Manu Widge

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DISC Type : DI

Head of Talent Acquisition - APAC and EMEA at Huntsman Corporation

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Overview

Manu Widge leads Talent Acquisition for APAC & EMEA and Global Employer Branding at Huntsman Corporation, leveraging over 18 years of HR experience. He holds an MBA and certifications in employer branding and leadership assessment. Colleagues describe him as passionate, inspiring, dedicated, and a true team player with a talent for mentorship.

Outside of his corporate role, Manu is passionate about guiding students and young professionals on career development and upskilling. He cherishes his past experience as a Radio Jockey, a role that honed his public speaking skills. His interests include Electronic Arts and the Harvard Business Review, reflecting a blend of entertainment and business strategy.

During his student days, Manu was a Radio Jockey and continues to use those oratory skills in his professional life.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Charismatic

Achievement-Oriented

They will bat for you if they come to believe in you.  They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions. They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.


Topics They Care About

Global Talent Strategy
Leads talent acquisition across 35+ countries, focusing on creating future-ready HR strategies and building diverse, best-in-class teams for a large global corporation.
Employer Branding
As Global Employer Branding Lead, he is an expert in articulating a company's authentic values and culture to attract and retain top talent in a competitive market.
Mentoring Youth
Regularly interacts with university students, passionately guiding them on building their careers, upskilling, and navigating corporate interviews.

Media Appearances

Manu has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2024
Head of Talent Acquisition - APAC and EMEA at Huntsman Corporation
2-2023 - 8-2024
Head of Talent Acquisition - APACI and Global Employer Branding Lead at Huntsman Corporation
1-2022 - 2-2023
Head of Talent Acquisition - Southeast Asia and South Asia at Huntsman Corporation
9-2012 - 6-2014
Manager - Human Resources at Lupin
4-2010 - 9-2012
Deputy Manager - Human Resources at Axis Asset Management Company Ltd.

Education

2005 - 2007
MBA from Amity University

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Insights For Selling To Manu

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too

DONT's

  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Manu is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Manu

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Manu move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Manu take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Manu

Personality Compatibility


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