Tarun Anand

Critic
DISC Type : C

Group Chief Information Officer at Jakson Group

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Overview

Tarun Anand is the Group CIO at Jakson Group, a digital leader with over three decades of experience driving transformation at major companies like Dabur and Hero Cycles. A certified Global CIO from the Indian School of Business, he has won numerous accolades, including the CIO100 award. Colleagues describe him as "fair" and "matured."

Outside of his technology leadership roles, Tarun has a keen interest in keeping fit and enjoys listening to music. He is also interested in global business and economic trends, following publications like the Harvard Business Review and the World Economic Forum.

He has been recognized as a "Leading CIO" at the CII CIO Conclave & Awards.

Personality Overview

Precise

Negotiator

Information Seeker

It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.  They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others. Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features.

Topics They Care About

Human-Centric Tech
He emphasizes balancing cutting-edge technology with the human element, stating it is an "integral part of my strategy" to keep the human factor intact.
Digital Transformation
His entire career, including current and past roles at Jakson Group, Hero Cycles, and Dabur, has focused on leading digital strategy and building digital ecosystems.
AI Governance
He recently spoke on a panel about the adoption of AI, emphasizing the need for "definite guardrails of governance" to change the game.

Media Appearances

Tarun Anand, Jakson Group's new CIO, commits to balancing technology and human touch. Featured in Economic Times – CIO

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Work History

6-2023
Group Chief Information Officer at Jakson Group
1-2022 - 5-2023
Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Hero Cycles Ltd
3-2021 - 12-2021
CIO at Modicare Ltd (KK Modi Group)
8-2016 - 2-2021
Global CIO at Dabur India Limited
12-2003 - 7-2016
General Manager IT at Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd.

Education

2012 - 2012
Global CIO Certification from Indian School of Business
Advance Diploma in Hardware & Networking from DCM Data Systems

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Exp : 27 Location : Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India Job Level : Leadership Designation : Group Chief Information Officer at Jakson Group
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Insights For Selling To Tarun

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them what ROI they can expect
  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tarun is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tarun

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tarun move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can Tarun take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And Tarun

Personality Compatibility


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