Gautam Aggarwal

Evaluator
DISC Type : CDS

Chief Growth Officer at BLS International

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Overview

As Chief Growth Officer at BLS International, Gautam Aggarwal leverages over 23 years of experience in global HR and business transformation. He previously served as the companys Group CHRO, scaling the international infrastructure to support 65, 000 employees across 67 countries. He holds a Bachelor of Information Technology from Manipal Academy.

Colleagues consistently describe him as an enthusiastic, strategic, and passionate leader with a strong business orientation and a positive attitude. He is known for his ability to connect with people at all levels, fostering constructive discussions with a problem-solving approach.

Unique fact: He recently transitioned from a global CHRO role to a mainstream Chief Growth Officer position within the same company.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Thorough Evaluator

Quality Focused

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

Topics They Care About

Rethinking Performance
He recently authored an article for ET introducing his 'CRISP' model as an alternative to traditional SMART goals for today's fast-paced business environment.
HR Transformation
He was recently recognized as one of the ‘Impactful HR Leaders’ at the ET EDGE HR Transformation Summit and has orchestrated large-scale transformation initiatives.
Mentoring Future CHROs
Actively involved in developing future HR leaders, recently serving as a mentor for the 'MentorshipMoments' initiative at People Matters TechHR India 2025.

Media Appearances

What Drives Gautam Aggarwal at BLS International. Featured in NextGen Narratives (WordPress)

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BLS International looks at steady 20‑25% annual growth over next …. Featured in CNBC TV18

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Work History

10-2024
Chief Growth Officer at BLS International
9-2017 - 9-2024
Group Chief Human Resources Officer at BLS International
8-2015 - 8-2017
Founder at People Advisory
1-2012 - 7-2015
Director - Human Resources & OD, AMEA (Asia-Pacific / Middle East / Africa) at DSM
6-2006 - 1-2012
Head - Business HR at Wrigley India Pvt Ltd

Education

1999 - 2002
Bachelor of Information Technology from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal

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Exp : 23 Location : New Delhi, Delhi, India Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Growth Officer at BLS International
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Insights For Selling To Gautam

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum

DONT's

  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gautam is

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

  • 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 Gautam move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Gautam 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 Gautam

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