Sharada Ramachander

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DISC Type : c

Head of Talent Acquisition COE at YES BANK

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Sharada Ramachander is a senior talent acquisition leader with over 20 years of experience in the banking and financial services sector. A graduate of St. Francis College for Women, she specializes in transforming TA functions through technology, employer branding, and policy modernization. Colleagues have described her as a leader with humility and resilience.

She is a passionate advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, actively championing initiatives that empower and create opportunities within the workplace. Sharada frequently highlights and supports programs designed to help women return to their careers after a break, demonstrating a deep commitment to building an inclusive workforce.

Despite her extensive experience, she recently went "back to school, " participating in an executive program at XLRI to build skills for future CHROs.

Personality Overview

Systematic

Cautious & Analytical

Not Easily Convinced

They prefer to fully evaluate every situation.  They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Topics They Care About

DEI & Inclusion
Actively champions diversity by promoting and leading returnship programs like "Step Up 2 YES" specifically designed to help women re-enter the workforce after a career break.
TA Transformation
Her current role is centered on driving the transformation of Talent Acquisition by establishing a Centre of Excellence to redefine how talent is attracted, assessed, and onboarded.
Women's Career Re-entry
Passionate about creating pathways for women to return to the corporate world, as evidenced by her enthusiastic promotion of the "Step Up 2 YES 2. 0" program.

Media Appearances

Sharada has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2023
Head of Talent Acquisition COE at YES BANK
7-2022 - 12-2023
Head of Talent Acquisition - Tech & Process at HDFC Bank
10-2017 - 7-2022
Director - Head Talent Acquisition at CRISIL Limited
8-2016 - 10-2017
Vice President Human Resources at Credit Suisse
9-2013 - 7-2016
Assistant Vice President at Barclays Shared Services

Education

1999 - 2002
B.Sc from St. Francis College for Women

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Insights For Selling To Sharada

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits
  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing

DONT's

  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sharada is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sharada

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sharada move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Sharada take some risk or not?

  • If they believe that they have analyzed the situation well, they can take a little risk.

You And Sharada

Personality Compatibility


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