Dr Ashutosh Shukla

Doer
DISC Type : ds

Head of Human Resources at Parul University

Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Overview

Dr. Ashutosh Shukla is a seasoned HR leader with 23 years of experience, transitioning from senior roles in top pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer to his current position as HR Head at Parul University. He holds a PhD in Leadership and is a certified Master Trainer. People who have worked with him describe him as disciplined, hardworking, and incredibly knowledgeable.

His personal passion revolves around continuous learning and exploring the foundations of effective leadership. He has a keen interest in understanding what motivates people and believes that trust is the most critical component of leadership, a topic he actively discusses and researches. He has a notable hunger for acquiring knowledge, which is a driving force for him.

Unique fact: He uniquely combines his background as a Registered Pharmacist with his extensive career and doctoral research in Human Resources and Leadership.

Personality Overview

Results Focused

Deliberate Doer

Risk-Accepting

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. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Leadership & Trust
His PhD is in Leadership, and he has published research on the topic. He actively posts about trust being the foundational currency of leadership.
Talent Development
He has trained over 50, 000 employees and holds an Association for Talent Development (ATD) Master Trainer certification, reflecting a deep expertise in this area.
Academic HR
As the current Head of HR for Parul University, he is actively involved in faculty and staff recruitment for a large and expanding educational institution.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2025
Head of Human Resources at Parul University
2-2023
Senior Director CHRD at Parul University
10-2022 - 2-2023
AVP - HR (Head -Learning & Development) at Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited
4-2022 - 10-2022
Head of Learning and Development at Amneal Pharmaceuticals
1-2018 - 2-2022
Head Sales Training & LnD at Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited

Education

2019 - 12-2025
Fellowship Program In Management from Indian Institute of Management Rohtak
2017 - 2018
Post Graduate in Human Resource from Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

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Insights For Selling To Dr Ashutosh

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dr Ashutosh 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 Dr Ashutosh

  • 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 Dr Ashutosh move?

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

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

You And Dr Ashutosh

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