Reena Wahi

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Partner and Head - People, Performance and Culture at KPMG India

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Reena is the Partner and Head of People, Performance, and Culture at KPMG India, specializing in organizational transformation, M&A integration, and strategic HR. An MBA from the Delhi School of Economics with executive education from INSEAD, colleagues describe her as a focused, empathetic, and trustworthy leader who is a true "peoples person".

Beyond her corporate role, Reena shows a keen appreciation for professionalism and composure in high-stress situations. She values customer-centric service and the human element in professional interactions, celebrating teams who demonstrate grace under pressure. This reflects a personal interest in how human behavior and values translate into real-world excellence.

Interesting fact: Reena is a recognized "Super Women Achievers in Human Resource, " an honor highlighting her significant contributions and leadership within the HR field.

Personality Overview

Trusting Of Others

Strong-minded

Slow Starter

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

Topics They Care About

Employee Well-being
Champions holistic health at KPMG, establishing a 'Well-being Council' and annual 'Well-Being Week' to support colleagues' mental and physical health.
AI & Workforce
Actively discusses how AI readiness impacts talent attraction and retention, referencing recent KPMG CEO Outlook data to inform her perspective on the future workforce.
Women in Leadership
Writes about closing the aspiration-opportunity gap for women in corporate India, advocating for systemic HR interventions to build a stronger female leadership pipeline.

Media Appearances

KPMG in India appoints Reena Wahi as Partner and Head of People, Performance and Culture. Featured in KPMG India (Press Release)

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#ENRich2024 | Watch Reena Wahi, KPMG India speak about what measures can Indian organisations .... Featured in Facebook (KPMG India)

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KPMG India appoints Reena Wahi as Partner and Head of People, Performance and Culture in Mumbai. Featured in TechGig

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Work History

7-2024
Partner and Head - People, Performance and Culture at KPMG India
4-2022 - 7-2024
Senior Vice President Human Resources, Technology & Sustainability at Tata Realty And Infrastructure Ltd
8-2018 - 7-2024
Human Resource Leader at Tata Realty And Infrastructure Ltd
1-2017 - 7-2018
Client Partner at Korn Ferry Hay Group
2-2011 - 12-2016
Executive Director - Human Resources at Cushman & Wakefield

Education

2014 - 2015
Leadership & Management from INSEAD
1996 - 1998
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Delhi School of Economics

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Insights For Selling To Reena

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
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

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

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Reena 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 Reena

  • 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 Reena move?

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

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

You And Reena

Personality Compatibility


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