A strategic leadership appointment marks the next phase of growth at HONO, as the company sharpens its focus on global expansion and enterprise HR technology.
Ravi Kikan has been appointed Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at HONO. Based in Gurugram, he will lead the company’s efforts to build a multi-country, multi-module global HRMS enterprise platform. His role includes expanding HONO’s international presence, driving product innovation aligned with evolving HR requirements, and leading global go-to-market and growth strategies for enterprises worldwide.
Ravi joins HONO after serving as Global Chief Marketing Officer at United We Care, where he was part of the founding team. During his tenure, he led global go-to-market strategy, digital sales, and product marketing for AI-driven mental health solutions. He also played a key role in launching “Stella,” described as the world’s first generative AI-powered digital human virtual coach for mental health.
Earlier in his career, Ravi worked as Director – Marketing, Online Sales & Growth at ZingHR. There, he built the global marketing function from scratch, led international expansion and channel programmes, and executed a large-scale corporate identity transformation. His professional journey also includes leadership roles at Plus Offices, Panaesha Capital, and Indiabulis, covering sectors such as HRTech, healthtech, fintech, and proptech.
Beyond corporate leadership, Ravi serves as an Advisory Board Member at nasscom insights and is a mentor with MentorEdge at CIIE-IIM Ahmedabad. He is also a Board Advisor at Earth5R, where he supports sustainability-focused business models and strategic communication frameworks that link impact with scalable growth.
With over 20 years of experience across digital ecosystems, generative AI, HRTech, and global growth strategy, Ravi will now lead HONO’s international expansion and brand transformation initiatives as the company scales its enterprise HRMS offerings globally.
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