Hema Ramamurthy

Critic
DISC Type : C

General Manager at Ashok Leyland

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

Hema Ramamurthy is a seasoned General Manager of HR & IR at Ashok Leyland, with a rich background from companies like Carborundum Universal. She holds a Post Graduate Diploma in PM-IR from the Madras School of Social Work and is recognized for her expertise in employee engagement and industrial relations.

Outside of her core role, Hema is deeply engaged in the broader HR community. She actively participates in panel discussions on the future of HR, leads excellence assessments for industry bodies like CII, and follows thought leadership from sources like Harvard Business Review, indicating a passion for continuous learning.

Colleagues fondly refer to her as "Periya Akka" (Big Sister), highlighting her exceptional ability to connect with people.

Personality Overview

Precise

Negotiator

Objective Thinker

They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often.  They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.

Topics They Care About

HR and Technology
Participated in a panel discussion reaffirming that HR now operates at the intersection of technology, agility, and human capability.
Fostering Excellence
Serves as a Lead Assessor for the CII HR Excellence Award, helping to evaluate and promote organizational excellence in other companies.
Employee Connection
Known for her outstanding people-connect skills, which have earned her the affectionate title "Periya Akka" (Big Sister) among colleagues.

Media Appearances

Hema has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2024
General Manager at Ashok Leyland
1-2023 - 3-2025
Sr. General Manager at Carborundum Universal Limited
3-2021 - 12-2022
General Manager - HR at Carborundum Universal Limited
4-2020 - 3-2021
General Manager at Murugappa Morgan Thermal Ceramics Limited and Ciria India Limited
4-2016 - 4-2020
Dy General Manager at Murugappa Morgan Thermal Ceramics Limited and Ciria India Limited

Education

2002 - 2004
Post Graduate Diploma in PM-IR from Madras School of Social Work
1999 - 2002
Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.) from Bharathidasan University

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Insights For Selling To Hema

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information
  • Be formal and objective, they will appreciate it more
  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories

DONT's

  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language
  • Don’t try to give too many examples of other users, they like to make their own decisions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Hema is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Hema

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Hema move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Hema take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Hema

Personality Compatibility


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