Having 20 years of experience in the industry, Deepak Dsouza has lived and worked in India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Bangladesh. He has been lucky to work with great people in these countries, learn about their cultures and work styles and be a part of the leadership teams that focus on hiring, sourcing and improving business performance. Currently based in India, Deepak is working on growing local sourcing and leading the Decathlon Sports India team.
Travel and Exploration
I have lived in four different countries and enjoy travelling to new places to discover their culture, heritage and people.
Bucket List
Biking through Leh-Ladakh, hiking the Annapurna Base Camp and cycling 100 kilometres.
Define Success
Success is measured not just by KPIs, but by the efforts we put in to transform challenges to opportunities. It is measured by how we see the true happiness, empowerment and the evolution of our teammates and how these evolve our leadership skills and guidance.
Advice to Young Professionals
In today’s world, where there is access to all kinds of information and hence several changes and challenges coming out of it, try to remain very humble. Be patient, be open to feedback, improve your listening skills and empower yourself with good and challenging people around you. Develop your skills, competencies and the art of communication that can influence people, motivate others and transform projects. Go deeper and love what you do and do what you love. Respect the people around you and always position yourself as one with positive influence.
Thoughts on AI
It is nothing less than Superpower.
Thoughts on Work-Life Balance
Family is very important and they should be your first priority, given the support and space they provide. Always maintain a balance between your professional responsibilities and your personal life, while respecting both.
Life Mantra
Be humble, respect people and cultures and be demanding in your professional space to achieve sustainable performance along with the growth of your peers and colleagues.
Daily Routine
I love waking up early, going for a jog or walk and starting the day with a nice cup of coffee with some of my walking buddies.
3 Must-Watch Movies
Taare Zameen Par
Dil Chahta Hai
Mohabbatein
3 Must-Read Books
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma
The Famous Five by Enid Blyton
Around The World in 80 Days by Jules Verne
Passion and Hobbies
A foodie who loves music, Indian movies and is always curious to discover new recipes.
Favourite food
Love all kinds of food, especially Vietnamese and Thai food.
Favourite Car
Toyota Innova – comfortable and convenient for long journeys.
