Bhagwati Chhabbarwal Shetty

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Chief Human Resources Officer at Comviva

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Bhagwati Chhabbarwal Shetty is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Comviva, focusing on building scalable people systems with empathy and purpose. Her extensive career includes leadership roles at Mahindra, Vodafone, and Wipro. Colleagues describe her as authentic, passionate, and adaptable.

She is passionate about creating inclusive cultures and translating business strategy into positive employee experiences. Her professional interests include the future of work, organizational change, and human capability, drawing insights from sources like Harvard Business Review and Boston Consulting Group.

She champions the idea that non-linear careers are the new advantage in a world that is no longer stable or predictable.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Hard To Convince

Fast But Analytical

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

Human-centric HR
Believes in building people systems with empathy, clarity, and purpose, translating strategy into experiences that attract and retain talent.
Diversity & Inclusion
A dedicated champion of DE&I, having led inclusion initiatives at both Mahindra Group and Vodafone to foster an equitable workplace culture.
Non-Linear Careers
Actively promotes the view that unconventional career paths are a key advantage in today's rapidly changing world, rewarding adaptability over predictability.

Media Appearances

Comviva Appoints Bhagwati Shetty as CHRO to Drive Global Talent and Culture Transformation. Featured in Comviva (Official Press Release)

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Building future‑ready and inclusive workforce: Inside Comviva’s people strategy. Featured in People Matters

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Work History

2-2025
Chief Human Resources Officer at Comviva
11-2022 - 1-2025
Group HRBP and DE&I at Mahindra Group
9-2019 - 10-2022
Sales HR Head at Aegon Life
2-2019 - 9-2019
Lead - Diversity Equity & Inclusion at Vodafone Idea Limited
8-2018 - 3-2019
Lead - Talent Acquisition COE at Vodafone Idea Limited

Education

2010 - 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Full Time from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) from University of Mumbai

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Insights For Selling To Bhagwati

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Bhagwati is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Bhagwati

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Bhagwati move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Bhagwati take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Bhagwati

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