Kishore Poduri

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Country Head - Human Resources at DBS Bank

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Kishore Poduri is the Managing Director & Country Head of HR at DBS Bank, India, with over 25 years of experience in strategic HRM, digital transformation, and culture building. He holds a PGDM from Symbiosis, and colleagues describe him as a knowledgeable, practical, and visionary mentor.

Outside of work, Kishore is passionate about community service, particularly volunteering to support the elderly through the DBS People with Purpose movement. He has a keen interest in data science and design thinking, holding certifications in both areas, and follows insights from Harvard Business Review and McKinsey.

As the founding HR Director at eClerx, he successfully scaled the organization from a few hundred employees to over 6000 in six years.

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Strategic Planner

Long-term Focused

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

AI in HR
He recently shared his thoughts on using AI to enhance employee experience and its role in the future of work.
Employee Career Growth
Focuses on empowering employees to build fulfilling, long-term careers within the organization through internal mobility and development programs.
Building Company Culture
Leads initiatives like the annual "Live Fulfilled Carnival" to foster a strong, people-focused organizational culture and promote employee well-being.

Media Appearances

Kishore Poduri, Country Head- HR, DBS Bank. Featured in Facebook

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HR perspectives by Kishore Poduri: “The future CHRO will be part …”. Featured in DBS Bank (India) – Newsroom

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Work History

7-2012
Country Head - Human Resources at DBS Bank
2006 - 2012
Head - Human Resources & Administrative services at eClerx services Limited
2002 - 2006
Regional Head - HR at HDFC Bank
2002 - 2002
HR Business Partner - Auto Production Unit - Pune at TATA Motors Ltd

Education

PGDM from Symbiosis Centre For Management and Human Resource Development

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Insights For Selling To Kishore

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • 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 Kishore 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 Kishore

  • 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 Kishore move?

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

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

You And Kishore

Personality Compatibility


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