Debasish Gupta

Board-engaged C-suite leader with 25+ years driving strategy, P&L, and market leadership for global brands across Asia and Europe. Hold an MBA from ISB Hyderabad and a Mechanical Engineering degree from NIE Mysore. Expert in accelerating brand value, revenue, EBITDA, and loyalty via digital, AI-driven, and omni-channel strategies. Skilled in revitalizing high-potential business units, building Centers of Excellence, and forging partnerships across business stages. Experienced managing teams of 50+, $25M marketing budgets, and $500M revenues. Known for collaborative, empowering leadership that builds high impact teams and delivers sustainable results. Trusted advisor with a strong track record mentoring leaders and shaping company direction through data-driven insights, brand building and strategic alliances.

• Executive Board Collaboration & Commercial Leadership: Partnered with the global board to drive marketing, channel expansion, and product portfolio growth, achieving up to 12% CAGR in revenue.
• International Market Expansion & AI-Driven Growth: Scaled ZS’s retail practice across 14 countries with a 30% fee growth CAGR, spearheading AI-powered SaaS deployment and commercial consulting that accelerated revenue growth and market expansion.
• Digital Innovation & Strategic Alliances: Integrated digital and physical channels, launched coalition loyalty programs, and introduced AI platforms. Forged strategic partnerships to unlock new revenue streams and enhance customer experience and brand visibility.
• Awards & Recognition: Received ZS’s Global Champions Award for leading the top global project. Honored at M&S’s London symposium for best brand launch campaign. Led Lifestyle’s store rebranding, winning the “Most Admired Retailer” at the India Retail Forum.