Lisa Fernandes

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DISC Type : dsi

Senior Vice President - Talent Acquisition at ALDAR

United Arab Emirates

Overview

Lisa Fernandes is the Senior Vice President of Talent Acquisition at ALDAR, leading recruitment for its corporate and investment divisions. A Goa University MBA graduate, her expertise lies in building and managing high-performing recruitment teams and leading executive-level hiring. Colleagues describe her as a dedicated mentor who consistently delivers on her promises.

Based in the UAE, Lisa expresses great enthusiasm for Abu Dhabis growth and culture, frequently sharing positive news about the citys development and local events. Her social media activity reflects a strong appreciation for her community and the strategic direction of her company.

Unique fact: Lisa was recognized as the "Top Social Recruiter" in the UAE at the 2018 MENA Talent Awards.

Personality Overview

Decisive But Friendly

Dynamic But Sincere

Driven But Considerate

They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

Talent Acquisition Leadership
Leads the entire talent acquisition function for ALDAR, with previous experience managing recruitment teams of up to 10 people at Emaar and fabric.
Recruitment Technology
Her past role involved leveraging technology to deliver a best-in-class recruitment experience, indicating a focus on modern recruiting tools.
Executive Hiring
Has a strong track record of leading all executive hires for previous organizations and focusing on leadership roles at a group level.

Media Appearances

Lisa has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2023
Senior Vice President - Talent Acquisition at ALDAR
7-2022 - 9-2023
Director of Recruiting at fabric
3-2021 - 7-2022
Senior Manager of Recruiting at fabric
Group Talent Acquisition Lead at Emaar
HRBP, Emaar NEXT at Emaar

Education

2003 - 2005
Master of Business Administration from Goa University
1999 - 2002
Bachelor of Computer Applications from Goa University

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Exp : 4 Location : United Arab Emirates Job Level : Leadership Designation : Senior Vice President - Talent Acquisition at ALDAR
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Insights For Selling To Lisa

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage

DONT's

  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lisa is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Lisa

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Lisa move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Lisa take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Lisa

Personality Compatibility


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