Santosh D’Souza Joins LinkedIn as Director of Talent Solutions

Santosh D’Souza has recently taken on the role of Director, Talent Solutions at LinkedIn, marking a significant milestone in his extensive career in sales and business development. With years of experience across internet services, social media, e-commerce, and mobile technologies, Santosh is well-equipped to lead LinkedIn’s Talent Solutions business in South India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. His responsibilities include managing a team of high-performing sales representatives and driving customer acquisition and retention across various markets.

Before this role, Santosh served as Head of Sales for Talent Solutions at LinkedIn, where he focused on new business acquisition and customer retention across corporate, staffing, and public sector businesses. His leadership in this position was instrumental in fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance, ultimately contributing to the success of LinkedIn’s talent management solutions. Santosh’s previous experience also includes pivotal roles at Nokia, where he was responsible for merchant acquisition and business development for Nokia Money, and Times Internet Ltd, where he led e-commerce initiatives.

Santosh’s passion for people development and sales coaching has been a driving force throughout his career. He aims to harness this enthusiasm to create effective business strategies and develop talent within his teams. As he embarks on this new chapter at LinkedIn, the industry can expect to see innovative approaches to talent solutions and market growth under his leadership.

With a wealthy educational background, including an M.Com in Management from the University of Mumbai, Santosh combines academic knowledge with practical experience. His journey reflects a commitment to excellence in sales and a deep understanding of the evolving landscape of digital business solutions.

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