Narelle B.

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DISC Type : DIS

CHRO, Human Resources, Insights APAC & Global Consulting at Kantar

Singapore, Singapore

Overview

Narelle is an award-winning CHRO for Kantars APAC region, with over 20 years of experience in organizational transformation and building inclusive cultures. A graduate of the University of Technology Sydney with further credentials from Cornell, her career has spanned tech start-ups to government enterprises. People who have worked with her describe her as strategic, creative, and charismatic.

Originally from Australia and now based in Singapore, Narelle is married to a New Zealander. She prioritizes personal effectiveness and wellbeing through daily rituals, regular gym visits for mental clarity, and ensuring she has a weekly date night with her husband. She is passionate about providing opportunities for others to grow.

Her diverse career once led her to work for an assistive technology company where she met Stevie Wonder.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Decisive But Friendly

Dynamic But Sincere

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

Topics They Care About

Future of Work
She speaks often on the evolution of work, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and listening to employees to create a mutually beneficial hybrid environment.
Inclusion & Diversity
As a former Global Head of Inclusion & Diversity, she champions DE&I as a business imperative and advocates for providing equitable opportunities for all.
Employee Wellbeing
She believes in putting wellbeing at the center of organizational culture, helping employees build resilience and manage their energy.

Media Appearances

Ep #68 Personal Effectiveness – with Chief HR Officer Kantar APAC (Spotify). Featured in Spotify

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Episode 98: Your organisation as a catalyst for change – Narelle Burke, CHRO Kantar Insights APAC (Uplifting People Podcast). Featured in Uplifting People

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Narelle Burke Shares Her Journey & Expertise with SpeakIn #Kantar (YouTube). Featured in YouTube

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Work History

4-2021
CHRO, Human Resources, Insights APAC & Global Consulting at Kantar
2-2020 - 7-2022
Global Head of Inclusion & Diversity at Kantar
2-2018 - 4-2021
Global Head of Talent, Learning and Leadership Development at Kantar
3-2016 - 5-2018
Human Resources Director, Asia Pacific, Kantar Insights at Kantar
6-2015 - 3-2016
Regional Human Resources Director, TNS Asia Pacific at Kantar

Education

2012 - 2012
Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management from University of Technology Sydney
2016 - 2016
PROSCI Certified Change Practitioner from CMC Partnership, PROSCI Global Affiliate Network

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Insights For Selling To Narelle

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • 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 be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Narelle 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 Narelle

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Narelle move?

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

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

You And Narelle

Personality Compatibility


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