Deepak Malathi

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Group Head of HR at MHAO (Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba) Group

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Deepak Malathi is the Group Head of HR at MHAO Group, bringing over 22 years of senior leadership experience across the Middle East in industries like retail, automotive, and technology. An alumnus of XLRI Jamshedpur, he excels at linking HR initiatives to business performance. Colleagues describe him as professional, innovative, and people-friendly.

He champions a people-first approach, emphasizing that every individuals story matters. This philosophy extends from his professional focus on employee engagement to his belief in creating environments where people can thrive, viewing HR as a function dedicated to nurturing human potential and organizational growth.

Deepak has successfully led an organization to be ranked a Top 5 Great Place to Work for four consecutive years.

Personality Overview

Rigorous & Demanding

Thorough Evaluator

Precise But Practical

They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success.  They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Building Great Workplaces
His profile highlights building 'Great Places to Work' and mentions achieving a 'Top 5' ranking for four consecutive years, showing a deep commitment to positive work environments.
HR and Profitability
He consistently translates HR initiatives into measurable business impact, including improving sales CAGR and achieving significant net profit savings.
Workplace Inclusion
He has participated in public panel discussions focused on debunking myths and sharing successful strategies for employing people of determination (disabilities).

Media Appearances

Deepak has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2023 - 6-2025
Group Head of HR at MHAO (Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba) Group
9-2009 - 9-2023
Regional Head of HR & Training - Centrepoint & Splash (Middle East) at Landmark Group
8-2004 - 9-2009
Manager - HR at Better Homes
2-2002 - 8-2004
HR and Administration Executive at Al-Futtaim

Education

Master's degree from XLRI Jamshedpur
MBA from MBA from TIU Graduate School of Management

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Insights For Selling To Deepak

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship

DONT's

  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Deepak is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Deepak

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Deepak move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Deepak take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Deepak

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