Zakir Hossain

Evaluator
DISC Type : Dsc

Director of Strategic Talent Acquisition at PayNet (Payments Network Malaysia)

Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Overview

Zakir Hossain is a strategic talent acquisition leader with over 18 years of experience across the Asia Pacific region, specializing in Fintech, Banking, and Healthcare. Holding an MBA from Coventry University, he excels in data-driven hiring for technology and leadership roles. Colleagues describe him as innovative, strategic, and a true leader.

Outside of his core responsibilities, Zakir is passionate about professional growth and mentorship. He enjoys career coaching and giving talks to students and professionals about career enhancement. He actively pursues continuous learning, recently focusing on organizational development, change management, and the psychology of communication in the workplace.

He received a Dell Champion Award for his overall performance, which was signed by Michael Dell himself.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Hard To Convince

Thorough Evaluator

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

Strategic Talent Acquisition
His entire career is focused on leading talent acquisition in the APAC region, with deep expertise in sourcing niche IT and leadership skills for regulated industries.
Career Development
He has a stated passion for talent development and career coaching, and enjoys giving career talks to both students and seasoned professionals.
Organizational Development
He recently completed intensive training in Organizational Development and Change Management, reflecting a current professional interest in building effective organizational structures.

Media Appearances

Zakir has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
Director of Strategic Talent Acquisition at PayNet (Payments Network Malaysia)
11-2024 - 11-2025
Talent Acquisition CoE at Zuellig Pharma
6-2020 - 6-2024
Head of Talent Acquisition, Asia Pacific Region at Swift
11-2017 - 6-2020
Head of Talent Acquisition - CTSM (Vice President) at Citi
1-2016 - 11-2017
Head of Talent Acquisition at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Education

5-2022 - 5-2024
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Global Business from Coventry University London
1999 - 2004
B.S.S from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology

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Insights For Selling To Zakir

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples
  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too

DONT's

  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Zakir is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Zakir

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Zakir move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Zakir take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

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