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Tejas Surve

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Chief Manager at Kotak Life
📍 Thane, Maharashtra, India

Tejas Surve is an HR Technology leader with over 14 years of experience, currently serving as Chief Manager at Kotak Life. He specializes in digital HR transformation and automation to enhance employee experience and holds a PGDM from the Welingkar Institute of Management.

His initiatives contributed to Kotak Life winning the "Best Use of Technology in HR" award at the BW HR TechX 2024.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Chief Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Thane, Maharashtra, India
Personality Overview

How Tejas shows up

Consensus Focused
Optimistic
Non-Confrontational

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.

Priorities

Topics Tejas cares about

HR Technology
With over 14 years in the field, he leads HR tech initiatives and digital transformation projects at major insurance companies.
Digital Transformation
He focuses on transforming HR operations through digital solutions and is a key player in his company's automation journey.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Chief Manager
Kotak Life
4-2022 - 6-2025
Assistant Vice President - HR Shared Services
IndiaFirst Life
4-2020 - 4-2022
Manager - HR Shared Service
IndiaFirst Life
6-2012 - 4-2020
Assistant Manager
IndiaFirst Life
1-2011 - 6-2012
Executive
NCIT
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2015 - 2017
PGDM
Welingkar Institute of Management
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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