Debasis Sahu

Energizer
DISC Type : I

HR Advisor Senior Lead, Risk B&I, ERMT & DART for APAC & MEA. at Citi

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

A seasoned HR leader with over 25 years of experience at global firms like Citi and Bank of America, Debasis Sahu specializes in HR transformation and strategic business partnering. His background is fortified by a Bachelor of Laws degree and an HR Advisory Certificate from Cornell University.

Outside of his core HR functions, Debasis has a demonstrated interest in writing about complex social and economic topics. He has received awards for his analyses of market strategies and workforce wellbeing, showcasing a thoughtful approach to broader challenges.

He once won first prize for a write-up on strategies to fight fluctuating market situations.

Personality Overview

Relationship Oriented

Imaginative

Big Picture Person

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.  They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

Global HR Strategy
His roles at Citi involve developing and executing HR strategies for talent, leadership, and retention across the APAC and MEA regions.
HR Transformation
He lists HR Transformation and Culture Change Management as key competencies and has led organizational transformation initiatives in complex business environments.
Employee & Industrial Relations
A core part of his title and expertise, with extensive experience in employee relations, regulatory compliance, and workforce optimization.

Media Appearances

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Work History

3-2024
HR Advisor Senior Lead, Risk B&I, ERMT & DART for APAC & MEA. at Citi
4-2023 - 3-2025
Head HR for Citicorp Finance (India) Ltd/CFIL at Citi
2-2021 - 3-2024
Head HR -Global Functions, South Asia. at Citi
3-2015 - 1-2017
VP HR- Retail & Preferred Tech (Consumer), Global Wealth & Investment Mgmt Tech (RPT & GWIMT) at Bank of America
1-2013 - 3-2015
VP HR- Enterprise CIO & GIS in Tech. Infrastructure and FAKC & SSO in Shared Service at Bank of America

Education

2020 - 2020
Human Resources Advisory Certificate from Cornell University ILR School
Bachelor of Laws - LLB from Berhampur University

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Insights For Selling To Debasis

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier
  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Debasis is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Debasis

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Debasis move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Debasis take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Debasis

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