Nilakantan G

Enigma
DISC Type : Dic

Chief Human Resources Officer at Vayona Energy

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Nilakantan G is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Vayona Energy, bringing three decades of experience from the Retail, Oil & Gas, and Pharma sectors. He specializes in HR strategy and navigating complex organizational change, particularly in Mergers & Acquisitions. He holds a Masters in Social Work from the University of Madras.

Outside of his corporate role, Nilakantan is a startup mentor, visiting professor, and the co-founder of an HR consulting firm. He has a keen interest in applying data science concepts to unconventional problems, as shown by his social media activity, and is an advocate for sustainability within HR practices.

Unique Fact: Nilakantan holds a certification in Blockchain Basics, showcasing an interest in emerging technologies beyond the traditional scope of human resources.

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

Fast Follower

Persuasive & Assertive

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

Topics They Care About

M&A Integration
He has extensive experience leading post-acquisition HR integration, notably for 24 diverse companies while at Reliance Retail, focusing on aligning business and people strategies.
Strategic HR
Believes HR is a strategic pillar for business excellence, not just an administrative function, and emphasizes aligning people practices with the company's vision for growth.
Employee Experience
Advocates for crafting exceptional employee journeys over mere contracts, believing that a superior employee experience (EX) directly fuels customer experience (CX).

Media Appearances

Nilakantan G Appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer at Vayona Energy. Featured in HR Today

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Work History

11-2025
Chief Human Resources Officer at Vayona Energy
7-2024 - 10-2025
Senior Vice president and Group CHRO at Karamtara Engineering
12-2023 - 8-2025
Chief Mentor at Skills Connect
11-2023 - 12-2025
Co-Founder at Blue Oceans HR Services
11-2021 - 11-2023
Vice President HR Strategy at Reliance Retail

Education

1991 - 1993
Masters in Social Work from D G Vaishnav College from University of Madras
1988 - 1991
Bachelor of Science from D G Vaishnav College from University of Madras

More Information

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Insights For Selling To Nilakantan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘clear evidence’, ‘data-based results’ etc.
  • Build rapport slwly without rushing, it will come handy to handle hard questions later
  • Leverage 'negging', or the art of asking negative questions like "you must not be convinced yet..."

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously. They are easily deterred
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal even if you come to form one
  • Avoid making offhand commitments, understand the root of their concerns first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nilakantan is

  • Proven value, strong objective evidence are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nilakantan

  • They are practical and friendly, but can give a clear response with a little prodding

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nilakantan move?

  • They like to be detailed, so unless they develop strong conviction, they can take their time to arrive at decisions
  • Can Nilakantan take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and do not take risks that often, unless you can get them to develop strong conviction

You And Nilakantan

Personality Compatibility


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