Ajit Kadambande

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DISC Type : DC

Group HR Head at Group Company

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Ajit is a strategic HR leader with over 27 years of experience transforming HR into a growth engine across diverse industries like manufacturing, food processing, and realty. Holding an MBA from Cardiff University, he is described by colleagues as a dynamic, detail-oriented leader with in-depth knowledge of HR statutes and policy making.

His core expertise lies in architecting award-winning employer-branding campaigns, managing industrial relations, and using HR analytics to deliver measurable business impact. He has a proven track record of building employee value and driving corporate vision to achieve strategic goals.

He has successfully managed the P&L for annual HR budgets as large as 41. 00 Crore (approx. $5M USD).

Personality Overview

Rigorous & Demanding

Precise But Practical

ROI Driven

They are very proud of what they do.  They are not focused on building rapport and relationships. They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.

Topics They Care About

Strategic HR
His focus is on transforming HR from a back-office function into a strategic growth engine that delivers measurable business impact.
Talent Management
A core competency mentioned throughout his profile, with a focus on building employee value and driving corporate vision.
Employer Branding
He has experience architecting award-winning employer-branding campaigns to attract and retain top talent.

Media Appearances

Ajit has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2023
Group HR Head at Group Company
11-2021 - 5-2023
HR IR & Admin Head at Kalyani Forge Limited
7-2019 - 10-2021
Independent Consultant at Business Consulting Solutions
1-2015 - 4-2019
Senior General Manager - Corporate HR at Arya Group (Iron/Steel & Shipping)
9-2011 - 12-2014
CHRO at FOKKAS Strategic Networks PLC, Mumbai

Education

2005 - 2006
PGDBM/MBA from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
1989 - 1993
Bachelor of Commerce from Lala Lajpat Rai College of Commerce and Economics / Mumbai University

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Exp : 28 Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Job Level : N/A Designation : Group HR Head at Group Company
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Insights For Selling To Ajit

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ajit is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ajit

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ajit move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Ajit take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Ajit

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