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Lionel Paul David

Sharpshooter · DISC type DC
Chief Human Resources Officer at Watertec India
📍 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Lionel Paul David is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Watertec India, where he spearheads people and culture transformation. A seasoned leader with two decades of experience across diverse industries, he specializes in building scalable people strategies for high-growth companies. People who have worked with him describe him as an exemplary, dynamic, and visionary leader.

Outside of work, Lionel is an active contributor to the HR community, having served as one of the youngest board members for the National HRD Network (NHRDN) and on the Tamil Nadu Governments CSR Alliance. During college, he was involved in the Rotaract Club, Enviro Club, and Students Union.

Interesting fact: He originally intended to pursue a career in journalism and media before finding his calling in human resources.

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Current Role
Chief Human Resources Officer
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Personality Overview

How Lionel shows up

Fast But Analytical
Thorough Evaluator
Precise But Practical

They like to act fast and expect others to do the same. They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.

Priorities

Topics Lionel cares about

Workplace Experience
Advocates for a human-centered, proactive, and holistic approach to workplace design, a core theme in his podcasts and speaking engagements.
Future of Work
A frequent speaker on workplace evolution, focusing on how work, the workplace, and the workforce are changing in response to new technologies and employee expectations.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Chief Human Resources Officer
Watertec India
2-2020 - 1-2024
Workforce Head and HR Business Advisor - IAP (India & Asia Pacific) Region
Stellantis
3-2019 - 2-2020
Head of HR - GBS
Olam
1-2013 - 3-2019
Senior Business Partner (Sr.HRBP) and HR PMO Leader - APAC
RR Donnelley
11-2010 - 12-2012
Practice Lead - Learning & Education
Exemplarr Worldwide Limited
In the press

Media appearances

Watertec India elevates Lionel Paul David as CHRO - HR News. Featured in Economic Times – HR
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Lionel Paul David Appointed Chief Human Resources Officer at Watertec India. Featured in CXO Digital Pulse
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Education
HRAC
XLRI Jamshedpur
PGDM (PMIR) from MSSW
Madras School of Social Work
BA
Loyola College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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