Thiruvananthapuram: Technopark-based Testhouse announced that Ajith Kumar, Global Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Chief Operating Officer of the company, has been named CHRO of the Year in the Business Leader of the Year Awards at the 35th World HRD Congress & Awards 2026 held in Mumbai.
The annual event, a prominent forum in the field of human resource development, brought together senior professionals and industry leaders to deliberate on workplace transformation and people strategy.
The recognition places Testhouse in the spotlight for its leadership-driven people initiatives and strategic workforce alignment.
Ajith was honoured for significantly transforming business performance through strategic people leadership and operational alignment.
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Under his leadership at Testhouse, the organisation has strengthened its culture, enhanced workforce stability and improved overall organisational effectiveness, according to the award jury.
The recognition underscores how Testhouse has aligned human capital strategy with operational excellence to drive measurable outcomes.
The award adds to his earlier recognitions within Asia-Pacific HR leadership circles and acknowledges his leadership in integrating human capital management with sustainable business growth and long-term value creation.
The honour further reinforces Testhouse’s commitment to building leadership capability and embedding people-centric practices into its global operations.
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An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B), Ajith has over 25 years of experience across global enterprises, including IBM, Lenovo and UST Global.
At Testhouse, he holds a dual responsibility for human capital strategy and operational execution, playing a central role in shaping both workforce direction and business performance.
Testhouse: Quality Engineering Solutions Provider
Founded in 2000, Testhouse is a global quality engineering and digital assurance company headquartered in London, UK. The company serves clients across the US, the UK, Australia, Europe and the Middle East.
The company delivers expertise to industries such as banking, payments, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, travel, media and entertainment, reinforcing its position as a global leader in quality engineering solutions.
