Diya Nair

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DISC Type : sdi

Head of Communication, CIO Org at Wipro

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Diya Nair is a corporate communications leader with over 22 years of experience shaping narratives for technology and BFSI organizations. As Head of Communication at Wipros CIO Org, she drives strategy around AI and digital transformation. She earned her Masters in Media and Communication from Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication.

Outside of her professional life, Diya has an interest in the work of major technology and media corporations, including prominent companies like Microsoft and The Walt Disney Company. This suggests a passion for both technological innovation and compelling corporate storytelling on a global scale.

Unique fact: She played a central role in managing the high-stakes leadership crisis communications for ICICI Bank in 2018.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Friendly But Fast

Dynamic But Sincere

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

AI & Digital Transformation
Her current role at Wipro and recent social media activity focus on scaling AI from proof-of-concept to enterprise systems and highlighting its financial impact.
Reputation & Crisis Management
She has extensive experience advising C-suites on reputation management and played a pivotal role in navigating the 2018 leadership crisis at ICICI Bank.
Building Comms Functions
Her professional motto is that her communications functions are built from the ground up, not inherited, showing a passion for creating impactful strategies from scratch.

Media Appearances

Wipro Careers – Spotlight on Diya Nair, Head of Communication, CIO Org. Featured in Facebook

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Work History

1-2024
Head of Communication, CIO Org at Wipro
9-2019 - 12-2023
Director at Brunswick Group
8-2015 - 8-2019
Chief Manager, Corporate Communication at ICICI Bank
7-2011 - 8-2015
Senior Vice President at FleishmanHillard
7-2007 - 7-2011
Senior Consulting Associate at Burson-Marsteller

Education

2000 - 2002
Masters in Media and Communication from Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Pune
1995 - 2000
Bachelors in Arts from Fergusson College

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Insights For Selling To Diya

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Diya is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Diya

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Diya move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Diya take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Diya

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