Unmesh Shukla

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Head of Human Resources at J K Cements

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Unmesh Shukla is the Head of Human Resources at J K Cements, leading HR and administrative functions across the UAE and Africa. An alumnus of Delhi University with an MBA, his expertise lies in talent management, employee engagement, and strategic HR. Colleagues describe him as innovative, pragmatic, and a problem-solver with high emotional intelligence.

He is interested in innovative business education models and admires leaders who remain grounded and connected to their teams. Unmesh actively participates in corporate social responsibility, including environmental conservation efforts, which he links to his organizations founding vision.

His Executive Committee was recently honored with the "Best Turnaround Performance" award at the JKC Samman Awards.

Personality Overview

ROI Conscious

Upfront

Judgemental

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Turnaround Strategy
His team was recognized with an award for "Best Turnaround Performance, " highlighting his focus on driving significant organizational improvement and success.
Employee Engagement
A core theme in his professional history, he focuses on fostering dynamic work environments that support talent development and operational excellence.
Visionary Leadership
He frequently writes about the importance of leadership that is both inspiring and grounded, showing admiration for leaders who "walk the talk" and connect with their employees.

Media Appearances

Campus Studio's HR Dialogues with Mr. Unmesh Shukla (Head of Human Resources, J K Cements). Featured in YouTube

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Work History

4-2018
Head of Human Resources at J K Cements
12-2017 - 4-2018
DGM HR at Nabha Power Ltd ( Wholly Owned Subsidiary of L&T)
4-2012 - 12-2017
General Manager-HR at ISOLUX CORSAN
7-2010 - 3-2012
Principal Consultant & Operations Manager at Well Known Start-Up Ventures
9-2010
Sr Management Consultant-Energy & Infrastructure at Ma Foi Global Search-A Randstad Company

Education

1994 - 1996
MA from Delhi University
1996 - 1998
MBA from Maharishi International University

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Insights For Selling To Unmesh

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers

DONT's

  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Unmesh is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Unmesh

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Unmesh move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Unmesh take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Unmesh

Personality Compatibility


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