David Dsouza

Background

About David Dsouza

David D’Souza is a journalist and public relations consultant whose 40-year experience encompasses journalism and PR consultancy in India and Middle East. His work in journalism has led him to business and sporting assignments across the world and as PR consultant directed multi-cultural teams to handle a diverse client portfolio. David moved into PR consultancy following a long stint as senior journalist with the Khaleej Times in Dubai, and Free Press Journal, Mid-Day, The Indian Post and The Daily in Mumbai, India. He joined Al-Futtaim Group as Director - Public Relations heading GMASCO's PR dept as also being PR head for the Al-Futtaim Group. He came to AFG following a stint with Bates PanGulf PR as Regional Client Leader handling a 21-member team for the Doha Asian Games. He was corporate communications manager for Emaar Properties for a very short period of time and has worked with Hill & Knowlton, Burson-Marsteller Asda’a Public Relations, Fortune Promoseven-Weber Shandwick and the Dubai World Trade Centre. His portfolio of clients includes the Australian Tourist Commission, Qatar Airways, Emaar Properties, Sorouh Developers, Dubai Festival City, IKEA, Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Volvo, Fisker, Marks & Spencer, Toys R Us, Al Futtaim Technologies, Emrill, Panasonic, Sanyo, Aftron, Dubai Department of Economic Development, Doha Asian Games Organising Committee, Qatar Tourism Authority, DHL, Porsche Middle East, Zamil Group, McDonalds, among others. He is presently Director - Partnership at QLeap Academy India's foremost educational institution helping create 21st century leaders and professionals. I also am Visiting Faculty at Symbiosis international University, Lavale, Pune, where I teach Crisis Communications, Media Relations and writing skills.