Hari Krishna K S

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HR Manager at CEAT Limited

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

Hari Krishna K S is a strategic HR Manager at CEAT Limited with a unique background combining an engineering degree from Vinayaka Missions University, a psychology certification, and an Executive MBA. He focuses on talent development, DEI, and statutory compliance. Colleagues describe him as "visionary, " "people-oriented, " and "down to earth. "

Outside of his professional role, Hari shows a deep appreciation for mindfulness and reflection, as seen in his thoughts on a road trip through rural Tamil Nadu. He is also a vocal supporter of womens health and empowerment, championing the importance of strength training for wellbeing.

Unique Fact: He was recently recognized as the “Best HR of the Year – 2025” and “The Ultimate HR Master” by HRTalky.

Personality Overview

Rigorous & Demanding

Thorough Evaluator

Precise But Practical

They are very proud of what they do.  More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.

Topics They Care About

Diversity & Inclusion
He drives DEI initiatives at CEAT and was a featured speaker at the AccelHERate and DivHERsity Awards, indicating a strong public commitment to this cause.
Talent Development
A core part of his role involves spearheading recruitment, training, onboarding, and implementing strategies to improve workforce stability and retention at CEAT.
Operational Excellence
His previous roles as a Manufacturing and Project Manager at CEAT focused on optimizing processes, improving machine efficiency, and reducing rework, a background he brings to HR.

Media Appearances

Hari has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2023
HR Manager at CEAT Limited
7-2021 - 4-2023
Manufacturing Manager at CEAT Limited
4-2021 - 9-2021
Project Management Office at CEAT Limited
7-2016 - 7-2018
Engineer at MRF
6-2014 - 2-2016
President Science Club at Vinayaka missions university

Education

2-2024 - 1-2026
Executive MBA from SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
5-2023 - 12-2023
Diploma in Psychology from EMO

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Insights For Selling To Hari

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Hari is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Hari

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Hari move?

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

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Hari

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