Asif Iqbal

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DISC Type : C

HR Manager - India, Middle East & Thailand at W. R. Grace

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

Asif Iqbal is a regional HR Manager for W. R. Grace, overseeing operations in India, the Middle East, and Thailand. He holds an advanced Executive Diploma in Labour Laws from XLRI Jamshedpur and is certified in People Analytics, specializing in plant HR and strategic talent management across diverse geographies.

Outside of his core responsibilities, Asif demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous professional development. He recently completed a demanding seven-month executive program, showcasing his dedication to mastering specialized areas of human resources and management, which required significant personal dedication and family support.

Unique fact: He successfully balanced a rigorous executive law program with his demanding, multi-regional HR leadership role.

Personality Overview

Negotiator

Objective Thinker

Precise

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. They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions.

Topics They Care About

Regional Talent Acquisition
Frequently posts hiring announcements for key sales and technical roles across South Asia and the Middle East, indicating a focus on strategic recruitment in his regions.
Labor Law Expertise
Recently completed an intensive seven-month Executive Development Program in Labour Laws for Managers from XLRI, demonstrating a deep interest in this specialized field.
Digital Transformation
Showcased excitement about his company's new Digital Operations Center in Chennai, highlighting an interest in leveraging technology to support manufacturing and business functions.

Media Appearances

Asif has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2023
HR Manager - India, Middle East & Thailand at W. R. Grace
4-2020
Senior Human Resources Generalist - India, Singapore & Thailand at W. R. Grace
1-2017 - 3-2020
Human Resources Specialist - India, Singapore & Thailand at W. R. Grace
8-2012 - 3-2015
Sr. Executive - HR at ITW
11-2009 - 8-2012
Assistant Manager -HR at ELMECH ENGINEERS

Education

1-2023 - 9-2023
EDPLLM from XLRI Jamshedpur
2005 - 2007
MBA from Institute of Management Studies Ranchi(RU)

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Insights For Selling To Asif

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • Don’t forget to mention how you compare to competition on both features and pricing
  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.

DONT's

  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Asif is

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

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Asif move?

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

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

You And Asif

Personality Compatibility


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