M Thyagarajan

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DISC Type : ci

Head HR at TVS Sundram fasteners Ltd

Greater Chennai Area, India

Overview

M. Thyagarajan is a seasoned HR leader with over 27 years of experience, currently serving as the Head of HR at TVS Sundram Fasteners Ltd. His expertise spans HR policy, operations, and strategic leadership, particularly within the manufacturing and energy sectors. He is an alumnus of Loyola College and the University of Madras.

He has a proven track record of spearheading significant organizational initiatives, including change management and total rewards strategies across major corporations like The Ramco Cements and Colgate Palmolive.

Unique fact: He has successfully executed multiple large-scale Greenfield HR projects from the ground up.

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Value Driven

Assertive

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information.

Topics They Care About

Strategic HR Leadership
Has held the top HR position at several large corporations, including TVS, Ramco Cements, and Colgate Palmolive, shaping overall HR strategy.
Talent Management
Has spoken publicly on the importance of robust talent management and retention strategies, especially within the competitive manufacturing sector.
Employee Well-being
Focuses on creating a positive work environment, with recent initiatives centered on mental wellness and adapting to new work models.

Media Appearances

M has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2020
Head HR at TVS Sundram fasteners Ltd
2-2018 - 10-2020
Head HR at The Ramco Cements Limited
12-2014 - 2-2018
Head HR at IL & FS Energy Ltd
10-2012 - 12-2014
Head HR at Colgate Palmolive India Limited
7-2008 - 10-2012
Head HR at Toshiba JSW Power Systems Pvt.Ltd.

Education

1987 - 1990
B.A from Loyola College
1991 - 1993
M.A from University of Madras

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Exp : 32 Location : Greater Chennai Area, India Job Level : N/A Designation : Head HR at TVS Sundram fasteners Ltd
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Insights For Selling To M

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Persuade objectively how your product will help them achieve their goals
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively

DONT's

  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with M is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important to them, relationships will have some weightage.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from M

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will M move?

  • They like to analyze well and can take their time to reach any decisions.
  • Can M take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and are less likely to take risks.

You And M

Personality Compatibility


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