Rohit Pandey

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

VP Human Resource at The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Rohit is the VP of Human Resources at The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, bringing extensive experience from both the IT and Hospitality industries. An alumnus of XLRI Jamshedpur and IIM Bangalore, he excels in translating organizational philosophy into actionable frameworks that foster empowerment, responsibility, and accountability across teams.


Rohit has deep expertise setting up HR functions and managing outsourcing services, with a proven ability to use strategic planning to enhance associate productivity and organizational purpose.

Personality Overview

Late Adopter

Overcautious

Process Oriented

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Topics They Care About

Leadership Development
He champions flagship initiatives like the Leela Leadership Development Programme (LLDP) and LEAD to cultivate the next generation of leaders within the organization.
People-First Culture
His career focuses on developing cultures of engagement that reflect core values of human care, integrity, and work excellence to retain and develop talent.
Organizational Vision
He specializes in transforming a founder's philosophy into a specific organizational vision, creating frameworks that empower every level of the company.

Media Appearances

Rohit has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2022
VP Human Resource at The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
3-2020 - 8-2022
Vice President & Head Of Human Resources at HurixDigital
6-2019 - 4-2020
Head Of Human Resources at Impresario Handmade Restaurants
1-2018 - 5-2019
Chief Human Resource Officer at Royal Orchid Hotels
1-2011 - 12-2017
Director of Human Resources at Marriott International

Education

PG from XLRI Jamshedpur
Advance Management Program from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

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Insights For Selling To Rohit

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them

DONT's

  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rohit is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rohit

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rohit move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Rohit take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Rohit

Personality Compatibility


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