The Chairman’s Circle is an accelerated, one-year leadership development program designed for a select group of high-potential employees from across the CK Birla Group. This program aims to identify and nurture top talent, providing a structured and transformational leadership journey that enhances their capabilities and prepares them for higher roles within the Group and its companies.
Sponsored by the Chairpersons and senior leadership team, this initiative is vital to the Group’s talent-building efforts, creating a strong leadership pipeline across various management levels.
Participants in the Chairman’s Circle benefit from world-class developmental interventions, including behavioural coaching, opportunities to work on strategic projects, job rotations, career management and mentorship from senior leaders.
The most recent cohort of Chairman’s Circle graduated in 2024, featuring a diverse group from age 25 to 45 and included about 33% women candidates. The participants represented different companies of the group and included graduates from more than 4 nationalities and different ethnic groups, highlighting the group’s commitment to inclusivity and diversity.