Dr. Ramakrishna Krovvidi (RK)

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EVP HR and Head of HRBP and Organisation Development at du

United Arab Emirates

Overview

Dr. Ramakrishna Krovvidi is a C-level executive with extensive experience in the aviation and telecom industries, currently serving as the EVP of HR and Organisation Development at du. Holding a Research Doctorate from The University of Manchester, he specializes in strategy, organizational transformation, and implementing lean, efficient corporate structures.

He has a deep intellectual curiosity focused on optimizing organizational success, often exploring complex questions in his writing. He conceptualizes new models for performance prediction, leadership, and defining a companys unique operational signature recipe to sustain long-term achievement.

He drove a 400% improvement in employee engagement, which led to his organization winning the worldwide "Gallup Great Workplace Award".

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Thorough Evaluator

Precise But Practical

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.  More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product. They respond well to strong and respectful communication.

Topics They Care About

Organizational Design
He frequently writes about creating lean and flat organizations, even exploring concepts like an "Organization Simulator" to engineer companies for long-term success.
Predictive Performance
A core theme of his doctoral thesis and professional posts is understanding and predicting why some organizations perform better and sustain success over others.
AI in HR
He lists "AI & HR ERP" as a key professional expertise, signaling a strong focus on integrating artificial intelligence into human resources and enterprise planning systems.

Media Appearances

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Work History

12-2021
EVP HR and Head of HRBP and Organisation Development at du
7-2018 - 12-2021
Vice President HRBP and Organizational Development at Etihad
7-2006 - 7-2018
Senior Vice President Organization Development at du
2-2018 - 5-2018
Chief Human Resources Officer (Acting) at du
11-2002 - 7-2006
Performance Development at Emirates Group

Education

9-2015 - 8-2022
Research Doctorate (DBA) from The University of Manchester
2011 - 2013
UAE Consortium for Executive Development from INSEAD

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Insights For Selling To Dr. Ramakrishna

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates

DONT's

  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dr. Ramakrishna is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dr. Ramakrishna

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dr. Ramakrishna move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Dr. Ramakrishna take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

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