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Debu Mishra

Debu Mishra Executive Search Partner

Debu is a partner in True’s CEO & Board Practices based in the UAE office. He specializes in C-suite and board advisory and searches within the professional services, industrial, supply chain, logistics and transportation, manufacturing, energy, retail and governments sectors. 

Debu has extensive experience in C-suite and board facilitation on leadership, performance and transformation. Throughout his 30+ year career, he has helped clients solve complex challenges in the world of work. 

Prior to True, Debu worked as a partner at Deloitte, Korn Ferry, Hay Group and Hewitt (Aon+Kincentirc). He has extensive experience across MENA and Asia Pacific regions. He has also worked at Arthur Andersen and PwC. 

Debu holds a MBA in Marketing and Systems. He is an alumnus of Singularity University and has also completed his Executive Education from Harvard Business School in Competitive Strategy. A regular speaker at conferences, he contributes regularly to publications, including a weekly column on careers in Gulf News.

Snapshot

  • He was the original architect of the research studies: ‘India’s Best Boards’ and ‘Best Employers Middle East.’
  • He writes a regular future of work column for Gulf News.
  • Debu has extensive experience across MENA and Asia Pacific regions and now calls Dubai home.

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  • Brad Stadler Executive Search
    Brad Stadler co-CEO & Founder, True and president, true search Philadelphia (HQ)
  • Joe Riggione Executive Search
    Joe Riggione co-CEO & Founder, True and president, true technologies Philadelphia (HQ)
  • Josh Withers Executive Search
    Josh Withers Founder & GM, Platform and North America Search Operations San Francisco
  • Kate Vanek Executive Search
    Kate Vanek Global Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer London
  • Sam McGrath Executive Search
    Sam McGrath GM, EMEA & APAC London
  • Lucinda Duncalfe True Technologies
    Lucinda Duncalfe EVP, True Technologies & GM, Thrive, AboveBoard & Jopwell New York

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