Dr Rahul Mathew

Evaluator
DISC Type : DSc

Head - Resource Development and Communications at World Vision

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Overview

Dr. Rahul Mathew is a strategic leader with over 17 years in international development, currently serving as the Head of Resource Development and Communications at World Vision Bangladesh. He holds an MPH from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and excels in resource mobilization and partnerships. Colleagues often describe him as an inspirational, knowledgeable, and committed leader.

Guided by the belief that "leadership is service, " Rahul is passionate about mentoring teams and enabling others to lead. He is deeply invested in driving systemic impact for children, families, and communities, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and youth engagement in his work.

Unique fact: Rahul is a recipient of the prestigious Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and J. R. D. Tata Trust Scholarship.

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

Quality Focused

Fast But Analytical

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

Resource Mobilization
Leads fundraising and resource development, securing a record $38 million in international grants for World Vision in 2024 to support vulnerable communities.
Impactful Storytelling
His role focuses on connecting evidence, storytelling, and impact. He shares personal "Field Notes" posts to reflect on lessons from his professional journey.
Servant Leadership
He states his leadership philosophy is one of service, and he prioritizes building up his team members and mentoring others to lead.

Media Appearances

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Work History

7-2024
Head - Resource Development and Communications at World Vision
4-2023 - 10-2024
Deputy Director at World Vision
11-2022 - 2-2024
Lead India Support Hub at World Vision
3-2016 - 4-2017
National Coordinator - Grant Acquisition and Management at World Vision India
9-2014 - 2-2016
National Coordinator Health at World Vision India

Education

2011 - 2013
MPH from Tata Institute of Social Sciences
2019 - 2019
Certificate on Successful Negotiation from University of Michigan

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Exp : 7 Location : Dhaka, Bangladesh Job Level : N/A Designation : Head - Resource Development and Communications at World Vision
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Insights For Selling To Dr Rahul

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dr Rahul is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dr Rahul

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dr Rahul move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Dr Rahul take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Dr Rahul

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