XBP Global has appointed Acquelia Colaco as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective March 2026, strengthening its leadership team as it continues to expand globally. Based in Pune, Acquelia Colaco, CHRO, XBP Group, will lead the company's global HR strategy, focusing on talent development, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
With more than 20 years of experience, Acquelia is recognized for leading large-scale HR transformation and shaping high-performing organizations through strategic people leadership. In her new role, Colaco will align people initiatives with business priorities and support the company's international expansion. Her mandate includes strengthening hiring strategies, enhancing employee engagement , and improving organizational effectiveness as XBP Global expands its digital and operational footprint.
Acquelia Colaco's Career Highlights
Colaco brings over 20 years of experience in human resources, with a track record of leading large-scale HR functions across industries such as retail, technology, analytics, and financial services. She has worked with organizations managing workforces ranging from 5,000 to more than 15,000 employees, driving HR transformation and supporting business growth through workforce modernization and capability development. Prior to joining XBP Global, she was associated with Tesco Business Solutions, where she led colleague experience initiatives covering employee engagement, leadership development , and people services. She worked closely with senior leadership and supported multiple business functions, including finance, product, analytics, and solution design.
Earlier, she held senior HR roles at Infosys, including Senior Unit Manager - BPHR. Her career also includes positions at IBM Global Process Services and RNDsoft, where she built expertise in HR operations, business partnering, and organizational development across multi-country environments.
As part of ongoing CHRO appointment trend, this move highlights how organizations are prioritizing people strategy to drive sustainable growth, reinforcing the relevance of leadership in today's evolving global landscape. At XBP Global, her leadership is expected to strengthen talent capabilities and support the company's continued expansion across international market
TopCHRO wishes Acquelia Colaco great success in her new role.