People Matters, a media platform and community for HR and Talent leaders in India and APAC, today announced that Pushkaraj Bidwai has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board of Directors.
Pushkaraj Bidwai was one of the founding members and previously Chief Business Officer at People Matters. He succeeds Ester Martinez, the Founder & CEO, who has decided to step down after 15 successful years to explore personal interests.
Pushkaraj Bidwai has been instrumental in driving key strategic initiatives and expanding the People Matters brand beyond India in his previous role as the Chief Business Officer.
Since 2017, he has successfully led the brand’s entry into six new countries, bringing a global perspective to the organization’s growth.
The leadership transition comes following its complete acquisition by Mynavi Corporation, one of Japan’s largest HR companies.
Last year, Japan-based Mynavi Corporation acquired a majority stake in People Matters to expand Mynavi’s business in India and Asia. The company already has offices in the USA, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Poland, and India.
Kazumasa Yoshida a Director for Global Business of Mynavi Corporation, said, “We have long admired the work and impact of People Matters in the People and Work community, and we extend our gratitude to Ester for her remarkable leadership and dedication over the past 15 years, which have elevated the company to the strong position it holds today. With Pushkar succeeding, we have full confidence in his leadership and vision to spearhead this next phase of growth, drawing on his deep understanding of the market and commitment to excellence. With this full acquisition, we are committed to providing the resources and enablement needed for People Matters to scale to new heights and expand its footprint across APAC while continuing to operate as an independent media and community business.”
Commenting on his elevation, Pushkaraj Bidwai said, “Ester’s leadership has firmly established People Matters as a trusted platform for HR and talent leaders. I am honoured to succeed her and build on this legacy as we embark upon the People Matters 3.0 journey. With strong support from Mynavi Corporation, I am excited to realize our ambitious plans for expansion into new markets and new initiatives to strengthen our position as the preferred platform for HR and talent leaders across APAC. Our long-term vision is to transform People Matters into a global brand that leverages technology, data, and AI to elevate the People and Work industry worldwide.”
Commenting on the development, Ester Martinez said, “I am incredibly proud of what we have built at People Matters over the last 15 years. I believe the company is in excellent hands with Pushkar, who has been an integral part of our team and intimately understands the needs of our community. His deep industry knowledge combined with his extensive experience in running and scaling a media business will drive the company’s continued success.”
