Nidhin Kurian John

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DISC Type : C

Research phd scholar at Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

India

Overview

Nidhin is a PhD Research Scholar at IIM Kozhikode, specializing in strategic management and sustainable innovation. He previously headed circular economy and digitization initiatives at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail. He is a CII Certified expert in sustainable waste management and holds an MBA from IIM Kozhikode.

Nidhin has authored a book chapter on how micromanufacturing and digitalization can drive sustainability and a circular economy within the textile industry.

Personality Overview

Objective Thinker

Critic

Negotiator

They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.  They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.

Topics They Care About

Circular Economy
Headed the Circular Economy vertical at Aditya Birla Fashion and has published multiple works on the subject, specifically within the textile industry.
Sustainable Innovation
His stated focus is leveraging experience to foster business excellence through sustainable innovation, a key part of his previous corporate role.
Digitalization Strategy
Led digitization efforts in his prior role and co-authored a publication linking digitalization as a driver for sustainability.

Media Appearances

Nidhin has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2024
Research phd scholar at Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
11-2019 - 6-2024
Head-circular economy and digitization in sustainability & business excellence at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.
8-2018 - 11-2019
Cognizant business consulting - Retail & Consumer Goods at Cognizant
8-2013 - 8-2018
Associate - Software Developer at Cognizant

Education

6-2024 - 6-2029
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
2016 - 2018
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

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Insights For Selling To Nidhin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information
  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • Don’t forget to mention how you compare to competition on both features and pricing

DONT's

  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nidhin is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nidhin

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nidhin move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Nidhin take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Nidhin

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