Through his career Devangshu Dutta has worked at ahead-of-the-curve initiatives. Beginning with broadcasting (All India Radio, 1986-1991), Devangshu commenced his career in the consumer sector in 1990 with the leading modern retail chain in India of that time, eventually heading the category that contributed one-third of the company’s sales. He then worked as part of the launch team of a 50:50 JV of an international fashion brand in marketing & distribution. Thereafter, he joined a small consulting firm at its earliest stage and contributed to its growth into the largest consulting firm in the retail and consumer products sector as a joint-venture with the leading global consulting firm in the sector. In 1999-2000 he co-founded an internet-based supply chain solutions business. Subsequently, Devangshu founded Third Eyesight (a specialist management consulting firm) in 2003 and co-founded PVC Partners (an early-stage venture acceleration firm) in 2007.
Consulting: Devangshu has led consulting engagements related to strategy, operations and organisational change for clients from Asia, Europe, and the USA, with size ranging up to annual sales of over US$ 80 billion, from sectors including lifestyle and fashion, food & grocery, agri-business, home & DIY, consumer services, quick service restaurants, e-commerce, information technology, professional services and social development. Third Eyesight’s clients include market-leading corporate businesses and family firms from across the world, as well as government organisations, investors, and trade associations in various sectors.