Jacob Peter

Activist
DISC Type : Cd

Chief Human Resources Officer at MRF

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Jacob Peter is the Vice President & Head of HR at MRF, with deep expertise in transforming large organizations across Asia and the Middle East. With an MBA from IMT Ghaziabad, he is known for a data-driven approach that blends practical experience with research. People who have worked with him describe him as a professional who takes development seriously.

He has a unique background that started in sales and business development before he pivoted to HR after a decade. His posts reveal a keen interest in corporate ethics and the evolving relationship between companies and employees in a post-COVID world, often questioning established norms and advocating for change.

For nearly four years, he was the director of a restaurant named Dal FryDay in Bengaluru.

Personality Overview

Value Conscious

Logical And Quick

Observative

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Topics They Care About

Organizational Transformation
He has extensive experience leading restructuring, process digitization, and change management initiatives at large conglomerates like MRF and during his time as a Director at KPMG.
Talent Management
A core part of his stated expertise, he focuses on building talent pipelines and competency models. He has also posted about hiring for his own team in Chennai.
Corporate Ethics
His social media activity shows him contemplating the "battle between corporates and humans" and questioning the ethics of corporate policies in a post-pandemic world.

Media Appearances

MRF elevated Jacob Peter to VP - Human Resources. Featured in SightsIn Plus

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MRF elevates Jacob Peter to VP and Head - HR & Services. Featured in Economic Times – HR

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Work History

10-2021 - 4-2026
Chief Human Resources Officer at MRF
10-2017 - 10-2021
Chief Human Resources Officer at Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited
1-2016 - 10-2017
Chief People Officer at FUTURE CONSUMER LIMITED
9-2014 - 1-2016
Executive Director at KPMG
9-2010 - 9-2014
Director Management Consulting at KPMG

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA from Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad
Bachelor of Arts - BA from Delhi University

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Insights For Selling To Jacob

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries

DONT's

  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jacob is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jacob

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jacob move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Jacob take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Jacob

Personality Compatibility


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