Vibhash Naik

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Chief Human Resources Officer at HDFC Life

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Vibhash Naik is a transformational HR leader with over 25 years of experience in the BFSI and IT sectors. As the Chief Human Resources Officer at HDFC Life, he leads initiatives for a workforce of over 37, 000, holding a dual role as Chief Learning Officer. He earned his Masters in Labour Studies from the University of Mumbai.

He is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, actively working to eliminate biases and foster a supportive environment for all employees, particularly women. His interest in employee well-being extends to challenging traditional masculinity norms to create a more inclusive culture.

In 2021, he received the Male Ally Legacy Award for his work in championing the advancement of women at HDFC Life.

Personality Overview

Value Driven

Assertive

Example Seeker

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information.

Topics They Care About

Diversity and Inclusion
Actively works to build an inclusive environment, winning the Male Ally Legacy Award in 2021 for championing women's advancement and receiving recognition for DEI initiatives in 2024.
Leadership Development
As Chief Human Resource Officer and Chief Learning Officer, he is deeply involved in transforming talent and unlocking human potential through strategic L&D.
Organizational Culture
Emphasizes building a people-first organization, fostering a culture of innovation, high performance, and collaboration through continuous dialogue between leaders and employees.

Media Appearances

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Work History

4-2019
Chief Human Resources Officer at HDFC Life
4-2018
Executive Vice President - Human Resources and Head, Learning & Development at HDFC Life
4-2014
Senior Vice President - Human Resources at HDFC Life
7-2011
Vice President - Human Resources at HDFC Life
11-2008 - 7-2011
SVP & Head - Human Resources at Religare Macquarie Private Wealth

Education

1996 - 1998
Masters of Labour Studies from University of Mumbai

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Exp : 26 Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Human Resources Officer at HDFC Life
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Insights For Selling To Vibhash

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable
  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship

DONT's

  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Vibhash is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important to them, relationships will have some weightage.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Vibhash

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Vibhash move?

  • They like to analyze well and can take their time to reach any decisions.
  • Can Vibhash take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and are less likely to take risks.

You And Vibhash

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