Alchemy Laboratories CEO Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Managing Director had received strong recommendations from my ex colleague of 3 years, Bhakti Prabhu Madam during their professional meeting. She advised me to share cv & briefed me to boost my confidenc...read more
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brief foreword for better understanding, not a question as such. hence no answer posted.
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Q2. MD appreciated my profile & quizzed me for higher responsibility covering Talent mentoring including HR and L&D.
Ans. I could respond with smile that mentoring & Training Team for strong second line had been my strength throughout my career. Bigger responsibilities could be grabbed by me instantly due to effective delegation in efficient hands. I agreed to accept role of Chief People's Officer.
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Q3. MD & ED looked at each other and wanted to know about my expected remuneration.
Ans. I had carried a file of last 3 appointment letters & Form 16 to be shared with both of them.
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Q4. Both were humble enough to acknowledge my credentials & expressed that they had done a background check which was very encouraging. With restrictive Budgetary constraints they requested for downward revisi...read more
Ans. My polite response was non negotiable value of protecting my existing package. I was not demanding any increments as I wanted to accept the new role with a positive intend of value addition for the Function & Company at large.
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Q5. Then came the real goggly. MD proposed a CEO role & ED wanted my reaction.
Ans. Again with lot of calm & openness I accepted that I was not really expecting this offer. Tough I dreamt of donning the CEO cap some day, this was not the day.
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Q6. They insisted at thinking it over as a dream come true opportunity.
Ans. I agreed to give it a serious thought & consult my peers from Industry. We agreed to keep decision open till the second round at Plant in couple of days.
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Immediately after 2 days, we travelled together to our Plant. MD & ED walked me through the developments since conceptualization of the Plant. I was quite familiar by the time we reached Plant. we had a quick facility tour & introductions with key teammates.
draft HR & Operations SOP's were quickly reviewed for basic ratifications & time bound commitments for sign off.
Flood Insurance claim pending since a year was lined up for instant review thru contacts on speed track.
Identification of Equity partner and on boarding was accepted on top priority.
Presentation on Business strategy & Budgeting was principally acknowledged by core Management

Q1. Same evening at Plant, MD & ED insisting me to accept the CEO role.
Ans. I admitted that my limited academic knowledge with zero practical experience is a deterrent. I proposed to join as a Chief Peoples Officer & take on CEO role un announced. Review after a quarter on CEO performance against KRA.
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