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Makarand Tare
Chief Talent Officer – Asia Pacific
Chief Talent Officer – Asia Pacific
Dr. Makarand (Mak) Tare is an experienced HR professional with a PHD in Human Resources, and over 20 years of global working experience across pharmaceutical, consumer goods, market research, media and advertising industries in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa region. He is currently the Chief Talent Officer of McCann Worldgroup Asia Pacific, focusing on maximising human capital for building McCann brand, and driving profit and growth in the Asia Pacific region. He is also a trusted advisor and coach to internal CEOs and business leaders. In his spare time, he does pro bono coaching and enjoys Feng Shui and study of holistic living.
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