Debashis Dutta
About Debashis Dutta
Debashis Dutta is the Director of Strategic Alliances at HP in India, with over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing across various industries including IT, telecom, and consumer durables. He has held significant roles at major companies such as Microsoft, Nokia, and Philips Lighting, and is known for his innovative strategies and successful business development initiatives.
Current Role at Poly
Debashis Dutta serves as the Director of Strategic Alliances at Poly, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing strategic partnerships and alliances to enhance business opportunities in India. His responsibilities include identifying potential partners, negotiating agreements, and implementing strategies that align with Poly's objectives. Dutta's experience in managing complex business relationships contributes to his effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in Sales and Management
Dutta has over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing across various sectors, including IT, telecom, and consumer durables. He has held significant roles at companies such as Philips Lighting, where he worked as a Sales Manager from 1995 to 2000, and Whirlpool of India Ltd, where he served as Branch Manager from 2000 to 2004. His tenure at Research In Motion India Private Limited included positions as National Head for Ecommerce and Large Format Retail, as well as Retail and Account Management.
Education and Expertise
Debashis Dutta holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Calcutta University, Kolkata. He furthered his education by obtaining an Executive MBA from SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research from 2006 to 2008. His academic background complements his extensive professional experience, particularly in business development strategies and sales enablement mechanisms.
Achievements in Strategic Alliances
Throughout his career, Dutta has been recognized for his top sales and management performance. He has a successful track record in creating and executing business development strategies, driving channel profitability, and operational excellence. His innovative techniques and data-led strategies have led to significant business impacts, particularly in transforming channel and partner ecosystems.
Leadership Roles in Major Companies
Dutta has held leadership positions at several major companies, including Microsoft, where he was the Regional Director for SMB commercial business and Consumer devices from 2017 to 2020. He also worked at Nokia as Retail Operations & Channel Manager and at CALNESTOR Knowledge Solutions Pvt. Ltd. as Managing Partner. His experience in leading large teams and managing complex businesses has been instrumental in landing new business opportunities across organizations.