Debu Mishra

Consulting Director, EMA-Decision Dynamics India and UAE & SHRM Advisor

Debu is seasoned consulting leader who helps business leaders and startup founders create a lasting legacy.

He leads the Career Accelerator at EMA Decision Dynamics which helps Leaders and Executives find pathways to increase their individual and team effectiveness.

Debu is part of Harvard’s global facilitator pool for corporate learning and leadership development. He is also Advisor, SHRM Asia Pacific and MENA.

Debu has three decades of experience across Management Consulting, Media and Advertising and is focused on Innovation, Leadership and Transformation.

Debu was as a Partner at Deloitte where he delivered leadership programs and led the Innovation & Startup Ecosystem.

Debu was internal faculty for Leadership Development of Deloitte APAC Partners at Deloitte University, Singapore wherein he worked as a facilitator and coach for young partners and directors.

He has previously worked with other leading management consulting firms such as KornFerry Hay Group, Hewitt Associates, Arthur Andersen and PwC, advising clients in India, Southeast Asia, Middle East and USA.

Over the past few years Debu has been focused on the area of Leadership and Entrepreneurship. He works closely with Promoters, Startup Founders and Professionals to address business transformation issues through Open Innovation Programs, Program Management, Leadership Development & Coaching and Change Management.

Debu has been instrumental in conducting India’s Best Boards Study for three editions in partnership with The Economic Times. He is a regular conference speaker on talent management, innovation and leadership.

Currently Debu is exploring the field of neuroscience and it’s relevance for leadership.