Viraj Govekar

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DISC Type : C

Head - Human Resources (AGM) - India (Estates and Hospitality Division) at Cyrus Poonawalla Group - PMCPL

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

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.

Topics They Care 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.
Organizational Behavior
Authored an article on people in organizations and is a Certified Psychometric Test Professional, showing a deep interest in workplace psychology.

Media Appearances

Viraj has no verified media appearances

Work History

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

Education

2003 - 2005
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Indian Institute of Advanced Training and Research
2001 - 2003
MCOM from Goa University

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Insights For Selling To Viraj

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be formal and objective, they will appreciate it more
  • Tell them what ROI they can expect
  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories

DONT's

  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Viraj is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Viraj

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Viraj move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can Viraj take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And Viraj

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