Tajdin Gilani

Evaluator
DISC Type : Csd

Vice President Information Technology at Metro Brands Limited (formerly Metro Shoes Limited)

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Tajdin is a retail IT executive with 30 years of experience, formerly serving as Vice President of Information Technology at Metro Brands Limited. He has led major digital transformations, including SAP S/4HANA implementations, cloud migrations to AWS, and the rollout of new merchandising tools.

Originally from Mumbai, where he earned his Bachelor of Commerce, Tajdin has recently undertaken a significant life change by migrating to Canada, where he holds permanent residence. His social media activity suggests an interest in daily reflection and motivational thoughts.

He has successfully implemented the Theory of Constraints (TOC), a sophisticated management philosophy, within his IT projects.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Hard To Convince

Fast But Analytical

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

Topics They Care About

Retail IT Transformation
His experience includes implementing POS systems, SAP S/4HANA, and merchandising tools, showing a focus on modernizing retail technology infrastructure.
Cloud Migration
He led the strategic shift of his company's on-premise servers, including SAP ERP and POS systems, to the AWS cloud environment.
Process Optimization
His implementation of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) highlights a keen interest in identifying and resolving bottlenecks to improve efficiency.

Media Appearances

Tajdin has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2010 - 5-2025
Vice President Information Technology at Metro Brands Limited (formerly Metro Shoes Limited)
1-1995 - 5-2025
Vice President Information Technology at Metro Brands Limited (formerly Metro Shoes Limited)

Education

1975 - 1980
SSC/B.Com Mumbai University from New Habib High School/Burhani College of Commerce and Arts
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom from Mumbai University Mumbai

More Information

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Exp : 30 Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Job Level : N/A Designation : Vice President Information Technology at Metro Brands Limited (formerly Metro Shoes Limited)
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Insights For Selling To Tajdin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tajdin is

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

  • 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 Tajdin move?

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

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

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