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Viraj Govekar

Critic · DISC type C
Head - Human Resources (AGM) - India (Estates and Hospitality Division) at Cyrus Poonawalla Group - PMCPL
📍 Pune, Maharashtra, India

Viraj Govekar is a dynamic Human Resources leader with over 20 years of experience, predominantly within the hospitality industry. He possesses an MBA in HR Management and is a Certified Psychometric Test Professional, with deep expertise in industrial relations, talent development, and performance management for large workforces.

He has a keen interest in organizational dynamics and human behavior at work, demonstrated through his professional certifications and publications.

Unique fact: He authored an article titled "The Potted Plant, " which explores the role of people within an organization.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Head - Human Resources (AGM) - India (Estates and Hospitality Division)
Location
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Personality Overview

How Viraj shows up

Information Seeker
Negotiator
Precise

It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms. Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features. They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.

Priorities

Topics Viraj cares about

Hospitality HR
Has extensive experience leading HR for major hospitality brands like Novotel and Wyndham, managing large teams and complex operational needs.
Industrial Relations
Experienced in handling employee unions, negotiating demands, and managing industrial dispute cases for workforces of up to 500 employees.
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Career

Work history

8-2022 - 8-2025
Head - Human Resources (AGM) - India (Estates and Hospitality Division)
Cyrus Poonawalla Group - PMCPL
11-2021 - 6-2022
Head - Human Resources - Left due to Investor issues
Welldercare
9-2020 - 10-2021
Head - Human Resources - Left due to Covid related challenges
Wallstreet Hospitality - Part of Auxesia India Pvt. Ltd.
2-2020 - 7-2020
Sr. Manager - Human Resources - Left due to Covid related challenges
Novotel Hotels
7-2016 - 2-2020
Sr. Manager - Human Resources
Caravela Beach Resort - Formerly Part of Wyndham Group - Ramada Caravela Beach Resort
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Media appearances

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Education
2003 - 2005
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Indian Institute of Advanced Training and Research
2001 - 2003
MCOM
Goa University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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