IIFL Home Finance, one of India’s leading affordable housing finance companies, has announced the appointment of Mr. Ajay Sachdewa as Group Chief Business Officer and Ms. Aarti Marwaha Upadhyay as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). These strategic appointments reinforce the company’s commitment to accelerating growth while fostering a purpose-driven, people-first culture.
With affordable housing continuing to expand into regional markets, IIFL Home Finance is deepening its leadership bench to enhance business execution, strengthen customer engagement, and build a future-ready workforce. These additions underscore the company’s dual focus on scaling operations and building organizational resilience.
In his role as Group Chief Business Officer, Mr. Sachdewa will be responsible for driving business strategy, expanding distribution, enhancing sales productivity, and deepening customer engagement—all aligned with IIFL Home Finance’s affordable housing mission. With over two decades of experience in financial services and housing finance, including leadership roles at Axis Bank, HDFC Limited, and HDFC Sales, he brings deep expertise in building scalable, customer-centric businesses across India and international markets.
As Chief Human Resources Officer, Ms. Upadhyay will lead talent management, leadership development, employee engagement, diversity & inclusion, and cultural transformation initiatives. With close to 20 years of HR leadership experience across sectors including retail, NBFC, telecom, and energy, she has previously served as Chief People Officer at Devyani International and held senior roles at Walmart, Lenskart, and Religare Enterprises, among others.
