Prashanth N

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DISC Type : cs

Global Manager - Talent Acquisition Operations at ABB

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Prashanth N is a Global Manager of Talent Acquisition Services at ABB, bringing 17 years of experience from the engineering and IT sectors. He leads a global team of over 50 individuals across five regions. Colleagues frequently describe him as focused, dedicated, and a great team player with a positive, creative mindset.

He recently hosted a cross-border workshop with his teams from India and Mexico to reflect on 2025 achievements and strategize for 2026.

Personality Overview

Tough To Convince

Overcautious

Status Quo Seeker

They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Global Team Leadership
Manages a team of over 50 people across five regions and recently hosted a workshop with teams from India and Mexico to align on future goals.
Pay Transparency
Recently earned a certification in "Unlocking Pay Transparency, " showing an interest in modern and equitable hiring practices.
Change Management
Has a proven track record of managing change during organizational transformations and has experience with the talent acquisition side of mergers and acquisitions.

Media Appearances

Prashanth has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2023
Global Manager - Talent Acquisition Operations at ABB
9-2022 - 4-2023
HR Operations Manager (AMEA & NAM) & Front Office Manager (India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka) at ABB
11-2019 - 8-2022
HR Delivery Manager - Talent Acquisition - AMEA & NAM Region, Global Business Services at ABB
8-2013 - 3-2016
Associate Manager at Tech Mahindra
1-2012 - 8-2013
Lead Recruiter at ABB

Education

2001 - 2005
Bachelor of Engineering - BE from VTU
2001 - 2005
BE from Visvesvaraya Technological University

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Insights For Selling To Prashanth

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Prashanth is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Prashanth

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Prashanth move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Prashanth take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Prashanth

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