Karthick Ravichandran

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DISC Type : DS

Talent Manager at tesa

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

Karthick is a Talent Manager at tesa, specializing in talent management, learning and development, and talent acquisition. A graduate of Loyola Institute of Business Administration and Hindustan University, he uses his background in data to drive performance. People who have worked with him describe him as passionate, compassionate, and a powerhouse of energy.

Karthick is a passionate storyteller who believes in the power of stories to improve human lives. He frequently engages with educational institutions like the Madras School of Social Work as a speaker to enhance student wellness and share his professional journey. His personal philosophy is that "cheek aches are always better than headaches. "

He once returned to the Madras School of Social Work, a place he formerly aspired to attend, as the valedictory chief guest.

Personality Overview

Consummate Professional

Long-Term Thinker

Dynamic But Sincere

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Student Mentorship
Passionate about grooming students, he often gives guest lectures at institutions like MCC and MSSW on topics such as being "Hire Ready" and improving wellness.
Storytelling in HR
Strongly believes that "stories matter more than slides" and uses his passion for storytelling to uplift and connect with people in his professional life.
Talent Development
His career is focused on building leadership pipelines, designing capability architecture, and enhancing employee skills through development programs at companies like tesa and Yamaha.

Media Appearances

Karthick has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Talent Manager at tesa
4-2025 - 7-2025
HR Manager at YAMAHA MOTOR INDIA PVT. LTD.
7-2023 - 4-2025
HR Business Partner - WGC Float Lines at Saint-Gobain India Private Limited - Glass Business
10-2021 - 7-2023
HR Business Partner - Support Functions at Saint-Gobain India Private Limited - Glass Business
5-2021 - 9-2021
Senior Executive - L&OD and Talent Management at NUMERIC INDIA - A Group Brand Legrand

Education

2018 - 2019
Certificate in Business & HR from Loyola Institute Of Business Administration
2015 - 2017
Master of Social Work - MSW from Hindustan University

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Insights For Selling To Karthick

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Karthick is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Karthick

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Karthick move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Karthick take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Karthick

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