Dr Natwar Kadel

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Vertical Head, People Strategy at Hyundai Motor Company

Gurugram, Haryana, India

Overview

Dr. Natwar Kadel is the Vertical Head of People Strategy at Hyundai Motor Company, where he has grown from a Management Trainee over 16 years. He is recognized as a BW 40 Under 40 automotive professional and chairs the SIAM Human Capital Group, focusing on HR transformation, talent strategy, and fostering an inclusive, innovative culture.

Beyond his corporate role, he is an author, public speaker, motivator, and a Professor of Practice. He advocates for personal passion and well-being, emphasizing the need for hobbies that make one feel alive. An avid car enthusiast, he has a deep appreciation for driving and automotive engineering, particularly Hyundais innovations.

His PhD thesis focused on organizational virtuousness in Indias manufacturing and service sectors.

Personality Overview

Informal

Achievement-Oriented

Friendly But Fast

They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.  If they come to believe in your value proposition, they will be your champion. They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.

Topics They Care About

HR Transformation
He has architected initiatives like the Role-Based Organisation (RBO) and LEAD Academy at Hyundai to streamline structures, enhance flexibility, and build future-ready leaders.
Future of Mobility
As SIAM Human Capital Group Chair, he emphasizes that HR leaders must unlearn, relearn, and innovate to shape the automotive industry's future and support the shift to EVs.
Talent Development
He is passionate about creating talent pipelines, launching programs like 'NEXT' for young talent and emphasizing the importance of upskilling for a future-ready workforce.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2025
Vertical Head, People Strategy at Hyundai Motor Company
4-2024 - 1-2025
Head HR & HRD Strategy, Corporate HR, People Strategy at Hyundai Motor Company
4-2022 - 4-2024
General Manager & Head Centre of Expertise (Corporate HR) - People Strategy at Hyundai Motor Company
9-2006 - 10-2006
Intern at Cambridge Solutions
5-2006 - 6-2006
Intern at Bajaj Auto Ltd

Education

7-2022 - 8-2023
Managing Digital Transformation from Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli
2021 - 2021
Diploma in Business Analytics from Harvard Business School

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Insights For Selling To Dr Natwar

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Give them control of the sales process
  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dr Natwar is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dr Natwar

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dr Natwar move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Dr Natwar take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Dr Natwar

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