Pradeep Peddi

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Director, Talent Acquisition- APAC at Backbase

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Overview

A talent acquisition leader with over 20 years of experience, Pradeep specializes in building and scaling global teams in technology and finance for firms like Backbase and Invesco. A graduate of Andhra University, he is described by colleagues as a visionary, empowering, and transformative leader passionate about DEI.


He once participated in a fundraising campaign for the Earth Foundation, a non-profit organization, demonstrating an interest in charitable giving and community support.

He successfully built an AI team in Vietnam from the ground up, hiring over 30 professionals in just five months.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Fast But Analytical

Hard To Convince

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

AI in Recruitment
Based on his certification in Generative AI and his company's focus on launching AI-powered platforms.
Scaling Global Teams
He built the Backbase APAC team from the ground up to over 700 employees and scaled key functions for Invesco in India.
Workforce Transformation
He architects and executes workforce transformations, collaborating with global leaders to streamline hiring and drive cost efficiency.

Media Appearances

Pradeep has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2023
Director, Talent Acquisition- APAC at Backbase
12-2021 - 6-2023
Recruitment Leader - APAC at Backbase
7-2021 - 12-2021
Recruitment Leader - India at Backbase
3-2020 - 6-2021
Head of Talent Acquisition at Invesco Ltd.
3-2018 - 3-2020
India Talent Acquisition Manager at Invesco Ltd.

Education

1999 - 2002
B Com from Andhra University

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Insights For Selling To Pradeep

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too

DONT's

  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Pradeep is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Pradeep

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Pradeep move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Pradeep take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Pradeep

Personality Compatibility


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