Ankush Punj

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DISC Type : sdi

HR Lead - Ice Cream Establishment at Unilever

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Ankush Punj is a seasoned HR leader with over twenty years of experience, currently shaping the People function for Magnum Ice Cream Co as it becomes the worlds largest standalone ice cream company. He specializes in large-scale organizational transformation, having previously led Unilevers most significant reorganization in three decades.

Ankush demonstrates a strong connection to the brands he works with, celebrating their heritage and key business milestones. He views the challenging journey of building a new, independent company culture as a bittersweet but essential step towards achieving greater focus and growth.

He is leading the creation of the entire HR function from the ground up for the newly independent Magnum Ice Cream Co.

Personality Overview

Decisive But Friendly

Friendly But Fast

Driven But Considerate

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

Corporate Demergers
He is leading the complex HR separation of Magnum Ice Cream Co from Unilever, a process culminating in the new company's independent stock exchange listing.
Organizational Design
A core expertise, he led Unilever's largest reorganization and is now architecting the entire structure for a new global, standalone company.
Large-Scale Change
His current role focuses on managing the human-centric aspects of a major corporate transformation, ensuring a smooth transition for employees into a new entity.

Media Appearances

Ankush Punj, GM HR - Marketing at HUL goes down memory lane. Featured in Facebook (Unilever Careers India)

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Work History

7-2024
HR Lead - Ice Cream Establishment at Unilever
7-2024
HR Lead - Magnum Ice Cream Co - HR Establishment at Unilever
10-2021 - 8-2024
Director - HR, Organization Design & Transformation, Unilever at Hindustan Unilever Limited
3-2016 - 4-2021
General Manager - HR at Hindustan Unilever Limited
5-2013 - 4-2016
HR Head - Unilever R&D South Asia & Home Care at Hindustan Unilever Limited

Education

2001 - 2003
MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur

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Exp : 22 Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Job Level : Senior Designation : HR Lead - Ice Cream Establishment at Unilever

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Insights For Selling To Ankush

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ankush is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ankush

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ankush move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Ankush take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Ankush

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