Karthik Narayanan

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Vice President - Human Resources at Simbus Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

Karthik Narayanan is a senior HR leader with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as the Vice President of Human Resources at Simbus Technologies. He specializes in AI-driven HR innovation and digital transformation to position HR as a strategic business partner. Colleagues frequently describe him as dedicated, tech-savvy, and inspiring.

Personally, Karthik appears to be a deeply reflective and empathetic individual. His writings touch upon philosophical themes of life and loss, showcasing a thoughtful and heartfelt personality outside of his professional role. He values human connection and expresses his feelings with intention and sincerity.

He once shared a philosophical musing, comparing life to a quiet bus stop where no one knows when their bus will arrive.

Personality Overview

Rigorous & Demanding

Precise But Practical

ROI Driven

They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.  They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They prefer to be the ones controlling the conversation or defining the terms.

Topics They Care About

AI in HR
His professional headline identifies him as an "AI-Driven HR Innovator, " focusing on using technology to create more agile and inclusive workplaces.
Digital Transformation
He is a self-described "Digital Transformation Champion" committed to reimagining the employee experience and evolving HR's strategic role within an organization.
Strategic HR Leadership
His stated goal is to transform HR from a support function into a strategic driver of business success, co-creating with diverse stakeholders to achieve tangible outcomes.

Media Appearances

Karthik has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025 - 12-2025
Vice President - Human Resources at Simbus Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
7-2025 - 10-2025
Chief Human Resources Officer at EXtream.AI
2-2025 - 4-2025
Associate Director - Human Resources at Cloud Destinations
8-2022 - 9-2024
Senior Manager, Global HR Operations at Uniphore
7-2017 - 7-2022
Manager, Human Resources (People Experience) - Global at Trimble

Education

1998 - 2000
MLM from Madurai Kamaraj University
1997 - 1999
PGPM - HR (Equivalent to MBA) from Madras Productivity Council

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Exp : 11 Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job Level : N/A Designation : Vice President - Human Resources at Simbus Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
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Insights For Selling To Karthik

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Karthik is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Karthik

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Karthik move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Karthik take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Karthik

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