Debraj S. Roy

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DISC Type : DCS

Chief Human Resources Officer at Motovolt Mobility

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Overview

Debraj S. Roy is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Motovolt Mobility, bringing over 20 years of experience from global brands like Sony and Abbott. A graduate of Visvesvaraya Technological University, he specializes in strategic HR and automation. Colleagues describe him as an innovative, professional, and organized team player.

Outside of work, Debraj is deeply engaged in the professional community. He serves as the HR Chair for a sub-committee at the Calcutta Management Association and frequently moderates leadership podcasts, exploring topics like startup culture and workplace wellbeing. This demonstrates his passion for fostering meaningful professional conversations and community development.

Unique Fact: His professional profile highlights that he is a "CHRO of the year Award Winner".

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Quality Focused

Hard To Convince

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  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

Topics They Care About

Startup Leadership
He frequently moderates public conversations and podcasts specifically focused on decoding the challenges and opportunities of leadership within fast-paced startup environments.
HR Automation
A key focus in his current role at Motovolt Mobility, where he leads initiatives to implement innovative HR automation tools to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
Workplace Wellbeing
Has participated in podcasts discussing positive management and the importance of mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, showing an interest in employee-centric policies.

Media Appearances

Debraj has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2024
Chief Human Resources Officer at Motovolt Mobility
5-2022 - 12-2024
Head of HR at Lux Industries Ltd
9-2021 - 5-2022
Head of HR at Indorama Ventures PCL
1-2017 - 5-2021
Regional Head Human Resources, Facilities and CSR at Sony
9-2014 - 12-2016
Circle Head HR at Indus Towers Limited

Education

2004 - 2006
PGDBM from Wigan and Leigh College
1999 - 2003
BE from Visvesvaraya Technological University

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Exp : 10 Location : Kolkata, West Bengal, India Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Human Resources Officer at Motovolt Mobility
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Insights For Selling To Debraj

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims
  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly

DONT's

  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same
  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Debraj is

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

  • 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 Debraj move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Debraj 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 Debraj

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