Ashok Kumar Podisetty

Critic
DISC Type : C

Vice President EHS & ESG at Cohance Lifesciences

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Overview

Ashok is a senior EHS & ESG executive with 31 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors. As Vice President at Cohance Lifesciences, he leverages his Master of Technology from JNTU to drive corporate sustainability strategy. He is a recognized thought leader, frequently speaking at industry conferences.

He is passionate about building a culture of care that extends beyond mere compliance, actively engaging in safety drives and CSR activities. Colleagues from his career describe him as a positive, dynamic, and detail-oriented leader who successfully encourages his teams to deliver flawless results.

He was recently recognized as a "Champion Young SDG Innovater" by the United Nations Global Compact.

Personality Overview

Negotiator

Critic

Objective Thinker

They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.  They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.

Topics They Care About

ESG & Sustainability
His current role is VP of EHS & ESG, and his recent posts highlight sustainability achievements, including winning an EcoVadis Gold medal for his company.
Building Safety Culture
He is quoted as believing in building a culture that "truly cares" rather than just following rules, emphasizing safety drives, workshops, and CSR activities.
Renewable Energy
He was a featured speaker and panelist at the SolarQuarter Business Meet in Telangana in March 2024, discussing sustainability and the renewable energy landscape.

Media Appearances

Ashok has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025
Vice President EHS & ESG at Cohance Lifesciences
7-2022 - 5-2025
Associate Vice President EHS&S at Neuland Laboratories Limited
4-2018 - 6-2022
General Manager - EHS & S Lead at Aurobindo Pharma
4-2015 - 1-2018
General Manager -EHS Head Corporate at Hetero
4-2014 - 4-2015
General Manager - Head EHS at Piramal Group

Education

2009 - 2011
Master of Technology - MTech from JNTU, Hyderabad
2004 - 2006
Master of Science - MS from Kuvempu University

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Insights For Selling To Ashok Kumar

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.
  • Don’t forget to mention how you compare to competition on both features and pricing
  • Be formal and objective, they will appreciate it more

DONT's

  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ashok Kumar is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ashok Kumar

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ashok Kumar move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Ashok Kumar take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

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