Kamalika Deka

Activist
DISC Type : Cd

General Manager Human Resources at UNIQLO

Delhi, India

Overview

Kamalika Deka is the General Manager of Human Resources at UNIQLO, with extensive experience in developing people strategy, talent acquisition, and employer branding across retail, healthcare, and consumer electronics. A colleague describes her as a congenial, creative, and positive "Employee Champion. "

She is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, mentoring managers and supporting women returning to work. Kamalika is also a two-time TEDx speaker, sharing insights on the future of HR, AI, and sustainability, and has been invited to speak at premier institutes like the IIMs and IITs.

Interesting fact: She was recognized by LinkedIn Spotlight as one of its most viewed and engaged professionals in India.

Personality Overview

Perfectionist

Meticulous

Value Conscious

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Topics They Care About

Women in Leadership
An award winner for "Exceptional Women of Excellence" and "LeadHerShip Award 2024, " she is passionate about gender diversity and supporting women re-entering the workforce.
Future of HR
In her recent TEDx talk, she spoke on how AI, automation, and sustainability are transforming the workplace and the role of HR in managing this change.
Public Speaking
A seasoned speaker who has delivered two TEDx talks at prestigious IIMs (Indian Institutes of Management) and is a frequent guest lecturer on HR topics.

Media Appearances

Kamalika has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2024
General Manager Human Resources at UNIQLO
2-2023 - 11-2024
Human Resources Director at Hisense India
3-2022 - 2-2023
Director Human Resources & Administration, India at VisionSpring
8-2020 - 3-2022
Head of Human Resources at Nicobar Design Pvt. Ltd.
10-2016 - 7-2020
Regional Head - HR, North at Domino's

Education

2005 - 2007
Masters from ICFAI, Hyderabad
2002 - 2005
B.Sc (Hons) from Handique Girls College, Guwahati

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Insights For Selling To Kamalika

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Be crisp while making the pitch

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Refrain from asking too many questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kamalika is

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

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kamalika move?

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

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

You And Kamalika

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