New Delhi: Waterfield Advisors has announced the appointment of Saurabh Arora as Managing Director and Chief of Human Resources (CHRO).
Arora joins the firm with over two decades of experience in human resources across financial services. Prior to Waterfield, Saurabh has held leadership roles at Russell Investments and Morgan Stanley, where he played a key role in building the firm’s India footprint.
At Waterfield, Arora will oversee the firm’s human resources strategy, including organisational development, recruitment, retention and performance management, shaping a future-ready HR ecosystem, and talent strategies aligning with Waterfield’s vision to become a high-performing, agile, and values-driven organisation. His deep expertise will aid in employer branding and change management, attract, engage and retain top talent across all levels.
Soumya Rajan, Founder and CEO, Waterfield Advisors, said: “We are thrilled to bring in Saurabh Arora at a transformational phase for the firm. Saurabh’s experience perfectly complements our client-first philosophy and will help us build a strong, progressive and inclusive work environment that prioritises our people and propels the group towards its ambitious future. Together, we aim to build a strong best-in-class employer brand in the Family office and Wealth Advisory space.”
On his appointment, Arora said, “Waterfield Advisors is an outstanding financial services brand, home to incredibly talented people and a culture that is deep rooted in forging trusted relationships. It is a great honour to be part of this extraordinary organisation, and I look forward to working closely with the senior management team, colleagues, clients and partners to continue to build a world-class franchise.”
This strategic appointment underlines Waterfield’s continued commitment to strengthening its people-first culture and driving its next phase of transformation and growth.
