Ranjan Sarkar

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Group CHRO at LNJ Bhilwara Group

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Overview

Ranjan Sarkar is the Group CHRO at LNJ Bhilwara Group, a seasoned HR leader with over 26 years of experience across the energy, automotive, and manufacturing sectors. An alumnus of Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, he specializes in cultural transformation, M&A integration, and complex industrial relations. Colleagues describe him as creative, solution-oriented, and an optimist.

He sees his role as building a bridge between the group’s rich industrial legacy and its ambitious future in green technologies.

Personality Overview

Strategic Planner

Risk-Accepting

Fast-paced

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Green Energy Transition
Stated that the opportunity to be part of the energy transition in India is what inspired him to join his current group, which is expanding into green energy.
Cultural Transformation
His mandate involves blending the company's legacy strengths with change management to support its next growth phase, a key theme throughout his career.
Talent Agility
He advocates for hiring talent with high learning agility over those with currently relevant skills, believing adaptability is more valuable long-term.

Media Appearances

LNJ Bhilwara Group appoints Ranjan Sarkar as Group CHRO. Featured in Economic Times – HR

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Ranjan Sarkar Appointed as Group Chief Human Resources Officer at LNJ Bhilwara Group. Featured in HR Today

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Work History

8-2025
Group CHRO at LNJ Bhilwara Group
6-2017 - 7-2025
President HR at Exide Industries Limited
7-2008 - 3-2017
VP HR at CEAT Tyres Limited
12-2007 - 6-2008
Head HR Banking Insurance SBU at Kotak Life
5-2004 - 11-2007
AVP HR - Zee & Dish TV at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited

Education

1997 - 1999
MPM (MBA in Human Resource Management) from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune

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Insights For Selling To Ranjan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ranjan is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ranjan

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ranjan move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Ranjan take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Ranjan

Personality Compatibility


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