Sampath (Sam)

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DISC Type : SD

Talent Acquisition Leader at AstraZeneca

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

A global talent acquisition leader with over 20 years of experience, Sampath currently heads recruitment for AstraZenecas R&D hub in Bangalore. A graduate of Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, he has a proven history of volume hiring and strategic sourcing from leadership roles at Accenture, EY, and Prodap.

Known for his vibrant and energetic personality, Sampath is described by colleagues as a proactive, responsive, and creative partner. He is recognized for his mature and grounded approach, with a strong ability to build relationships and understand stakeholder needs.

At Accenture, he successfully managed the annual volume hiring of over 6, 000 IT professionals.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Output-Driven

Consummate Professional

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  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.

Topics They Care About

Global Talent Strategy
He leads global talent acquisition across India, the USA, UK, Europe, and Africa, focusing on recruiting strategy, talent sourcing, and mapping against open demand.
Volume & Niche Hiring
He has extensive experience delivering high-volume hiring (6000+/year at Accenture) and sourcing for specialized pharmaceutical roles like pharmacology and biometrics at AstraZeneca.
Diversity & Inclusion
A core competency mentioned across multiple roles, where he has spearheaded diversity initiatives, skills mapping, and inclusive talent attraction strategies for major corporations.

Media Appearances

Sampath has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2024
Talent Acquisition Leader at AstraZeneca
6-2022 - 1-2024
Director - Global Talent Acquisition at Prodapt
12-2020 - 6-2022
Associate Vice President - Talent Sourcing & Acquisition at Accenture
6-2017 - 11-2020
Assistant Director - Talent Attraction & Acquisition at EY
2-2011 - 6-2017
Manager - Talent Acquisition at Fidelity Information Services (I) Pvt. Ltd.

Education

PGDBA - Human Resources from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies

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Insights For Selling To Sampath

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sampath 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 Sampath

  • 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 Sampath move?

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

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

You And Sampath

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