Manoj Nair

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Chief Product Officer at Leadspire Consulting Pvt. Ltd

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Manoj is a seasoned Chief Product Officer with 20 years of experience in business strategy, product management, and operations. He excels in driving transformation from strategy to execution, consistently delivering growth in both MNCs and startups. He holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.

He is the Chief Product Officer at Leadspire Consulting, a startup boutique consultancy with a distinct focus on Sustainable Development Goals, where he is responsible for shaping the product and solution strategy.

Unique fact: Manoj holds both a prestigious MBA and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the Indian Institutes of Management.

Personality Overview

Informal

Imaginative

Big Picture Person

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Topics They Care About

Sustainable Development
As CPO at Leadspire Consulting, his primary focus is shaping product and solution strategy geared towards Sustainable Development Goals.
Product Strategy
His current role and extensive 20-year career are centered on shaping product vision, fostering innovation, and managing the entire product lifecycle to drive business growth.
EdTech Innovation
Previously led strategy for a major education group, focusing on expanding its presence in EdTech, school management services, and e-commerce.

Media Appearances

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Work History

6-2023
Chief Product Officer at Leadspire Consulting Pvt. Ltd
12-2020 - 5-2023
Chief Executive Officer at Ampersand Group
8-2018 - 11-2020
Vice President and Head - Strategy at Ampersand Group
7-2016 - 7-2018
Director and Head - Program Management at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
12-2015 - 7-2016
Associate Director, Head - Operations Management Group at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

Education

MBA from Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
2024 - 2028
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam

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Exp : 20 Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Product Officer at Leadspire Consulting Pvt. Ltd
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Insights For Selling To Manoj

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.
  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers

DONT's

  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Manoj is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Manoj

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Manoj move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Manoj take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Manoj

Personality Compatibility


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