Dr. Hardip Baria has been appointed as Vice President – Human Resources at Gruner Renewable Energy, a sustainable energy firm focused on converting biomass and biowaste into renewable fuel. In this strategic role, Dr. Baria will lead the company’s people operations, driving initiatives across talent acquisition, workforce planning, leadership development, and employee engagement to support Gruner’s growth in the clean energy space.
Previously, Dr. Baria served as General Manager – HR & Administration at Omnitech Engineering Pvt. Ltd., where he aligned HR strategies with business objectives and optimized administrative functions. He also held the position of Head – HR & Administration at IBCC Industries Inc., a U.S.-based precision engineering firm, leading global HR integration.
His career includes consultancy roles in HR across sectors like oil & gas, FMCG, and IT, along with nearly 12 years at Gujarat Gas Limited, where he last served as Associate VP – HR. He also held leadership roles at Essar Oil & Gas and Uttam Galva Steels. Dr. Baria holds a PGDBM from NMIMS and an honorary doctorate from Dunster Business School, Switzerland.