Shikharr Sood

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Global Head - Talent Acquisition at Agratas

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Shikharr Sood is a results-oriented Talent Acquisition leader with over two decades of experience building teams across diverse industries, from manufacturing to startups. In his current role as Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Agratas, he focuses on next-generation battery technology and sustainable energy. He holds a Post Graduation degree from Mohanlal Sukhadia University.

Colleagues and partners often describe him as professional, committed, and approachable, with terrific inter-personal skills and a strong delivery ethic.

He specializes in solving novel talent acquisition challenges in emerging science and technology sectors.

Personality Overview

Big Vision Person

Fast But Thoughtful

Risk Tolerant

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Talent in Innovation
His current role involves building teams for next-gen battery tech and cell manufacturing, solving talent problems that have not been encountered before.
Sustainable Energy
Expressed excitement about re-entering the sustainable energy space, focusing on science, engineering, and large-scale innovation in his role at Agratas.
Employer Branding
Has specific expertise in crafting and implementing compelling Employer Value Propositions (EVPs) to attract talent across different ecosystems.

Media Appearances

Shikharr has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2025
Global Head - Talent Acquisition at Agratas
9-2023 - 11-2025
Head of Talent Acquisition at PI Industries Ltd
9-2022 - 9-2023
Sourcing Partner at RightRecrut.com
5-2021 - 9-2022
Senior Director Talent Acquisition at Ola
4-2019 - 5-2021
Country Talent Acquisition Leader at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Education

2000 - 2002
Post Graduation (PG) from Mohanlal Sukhadia University
1997 - 2000
Bachelor of Science (BSc) from Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer

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Insights For Selling To Shikharr

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

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
  • 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 Shikharr 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 Shikharr

  • 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 Shikharr move?

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

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

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