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Rajesh Nair

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Executive President & CHRO at Polycab India Limited
📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Rajesh Nair is a seasoned business and HR leader with over two decades of experience at conglomerates like Jindal Steel, Polycab, and Tata Motors. He specializes in organizational transformation and aligning talent strategy with business goals. A Fulbright Scholar, he earned an executive MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and a PGCHRM from XLRI.

Outside of his corporate roles, Rajesh is a dedicated marathon runner, reflecting a personal commitment to discipline and endurance. This interest in personal development complements his professional focus on coaching and fostering high-performance cultures, showcasing a well-rounded approach to leadership and personal growth.

Unique fact: Before transitioning into a distinguished HR career, he was the Brand and Marketing Manager for the iconic Tata Sumo and Safari SUV range.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Executive President & CHRO
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Personality Overview

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Persuasive & Assertive
Fast Follower
Hard To Convince

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Priorities

Topics Rajesh cares about

Diversity and Inclusion
Recently featured on the #SteelOfIndiaPodcast, where he spoke on building a more inclusive steel industry and redefining leadership to include more women.
Talent Development
Leads initiatives like "STEEL" and "SteelTheFuture" at Jindal Steel to provide young engineers with real-world exposure and bridge the gap between academia and industry.
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Career

Work history

5-2021
Executive President & CHRO
Polycab India Limited
7-2018 - 5-2021
Head HR Commercial Vehicles - Sales & Customer Care
Tata Motors
9-2011 - 6-2018
Head HR - Talent Acquisition , Corporate & Administration
Tata Motors
5-1993 - 9-2011
Leadership roles in Sales ,Marketing, New Business Development in the Passenger Vehicle Business
Tata Motors
5-1990 - 5-1991
Sales Executive
Pertech Computers
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Education
2014 - 2015
PGCHRM
XLRI
2006 - 2006
Executive MBA
Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business
1991 - 1993
MBA
MBA, Sydenham Institute of Management, Mumbai Unversity
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