RedBus Names Divya Amarnath as VP and Head of Human Resources

RedBus, the leading bus ticketing platform under the MakeMyTrip Group, has appointed Divya Amarnath as its Vice President and Head of Human Resources, marking a significant move to bolster its leadership as the platform accelerates growth in India and overseas. In her new role, Amarnath will oversee the end-to-end HR strategy across redBus and its allied businesses, including Bitla and Savaari. She will spearhead initiatives encompassing talent strategy, organizational design, culture building, and employee experience, ensuring that human capital aligns seamlessly with the company’s evolving business goals. 

Bringing over 20 years of experience in HR leadership, Amarnath has previously held senior positions at top organizations such as Flipkart, Lenskart.com, Godrej Industries Group, and Unilever. Throughout her career, she has driven workforce transformation, leadership development, and large-scale people operations, making her well-positioned to guide redBus through its next phase of growth. Industry observers note that her appointment underscores redBus’s intent to align people priorities with business expansion, digital transformation, and changing workforce expectations. As the platform scales its presence in domestic and international markets, a strong HR vision is expected to play a pivotal role in supporting both strategic growth and employee engagement initiatives. 

Commenting on the appointment, redBus emphasized that “Divya’s expertise in building high-performing teams and fostering organizational culture will be instrumental as we continue to innovate and expand our services across India and beyond.” This strategic hire comes at a time when technology-driven travel platforms are investing heavily in talent and organizational capabilities to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry landscape. With Amarnath at the helm of HR, redBus aims to strengthen its workforce foundation to support both business growth and employee satisfaction, positioning itself for sustainable long-term success.