Akhila Chandan

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DISC Type : c

Vice President Human Resources at Kloud9

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Akhila Chandan is a senior HR leader with over 20 years of global experience, currently serving as the Vice President of Human Resources at Kloud9. She specializes in driving HR initiatives in the technology and consulting sectors, with a Masters diploma from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies.

Her professional focus includes spearheading initiatives for diversity and inclusivity, fostering leadership growth, and leveraging automation and AI to enhance people processes and increase human capital value.

Personality Overview

Value Seeker

Cautious & Analytical

Systematic

It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions.  They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Topics They Care About

Global Talent Strategy
Her experience spans over two decades in spearheading initiatives to acquire top global talent and implementing effective retention strategies.
Diversity & Inclusivity
Has a rich background in championing diversity and inclusivity programs within IT, consulting, and BFSI companies.
Leadership Development
Focuses on leadership growth and capability development as a core part of her human capital management strategy.

Media Appearances

Akhila has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2023 - 1-2024
Vice President Human Resources at Kloud9
10-2018 - 12-2022
Human Resources Director at Aptuit Informatics Inc.
6-2016 - 9-2018
Head of HR at IIFL Samasta Finance Limited
11-2009 - 4-2012
India HR Manager at PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS SERVICE DELIVERY CENTER

Education

7-1997 - 5-1999
Master's diploma in Business Administration from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
6-1990 - 5-1994
Bachelor of Engineering - BE from Sri Jayachamarajendra College Of Engineering

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Exp : 9 Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job Level : N/A Designation : Vice President Human Resources at Kloud9
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Insights For Selling To Akhila

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question
  • Back up any claims with data and numbers
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing

DONT's

  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Akhila is

  • Ensuring that the product delivers ROI, cost-effective pricing and process compliance are very important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Akhila

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Akhila move?

  • If they have the information that they need, they can move fast at making their decisions.
  • Can Akhila take some risk or not?

  • They can take some risk if they are confident that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


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