Poornima Udayakumaran

Examiner
DISC Type : sc

Head HR Operations at Diageo

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Overview

Poornima Udayakumaran is the Head of HR Operations at Diageo, managing global teams in Bangalore, Manila, and Budapest while leading large-scale HR transformation programs. A Bachelor of Commerce graduate, colleagues describe her as a results-oriented, focused, and dedicated leader with exceptional skills in managing international teams.

She is a purpose-driven leader who aims to blend strategic insights with creative fire to help people and organizations grow with power, clarity, and heart.

Personality Overview

Overcautious

Late Adopter

Process Oriented

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Topics They Care About

Global HR Operations
Currently heads Global HR Operations at Diageo, with teams located in Bangalore, Manila, and Budapest, indicating a focus on international HR management.
HR Transformation
Leads large-scale HR transformation programs as a key part of her current role, building on extensive experience in HR service delivery.
Purpose-Driven Leadership
Her personal headline is "Lead with Purpose. Build with Power. Inspire with Heart, " showing a core focus on motivational and value-based leadership.

Media Appearances

Poornima has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2024
Head HR Operations at Diageo
2-2022 - 6-2024
Head of HRCO at Societe Generale Global Solution Centre
6-2020 - 2-2022
Function Head - GSC HR Community at Societe Generale Global Solution Centre
6-2017 - 6-2020
Chief Of Staff at Societe Generale Global Solution Centre
7-2015 - 5-2017
HRA Service Delivery Manager APAC at Syngenta

Education

2001 - 2004
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from Jyoti Nivas College

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Insights For Selling To Poornima

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them

DONT's

  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Poornima is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Poornima

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Poornima move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Poornima take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Poornima

Personality Compatibility


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