Dr. Prashanth H Southekal

Founder & Managing Principal, DBP-Institute
Expert in Data and Analytics Strategy, Education, and Consulting

About Dr. Prashanth Southekal

Dr. Prashanth H Southekal is a globally recognized expert in Data and Analytics with over 25 years of experience helping more than 80 organizations, including industry leaders such as SAP, Shell, Apple, P&G, and GE. As the Founder and Managing Principal of DBP-Institute, Dr. Southekal focuses on delivering actionable insights, data strategies, and analytics solutions that drive measurable business performance.

A prolific author and educator, Dr. Southekal has written three acclaimed books: Data for Business Performance, Analytics Best Practices, and Data Quality. His thought leadership extends to regular contributions in publications such as Forbes, CFO.University, SAP Insider, DATAVERSITY, and FP&A Trends.

Dr. Southekal is also an Adjunct Professor of Data Analytics at IE Business School in Madrid, where he has been honored with teaching excellence awards for four consecutive years (2020–2023). His diverse academic credentials include a PhD from ESC Lille (France), an MBA from Kellogg School of Management (USA), and the ICD.D designation from Rotman School of Management (Canada).

Expertise

Data for Business Performance: Leveraging data as a strategic asset to improve organizational outcomes.

Data and Analytics Training: Training over 4,500 professionals worldwide in advanced data and analytics practices.

Data Quality Management: Authoritative guidance on ensuring reliable and actionable data for decision-making.

Enterprise Analytics Solutions: Implementing and optimizing analytics frameworks for global enterprises.

Education and Thought Leadership: Sharing insights through books, articles, and award-winning teaching.

Executive Consulting: Advising C-suite executives on integrating data strategies with business objectives.

Sponsor Benefits

Collaborating with Dr. Prashanth Southekal provides sponsors with:

Global Expertise: Access to a proven track record of improving data and analytics outcomes across industries.

Educational Excellence: Customized training programs and workshops tailored to your organization’s needs.

Strategic Insights: Comprehensive data strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Thought Leadership: Leverage Dr. Southekal’s research, books, and publications to guide your data initiatives.

Proven Frameworks: Expertise in implementing scalable and actionable analytics solutions.

Highlights

Founder & Managing Principal, DBP-Institute: Delivering world-class data and analytics consulting services.

Acclaimed Author: Data for Business Performance, Analytics Best Practices, and Data Quality.

Award-Winning Educator: Adjunct Professor of Data Analytics at IE Business School, recognized for teaching excellence (2020–2023).

Global Thought Leader: Contributor to Forbes, SAP Insider, DATAVERSITY, and more.

Diverse Industry Experience: Successfully serving global organizations across multiple sectors, including technology, energy, and manufacturing.

Resources

Featured Article: 10 best practices for analytics success

On-Demand Webinar: Rapid Fire with Prashanth Southekal: Data Strategy and Analytics Insights

Published Works: Explore Prashanth’s Books on Data and Analytics

Testimonials

"Dr. Southekal’s expertise in data and analytics is unmatched. His training programs and consulting have significantly improved our business outcomes."
— Chief Data Officer, Global Energy Company

"His ability to distill complex concepts into actionable insights is remarkable. Prashanth is a trusted advisor in the data space."
— VP of Analytics, Consumer Goods Organization

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