Testimonials

Clients Testimonials

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Laurentiu Gioroc

Head of Customer Supply Chain, FrieslandCampina (Romania)
“I have had the opportunity to be coached by Devraj throughout 2023, a period with important challenges for my job (Head of Customer Supply Chain in Romania). He helped me through open conversations and striking questions, to be able to discover and focus on the opportunities instead of challenges. Devraj is able to teach the Leadership models and to help people get maximum out of them based on everybody’s personality, understanding very easy the strong points of the coached person. I highly appreciate his coaching style and recommend him to people that are willing to unblock growth.”

Laura Lungu

Global Marketing Manager FrieslandCampina (Netherlands)
"The right coaching support at the right time can be a life changer, thank you Devraj for that! Your approach has helped me gain a deeper understanding of myself, better anchor myself in the present, with simple and effective tools to navigate the daily challenges, with the end objective of a improving my overall wellbeing. But beyond this, I am super grateful for the wider impact of our coaching journey together: you got me into meditation, journalling, reading these super interesting books, getting a fresh perspective on life and empowerment to continue searching for my path!"
Laura Lungu
Johan Nels

Johan Nels

Business Development Director FrieslandCampina (Netherlands)
"My sessions with Devraj were very useful for me. Devraj as a coach is able to use his extensive marketing and leadership experience and marry it with true empathetic listening. I found the sessions very useful for me to reflect and gain some insights on values and beliefs which then helped me align my career goals and priorities. Devraj combined some useful and practical leadership frameworks with powerful questions and assignments to help my own thinking. I also found Devraj’s visualization techniques help me unlock some powerful imagery that led to some good insights for myself. I would recommend Devraj’s coaching for executive leadership to any professional who is keen to develop their skills."

Mira Moatassem

Franchise Senior Manager, PepsiCo (Dubai, UAE)
“I had the privilege of working with Devraj Ghosh in the capacity of Insights Manager for Pepsi Lipton. I partnered with Devraj on the Insights Agenda for 4 years from 2013 to 2017. Devraj was instrumental in my career progression through his guidance in managing stakeholders within a complex joint venture. Through his mentorship, I gained a deep understanding of stakeholder priorities and learned effective strategies for fostering collaboration and alignment, leading to successful partnerships and projects. Moreover, Devraj was instrumental in propelling my career growth through enhancing my marketing skills on top of my existing insights expertise, equipping me with a diverse skill set crucial for navigating the organization . Furthermore, Devraj demonstrated exemplary leadership skills while managing marketing operations in a large, complex region with Unilever and PepsiCo bottlers and senior stakeholders. His strategic acumen, collaborative leadership style, and ability to navigate complexities were evident in the successful execution of marketing initiatives and the achievement of business objectives. I highly recommend Devraj for his exceptional mentorship and leadership skills which have significantly contributed to my growth."
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Ramkumar B

Sr Executive Leader (Dubai, UAE)
"Devraj is a very good listener. Within a short engagement, he was able to bring out what elements were key for me to think about and focus on. His vast experience comes in handy to reflect on similar situations and the underpinning reasons as to why one feels the way they do. I would highly recommend Devraj as a coach."

Judith Rietveld

Global Senior Marketing Manager FrieslandCampina (Netherlands)
"I had the pleasure to be part of Devraj’s coaching program while working as global marketing manager at FrieslandCampina. I appreciated Devraj’s broad perspective, the huge amount of marketing and managerial experience that he brings, and his listening skills. He easily blends personal development and business topics, and his sessions were always well-prepared and grounded in solid theory. I always left the sessions inspired, and I remember one session about executive presence that I found particularly insightful. Devraj’ experience and coaching style fits senior managers who are willing to move beyond content and go on a personal journey to become more impactful leaders."
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Gregor Moons

Gregor Moons

Business Development Manager FrieslandCampina (Netherlands)
"Thank you Devraj for your help in preparing my next chapter! Your challenging questions and smart exercises really helped me to find my key strengths and specify my most important values. Liked your sharp view / feedback during our conversations and the fact that we only needed a few sessions to get to the core. Highly recommended!"

Samir Shanbhag

Executive VP L&K Saatchi & Saatchi (India)
"I have known Devraj for over 8 years now and have been fortunate to engage and interact with Devraj in two capacities. The first, when he was our client as the CMO at Friesland Campina Middle East. The agency did some of the best work on Rainbow Evaporated Milk under Devraj’s astute leadership. Then, as I came to a crossroads personally and professionally, I needed an unbiased, mature, and empathetic sounding board. I was aware that Devraj was rewriting his professional journey, now as a CXO Coach, so I reached out to him. Devraj helped me navigate those myriad thoughts and emotions, asking probing questions within a coaching framework, urging me to reach deep inside myself and to come up with the answers. Whether you need the services of a seasoned marketer or need an executive coach to help you steer your career in the right direction, I would strongly recommend Devraj."
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Nida Faizan

Business Head SMPLE International (Dubai, UAE)
"I have had the privilege to work with Devraj both as a team member and also as a mentee. Devraj has been exceptional when it comes to guidance and empowering individuals who work with him. He creates a very safe and open environment for his team mates and people working with him. Under Devraj’s leadership I have only seen positive growth in myself and I am forever grateful to him for encouraging me to take the steps and lead the projects on my own, enabling me to realize my potential. I sincerely recommend Devraj as a leader and mentor. He has been an exceptional role model in shaping my skills and helping in my professional and personal growth and I am confident whoever he mentors will see remarkable growth and positive development in themselves."

Marco Rono

Data & Analytics Manager FrieslandCampina (Philippines)
"I had the privilege of working with Dev as my Executive Coach, and I can confidently say that his impact has been transformative. As an IT Data and Analytics Manager in Asia, I sought guidance to enhance my leadership skills and overcome personal challenges. As I move on from my current role and receive feedback from colleagues, Dev’s wisdom becomes evident. His unwavering belief in my abilities, even when I doubted myself, has been transformative. I was a valued member of the team, respected as an expert by my peers-a truth obscured by my self-doubt. Dev’s mentorship acted as a beacon, illuminating the path toward self-awareness. The dichotomy of the Light and Dark side resonates with my journey. I’ve chosen to embrace my strengths, turning away from self-imposed limitations. The Light side beckons a place where confidence and capability converge. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Dev for his impactful coaching. His methodical approach, genuine care, and wisdom have been instrumental in my growth. As I move forward, I carry his lessons with me, ready to embrace the Light side of my strengths."
Marco Rono
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Yara Hasan

Sr Regional Brand Manager, BRF Sadia (Dubai, UAE)
"I am happy to be writing a testimonial for my former manager, Devraj, who is embarking on a new journey by starting his own business. During our time working together, Devraj was not only a manager but a mentor to me. His guidance, support, and belief in my potential implanted in me a sense of confidence and determination. Devraj possesses an ability to listen attentively, offer constructive feedback, and empower his team members to reach their fullest potential. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a direct reportee or just a colleague, he loves to mentor and provide guidance out of passion. I am grateful for the invaluable lessons and mentorship he provided, and I have no doubt that his business will positively impact countless individuals seeking guidance and inspiration in their careers.”

Anand Parameswaran

Entrepreneur & Co-founder Finalmile Consulting, Intem Labs (India)
"I know Devraj for many years and when I heard about his Coach avatar, I thought of gaining from his coaching skills. Initially I wasn’t convinced what Coaching would do for me because I didn’t know what I was looking for. So I set my business objectives as the objective for coaching. The next 3 sessions were insightful for me about myself. While business objectives were at the centre of the discussion, I realized that the coaching sessions had transcended that and it became more about my relationship with my business and what I wanted to get out of it. Interestingly the insights that I got were not something Devraj told me - he facilitated that discovery by myself through a journey of reflection and . Often times, it was a very emotional journey for me. I think the biggest discovery was the alignment of my values and beliefs as a person to the work I am doing and the business I am running. The change is dramatic because now I ask myself this question every day - it is in many ways invigorating and a tremendous force in shaping how I have approached the business as an entrepreneur. The clarity that I have because of it is difficult to explain. It took me a while to realize why he recommended the book chatter to me during one of the sessions. Devraj is extremely empathetic in these conversations, thoroughly professional (expect zoom invites with questions you need to be prepared with, notes after the session and goals for the next session), and highly perceptive. I am extremely grateful to Devraj for the impact he has made through these sessions - revealing insights about myself that I helps me in every decision that I make. It has also changed my view about what coaching can do!"
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Laurentiu Gioroc

Head of Customer Supply Chain, FrieslandCampina (Romania)
“I have had the opportunity to be coached by Devraj throughout 2023, a period with important challenges for my job (Head of Customer Supply Chain in Romania). He helped me through open conversations and striking questions, to be able to discover and focus on the opportunities instead of challenges. Devraj is able to teach the Leadership models and to help people get maximum out of them based on everybody’s personality, understanding very easy the strong points of the coached person. I highly appreciate his coaching style and recommend him to people that are willing to unblock growth.”

Laura Lungu

Global Marketing Manager FrieslandCampina (Netherlands)
"The right coaching support at the right time can be a life changer, thank you Devraj for that! Your approach has helped me gain a deeper understanding of myself, better anchor myself in the present, with simple and effective tools to navigate the daily challenges, with the end objective of a improving my overall wellbeing. But beyond this, I am super grateful for the wider impact of our coaching journey together: you got me into meditation, journalling, reading these super interesting books, getting a fresh perspective on life and empowerment to continue searching for my path!"
Laura Lungu
Johan Nels

Johan Nels

Business Development Director FrieslandCampina (Netherlands)
"My sessions with Devraj were very useful for me. Devraj as a coach is able to use his extensive marketing and leadership experience and marry it with true empathetic listening. I found the sessions very useful for me to reflect and gain some insights on values and beliefs which then helped me align my career goals and priorities. Devraj combined some useful and practical leadership frameworks with powerful questions and assignments to help my own thinking. I also found Devraj’s visualization techniques help me unlock some powerful imagery that led to some good insights for myself. I would recommend Devraj’s coaching for executive leadership to any professional who is keen to develop their skills."

Mira Moatassem

Franchise Senior Manager, PepsiCo (Dubai, UAE)
“I had the privilege of working with Devraj Ghosh in the capacity of Insights Manager for Pepsi Lipton. I partnered with Devraj on the Insights Agenda for 4 years from 2013 to 2017. Devraj was instrumental in my career progression through his guidance in managing stakeholders within a complex joint venture. Through his mentorship, I gained a deep understanding of stakeholder priorities and learned effective strategies for fostering collaboration and alignment, leading to successful partnerships and projects. Moreover, Devraj was instrumental in propelling my career growth through enhancing my marketing skills on top of my existing insights expertise, equipping me with a diverse skill set crucial for navigating the organization . Furthermore, Devraj demonstrated exemplary leadership skills while managing marketing operations in a large, complex region with Unilever and PepsiCo bottlers and senior stakeholders. His strategic acumen, collaborative leadership style, and ability to navigate complexities were evident in the successful execution of marketing initiatives and the achievement of business objectives. I highly recommend Devraj for his exceptional mentorship and leadership skills which have significantly contributed to my growth."
Mira_El_Moatassem
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Ramkumar B

Sr Executive Leader (Dubai, UAE)
"Devraj is a very good listener. Within a short engagement, he was able to bring out what elements were key for me to think about and focus on. His vast experience comes in handy to reflect on similar situations and the underpinning reasons as to why one feels the way they do. I would highly recommend Devraj as a coach."

Judith Rietveld

Global Senior Marketing Manager FrieslandCampina (Netherlands)
"I had the pleasure to be part of Devraj’s coaching program while working as global marketing manager at FrieslandCampina. I appreciated Devraj’s broad perspective, the huge amount of marketing and managerial experience that he brings, and his listening skills. He easily blends personal development and business topics, and his sessions were always well-prepared and grounded in solid theory. I always left the sessions inspired, and I remember one session about executive presence that I found particularly insightful. Devraj’ experience and coaching style fits senior managers who are willing to move beyond content and go on a personal journey to become more impactful leaders."
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Gregor Moons

Gregor Moons

Business Development Manager FrieslandCampina (Netherlands)
"Thank you Devraj for your help in preparing my next chapter! Your challenging questions and smart exercises really helped me to find my key strengths and specify my most important values. Liked your sharp view / feedback during our conversations and the fact that we only needed a few sessions to get to the core. Highly recommended!"

Samir Shanbhag

Executive VP L&K Saatchi & Saatchi (India)
"I have known Devraj for over 8 years now and have been fortunate to engage and interact with Devraj in two capacities. The first, when he was our client as the CMO at Friesland Campina Middle East. The agency did some of the best work on Rainbow Evaporated Milk under Devraj’s astute leadership. Then, as I came to a crossroads personally and professionally, I needed an unbiased, mature, and empathetic sounding board. I was aware that Devraj was rewriting his professional journey, now as a CXO Coach, so I reached out to him. Devraj helped me navigate those myriad thoughts and emotions, asking probing questions within a coaching framework, urging me to reach deep inside myself and to come up with the answers. Whether you need the services of a seasoned marketer or need an executive coach to help you steer your career in the right direction, I would strongly recommend Devraj."
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Nida Faizan

Business Head SMPLE International (Dubai, UAE)
"I have had the privilege to work with Devraj both as a team member and also as a mentee. Devraj has been exceptional when it comes to guidance and empowering individuals who work with him. He creates a very safe and open environment for his team mates and people working with him. Under Devraj’s leadership I have only seen positive growth in myself and I am forever grateful to him for encouraging me to take the steps and lead the projects on my own, enabling me to realize my potential. I sincerely recommend Devraj as a leader and mentor. He has been an exceptional role model in shaping my skills and helping in my professional and personal growth and I am confident whoever he mentors will see remarkable growth and positive development in themselves."

Marco Rono

Data & Analytics Manager FrieslandCampina (Philippines)
"I had the privilege of working with Dev as my Executive Coach, and I can confidently say that his impact has been transformative. As an IT Data and Analytics Manager in Asia, I sought guidance to enhance my leadership skills and overcome personal challenges. As I move on from my current role and receive feedback from colleagues, Dev’s wisdom becomes evident. His unwavering belief in my abilities, even when I doubted myself, has been transformative. I was a valued member of the team, respected as an expert by my peers-a truth obscured by my self-doubt. Dev’s mentorship acted as a beacon, illuminating the path toward self-awareness. The dichotomy of the Light and Dark side resonates with my journey. I’ve chosen to embrace my strengths, turning away from self-imposed limitations. The Light side beckons a place where confidence and capability converge. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Dev for his impactful coaching. His methodical approach, genuine care, and wisdom have been instrumental in my growth. As I move forward, I carry his lessons with me, ready to embrace the Light side of my strengths."
Marco Rono
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Yara Hasan

Sr Regional Brand Manager, BRF Sadia (Dubai, UAE)
"I am happy to be writing a testimonial for my former manager, Devraj, who is embarking on a new journey by starting his own business. During our time working together, Devraj was not only a manager but a mentor to me. His guidance, support, and belief in my potential implanted in me a sense of confidence and determination. Devraj possesses an ability to listen attentively, offer constructive feedback, and empower his team members to reach their fullest potential. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a direct reportee or just a colleague, he loves to mentor and provide guidance out of passion. I am grateful for the invaluable lessons and mentorship he provided, and I have no doubt that his business will positively impact countless individuals seeking guidance and inspiration in their careers.”

Anand Parameswaran

Entrepreneur & Co-founder Finalmile Consulting, Intem Labs (India)
"I know Devraj for many years and when I heard about his Coach avatar, I thought of gaining from his coaching skills. Initially I wasn’t convinced what Coaching would do for me because I didn’t know what I was looking for. So I set my business objectives as the objective for coaching. The next 3 sessions were insightful for me about myself. While business objectives were at the centre of the discussion, I realized that the coaching sessions had transcended that and it became more about my relationship with my business and what I wanted to get out of it. Interestingly the insights that I got were not something Devraj told me - he facilitated that discovery by myself through a journey of reflection and . Often times, it was a very emotional journey for me. I think the biggest discovery was the alignment of my values and beliefs as a person to the work I am doing and the business I am running. The change is dramatic because now I ask myself this question every day - it is in many ways invigorating and a tremendous force in shaping how I have approached the business as an entrepreneur. The clarity that I have because of it is difficult to explain. It took me a while to realize why he recommended the book chatter to me during one of the sessions. Devraj is extremely empathetic in these conversations, thoroughly professional (expect zoom invites with questions you need to be prepared with, notes after the session and goals for the next session), and highly perceptive. I am extremely grateful to Devraj for the impact he has made through these sessions - revealing insights about myself that I helps me in every decision that I make. It has also changed my view about what coaching can do!"
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