Shravan Thampi

Evaluator
DISC Type : SDC

Director, Strategy at Tangerine

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Shravan is the Director of Strategy & Transformation at Tangerine, with a background as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company. An MBA graduate from the University of Toronto, colleagues describe him as a committed, dedicated, and brilliant leader who excels at building relationships and driving results.

He appears passionate about professional development and mentorship, actively posting about hiring for his team at Tangerine and offering referrals to his network for his former employer. This suggests a commitment to helping others advance their careers.

Unique fact: Shravan initiated Desk India at PwC Mexico, establishing himself as a key liaison for the Indian business community there.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Quality Focused

Thorough Evaluator

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

Financial Services Innovation
His role at Tangerine involves strategy and transformation with a stated goal of "making banking better for Canadians".
Corporate Strategy
Currently Director of Strategy and a former Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, indicating deep expertise in this area.
Talent Recruitment
He actively shares job openings for his team and has offered to provide referrals for past employers, showing an interest in talent acquisition.

Media Appearances

Shravan has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Director, Strategy at Tangerine
7-2024 - 9-2025
Director, Transformation Office at Tangerine
7-2021 - 7-2024
Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company
8-2019 - 6-2021
Associate at McKinsey & Company
6-2018 - 9-2018
Summer Associate at McKinsey & Company

Education

2017 - 2019
Master of Business Administration - MBA from University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
2008 - 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Christ University, Bangalore

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Exp : 8 Location : Toronto, Ontario, Canada Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director, Strategy at Tangerine
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Insights For Selling To Shravan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shravan is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shravan

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shravan move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Shravan take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Shravan

Personality Compatibility


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