Deepak B. V

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

HR Business Partner at Merck Group

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Deepak is a strategic HR Business Partner at Merck Group with 19 years of experience in talent acquisition and attraction for major tech and non-tech organizations. A graduate of the National Institute of Engineering, he is described by colleagues as an agile, insightful, and reliable leader who understands business nuances.

Outside of his HR leadership roles, Deepak is a passionate and accomplished athlete. He is a dedicated long-distance runner and enjoys wildlife photography, channeling his interests into both competitive sports and creative pursuits in nature.

He is an Olympian and an Indian Master Athlete who has won medals in international competitions, including a silver in the 800m race at the Asia Masters Athletics Championship.

Personality Overview

Goal-Oriented

Early Adopter

Objective Evaluator

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Talent Strategy
With 19 years of experience at firms like Merck, Teva, and GE, he focuses on hiring high-caliber candidates for high-impact roles and emphasizes cultural fit.
AI in HR
Recently spoke at a Faculty Development Program on the legal challenges of AI in the workplace, with a specific focus on mitigating AI bias in hiring.
Leadership Development
He is involved in initiatives that empower and upskill front-line leaders, such as launching the Supervisor Academy for operations teams at Merck.

Media Appearances

Deepak has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2024
HR Business Partner at Merck Group
8-2023 - 9-2024
Head of Talent Acquisition & Mobility at Teva Pharmaceuticals
1-2023 - 8-2023
Talent Acquisition Lead at Merck Group
4-2022 - 1-2023
Founder at Cadence Connections
6-2021 - 2-2022
Head of Talent Acquisition - GE - India Technology Centers at GE Research

Education

2001 - 2003
PGDBA from SDM-IMD
1997 - 2000
BE from National Institute of Engineering

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Insights For Selling To Deepak

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Deepak is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Deepak

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Deepak move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Deepak take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Deepak

Personality Compatibility


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