Debabrat (Debu) Mishra — CEO
Building a world-class leadership team is a lot like brewing the perfect cup of coffee. It’s not just about the quality of the beans - it’s about the blend, the chemistry, and the process. ☕ If the chemistry is off, even the best individual talent will fail. I sit at the intersection of Executive Search and Strategic Advisory. I don't just help companies "fill a role"; I help Boards and CEOs engineer the human infrastructure required to scale, innovate, and survive disruption. My approach is built on pattern recognition. My perspective isn't based on theory; it is shaped by 20+ years of leadership at the institutions that defined the industry. I have had the privilege of serving as a Partner and Leader at: [] Deloitte & PwC [] Arthur Andersen [] Hewitt Associates & Hay Group I have seen what works in the world’s largest, most structured organisations, and I know exactly where "Corporate Governance" clashes with "Startup Agility." I help clients bridge that gap. I work with organisations across the Global South and beyond to find the leaders who can navigate the future. My work focuses on: [] Board & CEO Advisory: Aligning the top of the house for high performance. [] Executive Search: Finding the "needle in the haystack" talent that fits your specific culture. [] Organisational DNA: Helping legacy companies think like startups, and startups scale like grownups. We live in an era of AI and rapid transformation, but the most critical variable in your success is still human. Let’s ensure you have the right mix. Let’s have a conversation. (Coffee is on me). ☕
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Leadership Consultant specializing in Executive Search and Organizational Development.
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Experience: 25 yrs 11 mos
Skills
- Executive Search
- Leadership Development
- Business Strategy
- Project Management
- Leadership & Talent Consulting
- Corporate Development
Career Highlights
- 20+ years of leadership experience
- Expert in bridging corporate governance and startup agility
- Specialized in executive search and advisory services
Work Experience
Executive Search / Advisory (2 yrs 9 mos)
Deloitte
Partner (3 yrs 7 mos)
Korn Ferry Hay Group
Senior Client Partner (5 yrs 1 mo)
Hewitt Associates
Principal | Consulting Business Leader - Middle East (2 yrs 7 mos)
Practice Leader (4 yrs 10 mos)
Arthur Andersen Business Consulting
Manager (3 yrs)
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Consultant (2 yrs)
NARI - A Docu-Fiction TV Series for Women Empowerment (In Odia language)
Executive Producer, Editor and Series Director (2 yrs 2 mos)
Asal Katha/True Facts (In Odia Language) - Investigative TV Series
Executive Producer, Editor and Series Director (2 yrs 2 mos)
Lintas India
Client Servicing (2 yrs)
Education
at Xavier Institute of Management(XIM Bhubaneswar)
at Stewart School
Executive Program at Singularity University
Strategy: Building and Sustaining Competitive Advantage at Harvard Business School