[Where are you now?] Deepak Sachan (Full-Time MBA 4th Graduate)
- SKKGSB
- Hit503
- 2024-08-07
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Sungkyunkwan University SKK GSB organized a series of "Where are you now?" interviews with alumni to find out how they are doing in their careers and what life has been like since graduation.
SKK GSB Full-Time MBA Class 4th Graduate: Deepak Sachan
Deepak Sachan has been working at Samsung Electronics since graduating from SKK GSB at Sungkyunkwan University in 2009, for the past 15 years. He started at Samsung HQ in Korea, then moved back to India, where he is working at SIEL(Samsung India Electronics Private Limited), the india subsidiary of Samsung Electronics. Deepak has held in various roles across product marketing, retail, strategy and analytics. Presently he is working as a general manager in business innovation team.
Reflecting on his time at SKK GSB, Deepak notes that strategic consulting, data-driven decision-making, and a global perspective have greatly influenced his career development.
Deepak said, "Especially, the Strategic Consulting Academy at SKK GSB played a crucial role in shaping my approach to problem-solving. The rigorous curriculum, which included case studies, simulations, and real-world consulting projects, honed my analytical skills and taught me to think strategically."
Additionally, the data-driven decision-making he learned through the MBA program have been another cornerstone of his success. He explained, "I was trained to leverage data to uncover insights, validate hypotheses, and make informed decisions at SKK GSB."
He also mentioned that global mindset he gained through the diverse student body and faculty has been helpful in collaborating effectively with colleagues from different backgrounds at a multinational corporation like Samsung Electronics.
Deepak applies the knowledge he gained at SKK GSB to his work to solve problems. When devising strategies to revitalize Samsung's consumer electronics business, which had experienced stagnant growth, he conducted a market analysis and identified key pain points. He developed a strategy that included launching a new online sales channel and creating a 360° marketing strategy, as he learned at SKK GSB. These initiatives collectively contributed to a significant turnaround, with the online channel alone projected to generate $80 million in annual revenue.
He said that he gained valuable lessons from SKK GSB that still influence him. Deepak stated, "The days at SKK GSB has been instrumental in shaping my career and equipping me with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the fast-paced and ever-evolving technology industry."