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Ram Narayanan

Evaluator · DISC type CDS
Assistant General Manager - Learning and Development at Viatris
📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Ram is a Global HR and Organizational Development leader with over 25 years of experience in the Pharma, FMCG, and IT sectors. He specializes in driving culture transformation and talent strategy using evidence-based HR and AI-driven innovation. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Madras and is certified in Hogan, Belbin, and Everything DiSC.

Based on his public activity, Ram shows a keen interest in the broader implications of technology and economics. He follows topics ranging from national tax policy changes in India to the importance of digital security and the future of work in an AI-driven world, demonstrating a curiosity that extends beyond his direct professional responsibilities.

He spearheaded the launch of a two-way conversational AI coaching platform in a recent role.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Assistant General Manager - Learning and Development
Job Level
Senior
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Personality Overview

How Ram shows up

Thorough Evaluator
Fast But Analytical
Hard To Convince

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 They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there

Priorities

Topics Ram cares about

AI in HR
He focuses on AI-driven HR innovation and has launched AI coaching platforms. He frequently posts about the practical application of AI tools for leaders and employees.
Leadership Readiness
His work involves using assessments like Hogan and Belbin to improve leadership effectiveness by over 20% and strengthen succession planning pipelines.
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Career

Work history

9-2022
Assistant General Manager - Learning and Development
Viatris
10-2021 - 8-2022
L & OD , Change Management consultant
Scaleuplearning
5-2020 - 10-2021
Leadership Coach/Training Manager
Johnson & Johnson
7-2016 - 5-2020
Senior Instructional Designer- Learning Design and Development
MSD
8-2010 - 6-2016
Leadership Coach/Learning Consultant
MSD
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1-2021 - 6-2023
Master of Business Administration - MBA Online - Pursuing
Periyar University
1997 - 2000
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
University of Madras
1996
School
Ahobila
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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