Pune,
July 30, 2026: Gera Developments Private
Limited (GDPL), one of India’s leading real estate
developers known for pioneering category-defining innovations and the
award-winning creators of premium residential and commercial projects in Pune,
Goa, Bengaluru, and California (USA), has appointed Ms. Paromita Deb Areng as
Chief People Officer (CPO). With over 19 years of leadership experience across
Human Resources, Talent Management, Business Partnering and Organizational
Transformation, Paromita will lead the company's people strategy, strengthen
its high-performance culture, and drive organizational capability as Gera
continues its next phase of growth.
Paromita
has held HR leadership roles at Zaggle, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, and Palmonas
(as Fractional Head of HR), and has worked across the full spectrum of HR
functions at Roche Diabetes Care, Boehringer Ingelheim, Mylan, MSD
Pharmaceuticals, and Reliance Industries
Commenting
on the appointment, Mr. Gulzar Malhotra, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Gera
Developments Private Limited, said, "At Gera, our people have always
been the foundation of our success. As we continue to scale our business while
strengthening our culture of innovation and excellence, investing in leadership
that can build future-ready organizations becomes increasingly important. We
are delighted to welcome Paromita to our leadership team. Paromita has spent
close to two decades building HR functions across some of the country's most
demanding industries. Her extensive experience in building high-performing
teams, driving organizational transformation and creating strong people
practices will play an important role in supporting our long-term vision and
growth journey."
Speaking
on her appointment, Ms. Paromita Deb Areng, Chief People Officer, Gera
Developments Private Limited, said, "I am thrilled to join Gera
Developments at such an exciting stage of its growth journey. Gera has built a
strong reputation over five decades not only for innovation in real estate but
also for creating an empowering workplace culture. I look forward to partnering
with the leadership team to strengthen our people capabilities, nurture
leadership at every level, and build an agile, future-ready organization where
people can thrive while delivering exceptional value to our customers."
In
her new role, Paromita will oversee the Human Resources function across the
organization, with a focus on talent acquisition, leadership development, employee
engagement, organizational effectiveness and culture building. She will work
closely with the leadership team to strengthen Gera's people-first philosophy
while building the capabilities required to support the company's continued
expansion.
Her
appointment reinforces Gera Developments' commitment to investing in leadership
and creating a workplace that attracts, develops and retains exceptional
talent. As the company continues to expand its footprint and introduce
industry-first innovations, strengthening organizational capabilities and
cultivating a high-performance culture remain central to its long-term growth
strategy.
About
Gera Developments Private Limited:
Gera
Developments Private Limited, a reputed brand for over 50 years, is one of the
pioneers of the Real Estate business in Pune. Recognised as the creators of
premium residential and commercial projects in Pune, Goa and Bengaluru, the
brand has established a global presence through developments in California,
USA. Gera prides itself on providing long-term enjoyment to customers, by
having a distinct customer-first approach. The philosophy at Gera of “Let's
Outdo” rests on the trinity of Innovation, Transparency, and Enhanced Customer
Experience. It is at the heart of Gera's effort to infuse innovation and
transparency in Real Estate and home building, with an unwavering focus on
meeting the shifting lifestyle dynamics of their customers, while upholding the
premium living experience. Accordingly, there are many 'firsts' that stand to
Gera's credit.
The
company introduced a 5-Year Warranty on Real Estate, consisting of Preventive
Maintenance & Repairs and provision of insurance on buildings way back in
2004 for the first time in India. RERA mandated the same only in 2017. Gera
also introduced India's first and only 7-year warranty in Real Estate. They
have designed and launched a pathbreaking concept, the award-winning
ChildCentric® Homes, and WellnessCentric
Homes™ which revolutionised the Real Estate sector for both, the developer and
the home buyer. The company has also launched Gera's Home Equity Power — a
first-of-its-kind industry initiative providing financial flexibility to
customers to withdraw funds from their prior payments to meet financial
emergencies.
These
products are matched by the services of the GeraWorld® Mobile App, which brings
speed, convenience, and transparency to the buyer, enhancing customer
experience. Gera Developments has also launched the Club Outdo initiative, a
tech-driven loyalty and referral program that provides multiple benefits,
offers, and community engagement opportunities to existing and new customers.
The
company emphasises delivering value-added experiences to customers, with
projects designed around the evolving needs of their customers. Driven by
trust, quality, a customer-first mindset, and innovation, the brand has won
several national and international awards on both the product and service
fronts. Gera continues to be recognised by the Great Place to Work® (GPTW)
Institute among India's Best Workplaces.
Gera
envisions raising the standards of Real Estate in India. As they redefine new
standards of service orientation, product innovation, real estate marketing,
and brand building, they are consistently generating fresh value for its
stakeholders, while setting new benchmarks for the industry.
Please
visit www.gera.in for
more information