Poonam Dhiman

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Head Belonging and Inclusion ,Talent Acquisition COE & Digital Transformations at Sodexo

Delhi, India

Overview

Poonam is a seasoned HR leader at Sodexo with 16 years of experience specializing in talent acquisition, digital transformation, and inclusion. A graduate of Symbiosis International University, colleagues describe her as a "strategic thinker, " "thought leader, " and a "rockstar" in her field.

She is deeply passionate about creating inclusive and supportive workplaces where every individual feels a sense of belonging. Her focus extends to fostering diversity, promoting equal opportunities, and championing womens career advancement, reflecting a strong personal commitment to peoples growth and safety.

In recognition of her impact, Poonam was recently honored as the "Diversity Leader of the Year 2025" by the GCC.

Personality Overview

Precise But Practical

Fast But Analytical

Thorough Evaluator

They respond well to strong and respectful communication.  They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others. They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Diversity & Inclusion
Her current role, headline ("Belonging & Inclusion Champ"), and recent "Diversity Leader of the Year 2025" award highlight this as her core professional focus.
Talent Development
Manages the Talent Acquisition COE and recently highlighted a program for nurturing talent from premier Hotel Management institutes, showing a passion for building future leaders.
Women's Career Advancement
She proudly shared Sodexo's recognition by HerKey as a top company for accelerating women's careers, indicating this is a key area of focus for her.

Media Appearances

Poonam Dhiman Joins Sodexo As Head DE&I. Featured in BW People

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Inclusive workplaces: Making a difference as an inclusion‑maker. Featured in Sodexo Blog

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Work History

8-2022
Head Belonging and Inclusion ,Talent Acquisition COE & Digital Transformations at Sodexo
8-2018 - 8-2022
Head HR Mobilizations & Talent Acquisition- India at Sodexo
4-2017 - 8-2018
Human Resources Management & Talent Acquisition Head at Chaayos
4-2012 - 8-2015
Regional Human Resources Manager at Tata Business Support Services Limited
5-2010 - 4-2012
Team Lead Talent Aquisition Leadership Hiring at GlobalHunt India Pvt Ltd

Education

2009 - 2011
MBA from SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
2005 - 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Delhi University

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Insights For Selling To Poonam

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Poonam is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Poonam

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Poonam move?

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

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

You And Poonam

Personality Compatibility


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