Devan Paranjothy - Proton

Devan Paranjothy


Head of Resourcing & Human Capital Development



Location

Selangor, Malaysia

Industry

Automotive

Current Head of Resourcing & Human Capital Development at Proton Edar Sdn Bhd

Previous Hicom-Chevrolet, Sdn Bhd, Perodua

Education LLB Hons at The University of Kent

Specialties

Possessing great strength in manpower skills development, human capital development and developing strategic plans for various market segments and with my wealth of knowledge and experience, I have now moved into resourcing, training and managing automotive outlets to share this wealth with others.



Experience

Head of Resourcing & Human Capital Development Proton Edar Sdn Bhd

January 2010 – Present (2 years 9 months) Selangor, Malaysia



Hiring a skilled individual requires a balance of ASK. Hire-Train-Place is a one stop strategic unit to ensure a competent workforce is developed before being deployed into the organisation. I have taken up the role of transforming and shaping people to support the organisation towards building a sustainable business. The onus is to ensure the right people are hired and trained for the right job and allowing cream to rise to the top.



Head of Sales Hicom-Chevrolet, Sdn Bhd

April 2008 – June 2009 (1 year 3 months)



Responsible for the overall management, development, deployment and execution of setting up an engaged sales network and sales viability plan for General Motors (start-up Company) in Malaysia



Training Manager to Regional Manager - Sales Perodua Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Automotive industry



January 2002 – April 2008 (6 years 4 months)



Develop and empower corporate organization’s customers, employees, and partners with competent talent & skill development.

Focus on corporate talent and skill resources in achieving and surpassing set performance indicators.

To assist corporations to develop talent in view of two tier promotions and preparing second line leaders.

Vast hands-on and field experience in various aspects of developing and managing talent in the automotive business in Malaysia.

Talent & Skill Development Planning

Program Development & Implementation (Talent & Skills)

Customer Service Processes & Procedures - development and Implementation

Performance Management - Scorecard

National Sales Productivity and Demand and Supply Improvement Activity

Drafting of Policies and Procedure in Sales and After Sales.

Manage, develop and execution of sales strategies and targets for 8 branch and 35 dealer sales network in Selangor that contributes to 25% national company growth annually.



Courses

Independent Coursework•Insead Euro-Asia Malaysia

•Internal Assessment Officer in Automobile Engineering.(MLVK)

•Certified Daihatsu International Dealer Instructor – Latin America, Europe & Asia

•Certified Toyota Customer Service Dealership Evaluator , Japan

Languages

•Malay

Skills & Expertise

Strategic Planning Performance Management Automotive Planning Problem Solving Sales Trainings Functional Skills Training Training & Development Succession Planning Needs Analysis Capability Development Talent Acquisition and Management man power planning Hire-Train & Place Resource Mobilization Job Evaluation Volunteer Experience & Causes

Volunteer Interests

Causes I care about:

•Animal Welfare

•Children

•Civil Rights and Social Action

•Education

•Health

•Human Rights

•Poverty Alleviation

•Social Services

Education

The University of Kent LLB Hons

1991 – 1994





Kolej Methodist Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) 1984 – 1987





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