitesh holds an MBA in Human Resources and has been recognized with numerous industry accolades.
With this appointment, MRG Group reaffirms its commitment to building strong leadership capabilities, nurturing talent, and creating a workplace culture aligned with its vision of becoming a leading name in hospitality.
