Vaibhav Pawar

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Head of Learning and Development at The Supreme Industries Ltd

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Vaibhav Pawar is a strategic Learning and Development leader with 20 years of experience, currently serving as the Head of L&D at The Supreme Industries Ltd. He holds a Bachelors degree from the University of Mumbai and certifications in Design Thinking and L&D Analytics. Colleagues frequently describe him as engaging, dynamic, and impactful.

Outside of his corporate role, Vaibhav is a published author, having written "The Scented Pouch, " a collection of fictional short stories that explore human challenges and transformation. He also shows a keen interest in pressing global issues, such as climate change, and the power of storytelling.

Unique fact: He is a published author of a fictional book, showcasing his creative and narrative skills beyond his L&D profession.

Personality Overview

Rigorous & Demanding

Thorough Evaluator

ROI Driven

They are very proud of what they do.  More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product. They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.

Topics They Care About

Workplace Mental Health
Spoke at a 2025 conference on navigating mental health and preventing burnout in high-pressure work environments.
L&D Strategy
Focuses on designing innovative learning solutions and capability development plans that are directly aligned with an organization's business strategy and vision.
Skill Intelligence
Attended a 2025 summit on Skill Intelligence, indicating an interest in modern approaches to assessing and bridging skill gaps within the workforce.

Media Appearances

Vaibhav has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2024
Head of Learning and Development at The Supreme Industries Ltd
11-2022 - 9-2024
Deputy General Manager at Greaves Cotton Limited
4-2022 - 11-2022
Chief Manager - Learning and Development at Drychem India Pvt Ltd
6-2017 - 3-2022
Senior Manager Training Development at Drychem India Pvt Ltd
6-2015 - 5-2017
Master Trainer at Jio

Education

2000 - 2003
Bachelor's Degree from University of Mumbai
1999 - 2000
H S C from VPM Junior College

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Insights For Selling To Vaibhav

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk

DONT's

  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Vaibhav is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Vaibhav

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Vaibhav move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Vaibhav take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Vaibhav

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