Kalpana A.

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Head of Talent Attraction & Acquisition - Global Service Centres at A.P. Moller - Maersk

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Kalpana A. leads Global Talent Attraction and Acquisition for A. P. Moller - Maersks Global Service Centres. With an MBA and a background in computer science, she drives strategic HR and DEI initiatives to build robust talent pipelines. People who have worked with her describe her as resourceful, energetic, innovative, and proactive.

Outside of her corporate roles, Kalpana has an entrepreneurial background, having founded K&M Consultants. Her experience as a Senior Manager at an adventure camp company suggests a personal interest in experiential learning and outdoor activities, with a focus on leadership development in outbound environments.

Unique fact: Before her extensive career at Maersk, she was the founder and director of her own HR solutions consultancy.

Personality Overview

Risk-averse

Calm

Thoughtful In Approach

They prefer to follow rules and procedures.  They are unlikely to become strong champions as they don't prefer pushing other people. Their motivation stems from the impact that their decisions can have on the organization.


Topics They Care About

Global Talent Strategy
Her role is focused on building a robust talent pipeline for Maersk's Global Service Centres across seven countries, aligning HR with business objectives.
Inclusive Workplaces
She actively champions DEI, fostering an inclusive culture and celebrating Maersk's recognition as a "Best Company for Women in India. "
Future of Leadership
She speaks publicly on leadership in the age of AI and data-driven cultures, and previously managed educational leadership programs.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2025
Head of Talent Attraction & Acquisition - Global Service Centres at A.P. Moller - Maersk
1-2024 - 1-2025
Head of Talent Acquisition & Attraction - IMEA Region & CCO office at A.P. Moller - Maersk
2-2023 - 12-2024
Talent Acquisition & Attraction Leader - West Central Asia at A.P. Moller - Maersk
3-2014 - 10-2015
Senior Manager HR & Marketing at Empower Activity Camps
1-2010 - 2-2014
Founder and Director at K&M Consultants

Education

MBA - Master of Business Administration from Indian Institute of Planning and Management
2000 - 2003
Bachelor of Computer Science from Amravati University

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Insights For Selling To Kalpana

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Pause and ask them if they have any questions
  • Use phrases like ‘others say that’, ‘zero risk in’, ‘seen proof of’ etc.
  • Show willingness to accommodating their needs or requests

DONT's

  • Don’t rush them to make quick decisions
  • Don’t use phrases like ‘there might be’, ‘we haven’t yet’, ‘latest technology’ etc.
  • Don’t don the salesperson avatar, be the friendly advisor instead

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kalpana is

  • Low-risk, go-ahead from other stakeholders and successful evaluation as per process matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kalpana

  • They don’t say no very often, and can take you around in circles sometimes.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kalpana move?

  • They do not like to rush and can be quite slow in their decision making.

  • Can Kalpana take some risk or not?

  • They are risk-averse and like to make decisions that others support.

You And Kalpana

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