Hari Das

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Hari Das for over 1 year in my role as Investment Manager for King’s College Hospital Dubai. He is one of the best HR professionals in healthcare in Dubai, and especially adds extra-ordinary value to Recruitment as an HR sub-function. 5 things stand out and are noteworthy about Hari (in no particular order): 1) He REALLY cares: In an age where many corporate executives are happy doing what they need to do 9-to-5 and require constant push & effort to drive them towards greater ownership & engagement, Hari is intrinsically motivated and really cares about delivering success in his role & function, and also supporting the broader organization in becoming successful. There seems to be an innate organizational loyalty & work ethic, which is amazing (but even a bit baffling at the same time). 2) He is especially entrepreneurial: If there is something that needs to be done, no matter how challenging or outlandish, Hari will nod his head and then find a way to get it done (and even sometimes have a laugh about it afterwards) – whether it is using his vast network in Dubai, or going to the place and forming fresh connections with the people there who can help him, he will get it done. As one top doctor in Dubai put it – “at first I ignored Hari just like the dozens of recruiters who approach me every week, and I don’t remember how, but he just found a way to grab my attention”. 3) He has a special way with people regardless of cultural or socio-economic background: All the top doctors in Dubai, regardless of nationality or background know him and respect him. He has a way of connecting with people in this industry, especially on a one-on-one basis, which transcends roles, titles, organizations and so on. He has a gifted EQ/RQ which makes him so effective here, and it is easy to underestimate him on first glance, based perhaps on his cultural background. 4) His ownership mindset: This one also baffles me sometimes about Hari – you can set a very low budget for a particular position and he will understand and internalize it very quickly. Many HR professionals especially Recruiters complain about their constraints especially on salaries & benefits, but Hari solves for these like he is the business owner, and makes things happen within the set constraints. You don’t have to argue with him unnecessarily or go around in circles for him to internalize your interests as the business owner. 5) He exhibits very strong values: Hari will always tell the truth, and call it like he sees it, even to the point where he will do the right thing over his own interests. I cannot provide specific examples here because they are sensitive, but few individuals in the corporate world hold such a strong moral compass. I personally gravitate very strongly towards such individuals. Hari is truly a hidden gem, and an asset to any healthcare HR organization. We at King’s always recognized this.”

“Hari has excellent strategic thinking making HR a real asset to the organization. He has successfully integrated new clinics with their staff in our organization after a recent merger. Hari is an excellent HR leader with experience integrating acquisitions and creating the proper policies. ”