Simon John

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DISC Type : Ds

Talent Acquisition Specialist at Alstom

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Simon John is an award-winning Talent Lead with over 11 years of experience at firms like Alstom, JP Morgan Chase, and Deutsche Bank. He specializes in revolutionizing talent acquisition using an AI-first approach and data-driven strategies to hire top-tier talent across India and globally. Colleagues describe him as professional, reliable, and highly committed.

He is a firm believer in continuous growth and upgrading skills to stay relevant in a dynamic world. Simon recently earned a certification in the Foundations of Project Management from Google, underscoring his commitment to professional development and learning.

Unique fact: Simon won the "Innovator of the Year" award in 2023 for his pioneering work in recruitment.

Personality Overview

Early Adopter

Fast But Thoughtful

Big Vision Person

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

AI in Recruitment
He pioneers an AI-first approach to talent acquisition, having increased recruitment efficiency by 30% through automation.
Data-Driven Strategy
Utilizes predictive analytics and executive dashboards for strategic workforce planning and to drive measurable results.
Global Talent Acquisition
Has extensive experience managing international recruitment for roles in India, EMEA, Europe, South Africa, and the Philippines.

Media Appearances

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Work History

9-2025
Talent Acquisition Specialist at Alstom
1-2021 - 8-2025
Recruiting Sr Professional at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
7-2017 - 9-2020
Sr. HR Executive at EXL
8-2016 - 7-2017
Senior Recruitment Specialist at Deutsche Bank
8-2014 - 8-2016
Executive-HR at EXL

Education

2012 - 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Indian Institute of Planning and Management
10-2008 - 10-2012
Bachelor of Engineering - BE from Board of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh (BTEUP)

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Insights For Selling To Simon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • 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

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Simon 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 Simon

  • 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 Simon move?

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

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

You And Simon

Personality Compatibility


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