Nirooban Rupathevan

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HR Director - Technology | Chennai Site Lead | Talent CoE | HR Transfo | BNP Paribas India Solutions at BNP Paribas

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

Nirooban is a seasoned HR Director at BNP Paribas, leading HR for Technology and serving as the Chennai Site Lead. A Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, he specializes in complex HR and business transformations. He earned his Master of Arts from the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School.

Born in France with Tamilian roots, Nirooban is passionate about shaping inclusive workplaces, drawing from his personal experience of growing up between two cultures. He actively speaks on and moderates panels about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, aiming to foster greater social acceptance and support.

He was appointed as a French Foreign Trade Advisor by decree of the French Prime Minister, a role reflecting his global influence.

Personality Overview

Generally Skeptic

Demanding

Fast But Wary

They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others.  They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.

Topics They Care About

Diversity & Inclusion
He is a frequent moderator and panelist for events focused on LGBTQIA+ inclusivity and DE&I in the workplace, and co-leads these initiatives for BNP Paribas in India.
HR Transformation
His career focuses on leading complex HR and business transformations, shaping workforce strategies, and aligning HR initiatives with executive business goals across global teams.
Technology in Business
As HR Director for Technology, he champions the view that technology is a core competitive advantage and is deeply involved in the talent strategy for IT professionals.

Media Appearances

Nirooban has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2023
HR Director - Technology | Chennai Site Lead | Talent CoE | HR Transfo | BNP Paribas India Solutions at BNP Paribas
3-2018 - 11-2023
Head of HR, BNP Paribas GSO & India DE&I and Careers Lead at BNP Paribas
8-2015 - 3-2018
Global HRBP- Technology, Operations & Products at BNP Paribas

Education

2009 - 2010
Master of Arts from University of Warwick - Warwick Business School
2008 - 2009
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Coventry University

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Insights For Selling To Nirooban

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust
  • Be respectful but crisp

DONT's

  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nirooban is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nirooban

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nirooban move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Nirooban take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Nirooban

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