Biography
Debashis Sarkar ('Deb' to his friends) is a management consultant , educator, author and keynote speaker.
As the founder of Proliferator Advisory & Consulting, he has empowered businesses in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
He's highly regarded for his work in customer centricity, operational excellence, and organizational effectiveness.
Debashis helps companies boost sales, cut costs, improve client experience, cultivate high-performing teams, and strengthen strategic execution.
In addition to his corporate work, Debashis actively mentors emerging startup founders and coaches seasoned leaders to elevate their leadership journeys.
Prior to his consulting career, Debashis held significant leadership positions at global corporations including Standard Chartered, ICICI Bank, Unilever, and Coca-Cola.
He is a Fellow of the American Society for Quality and the recipient of multiple accolades.
His influence in the field was highlighted when he was featured by the Journal of Engineering Research as one of the 50 Notable Contributors in the Evolution of Quality Management.
Notable Contribution
Pioneering Work
Pioneered the adoption of Lean Management practices in the service sectors of Asia during the early 2000s.
Approach
Developed the world’s first approach for building a lean service enterprise.
Blueprint
Created and implemented the first-ever global framework for 5S deployment for service businesses.
Tools
Credited with the development of wide range of tools and tactics that contribute to business improvement.
Behavioural Science
Played a leading role in applying behavioural science for business transformation.
Model
Creator of The DEB-LOREX TM Model and The DEB-LOREX TM Index
Authorship
Debashis Sarkar is the author of multiple books on business improvement, along with numerous articles and papers.
He has contributed to The Huffington Post, Thrive Global, The Economic Times, The Smart Manager, Performance Improvement, and The PEX Network.
Earlier in his career, he was an avid quizmaster and authored several quiz books covering business and other subjects.
