Subhashish Dasgupta
Global Client Director and Head AI commercialisation at Kantar
- Role
- Global Client Director - Microsoft and Kraft Heinz at 凯度
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Subhashish Dasgupta
I imagine a world where brands grow not because they’re louder or faster, but because they genuinely understand the people they serve—and can turn that understanding into confident decisions.A world where insight isn’t just a rear‑view mirror, but a source of signal—helping leaders anticipate change, navigate complexity, and choose where to play and how to win.For me, the joy is helping organizations connect intelligence to action—linking culture, data, and emerging technology so growth is not accidental, but intentional.Over the course of a global career, I’ve partnered with senior leaders across markets and categories as a client leader—helping translate insight into decision intelligence, and decision intelligence into long‑term brand strength.The roles I play, the teams I lead, and the work I do all support that belief. The belief comes first.
Experience
Global Client Director - Microsoft and Kraft Heinz
Feb 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
As Global Client Director at Kantar and a seasoned Strategic Client Lead, I specialize in managing high-value client accounts, with a primary focus on Kantar\'s strategic global partnership with Microsoft and Kraft Heinz. My role is centered around understanding client needs, identifying and converting commercial opportunities, ensure delivery of tailored solutions that address key business questions and driving impactful business decisions for these key Global Clients through data-driven insights.Kantar has a strategic partnership with Microsoft, supporting our extensive Digital Transformation. In my role, I work closely with Kantar global leaders driving our digital transformation workstreams, including the rollout of Copilot and new ways of working using M365, to ensure we work as a connected team across the breadth of our Microsoft partnership, as well as drive the benefits of new AI-enabled solutions to a cross-section of Kantar\'s client portfolio. With extensive experience and deep understanding of the Technology and CPG sectors, I excel in building and strengthening relationships with key client stakeholders. By embedding myself in the client\'s business, I ensure that we address their most pressing business questions and deliver best-in-class insights that drive their success.In 2025, we have opened a new office in Seattle. This location will serve as a strategic hub for our operations and clients in the Pacific Northwest. I have relocated Seattle to lead this new office and look forward to engaging with clients in the area in person.
Education
MICA | The School of Ideas
PGDBM, Marketing Communications
1998 — 2000
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
Artificial Intelligence: Business Strategies and Applications, Artificial Intelligence
International Coaching Federation
Certificate in Coaching Skills for Managers, Coaching
Squared Online
Certificate Course in Digital Marketing by Google
2017 — 2018
St Xaviers School, Chandigarh
ICSE, Science, Social Studies, English, Hindi
1989 — 1993
Udemy Alumni
SQL Basics for Data Science, Computer Programming, Specific Applications
2020 — 2020
Mentora Institute
Leadership Masterclass, Change and Alignment
Indian Institute of Management, Indore
MBA, Marketing
2002 — 2004
Delhi University
BSc Honors Mathematics, Mathematics
1995 — 1998
Skills
- Content Marketing
- Segmentation
- Market Analysis
- Fmcg
- Survey Design
- Customer Insight
- Marketing
- Consumer Insight
- Advertising Research
- Leadership
- Consumer Behaviour
- Market Research
- Competitive Analysis
- Market Intelligence
- B2c Marketing
- Management Consulting
- Sales
- Communication
- Thought Leadership
- Brand Equity
- Strategic Partnerships
- Strategy
- Quantitative Research
- Marketing Research
- Primary Research
- Analytics
- Public Relations
- Public Speaking
- P&L Management
- Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
- Brand Management
- Competitive Intelligence
- Crm
- Marketing Strategy
- Secondary Research
- Focus Groups
- Team Management
- Questionnaire Design
- Business Insights
- Questionnaires
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