Ketan Desai (SHRM-SCP)

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Director-Human Resource at Copeland

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Ketan is a seasoned, SHRM-SCP certified Human Resources Director with over 25 years of experience at global enterprises like Copeland, Godrej, and L&T. A graduate of Savitribai Phule Pune University, he excels in business-linked HR transformation and talent architecture. Colleagues describe him as strategic, result-oriented, and collaborative.

He actively engages with the professional community, participating in round table discussions on the future of talent and sharing his experience with management students to help shape the next generation of leaders.

He holds a certification in Generative AI in HR, highlighting his focus on integrating modern technology into people processes.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Rigorous & Demanding

Thorough Evaluator

They like to move fast and expect the same from others.  They take a lot of pride in personal achievements. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.

Topics They Care About

HR Transformation
He has led large-scale HR transformation projects, integrating people strategy directly into business goals at major corporations like Copeland and Godrej.
Talent Landscape
As a panelist on 'People Supply Chain, ' he discusses the critical dimensions of the talent landscape and skill availability in India.
Corporate Culture
He actively cultivates company culture, recently hosting Long Service Award ceremonies to celebrate employee commitment and contribution.

Media Appearances

Ketan has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2022
Director-Human Resource at Copeland
10-2018 - 8-2022
Head - Human Resources (GMH Business) at Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
10-2015 - 9-2018
Associate General Manager - HR at Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
10-2012 - 9-2015
DGM-HR at Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
1-2006 - 7-2008
HR Business Partner at Larsen & Toubro Limited

Education

1997 - 1999
Masters in Personnel Management from Savitribai Phule Pune University
1997 - 1998
Diploma in Labour Laws and Labour Welfare from Savitribai Phule Pune University

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Exp : 21 Location : Pune, Maharashtra, India Job Level : N/A Designation : Director-Human Resource at Copeland
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Insights For Selling To Ketan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Be respectful but crisp
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates

DONT's

  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ketan is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ketan

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ketan move?

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

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

You And Ketan

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