Dominic D'Souza is seeking a senior leadership role in corporate affairs, communications, or CSR. He has over 15 years of experience in these fields, currently serving as Associate Vice President and head of four departments at Wockhardt Limited. He aims to make a positive difference through integrity, loyalty, and honesty. He is well-connected, with strong influencing, negotiation, and public relations skills.

1. “I want to be all that I was created to be”
“The wayto get things done is notto mind who gets the credit for doing them”
PROFILE - DOMINIC D’SOUZA
PROFESSIONALLY:
To grow withconsiderable advancementopportunities,ideallyin Corporate Affairs,Corporate Relations,
Corporate Communications, CSR, with an emphasis on strategic planning to decision making in
networking, image building, liaison and PR, and facilitate corporate service functions.
PERSONALLY:
To live everyday with integrity and honesty, make a positive difference in the lives of others and utilize
my knowledge for the good of all people.
BRIEF:
I have always worked towards being a “RESOURCEFUL PERSON” doing remarkable jobs(not just a good
job) through INTEGRITY, LOYALTY & HONESTY and with finesse. I have created and established for
organizations a wealth of contacts and a strong networking base with important contacts from a cross
sectionof society.Withmy strong influencingandnegotiationskills,I am able to handle sensitive issues
and concerns for the company with various Government and Sensitive agencies. Having excellent
communication skills, I have achieved high rate of success in liaison with finesse in Corporate Affairs,
Public Relations including Foreign Missions, Embassies, Consulates, Trade Commissioners & Consular
AffairsandwithprojectsrelatedtoCorporate Social Responsibilities. Ipossessthe abilitytointeractwith
Senior Management and Promoter Directors and consider myself an asset to the organization.
I have alwaysconsideredthe positiontobe highlyresponsible asitpertainsforthe overall operationsof
the Company's Corporate Affairs, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, and Liaison with
Government, Quasi Government and Diplomatic Foreign Missions.
Presently, working for Wockhardt Limited as “Associate Vice President” and Head of 4 Departments –
Corporate Affairs; Corporate Communications; OHSE and Admin, reporting to Chairman and Managing
Director.
KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS:
 Identifying strategy to meet the objectives of the organization, developing communication plans,
properly scoping and delegating work, as well as managing work activitiesand resources within
agreed upon budgets, pursue opportunities for new business to support business goals.
 Develop plans to achieve team goals and organize resources effectively to increase likelihood for
success.
 Serve as principal contact and actively network to identify new business prospects.
 Establish strong cross-regional network and engages in productive exchanges with colleagues to
promote knowledge sharing and business opportunities and promote the skills of others.
 Demonstrate andsethighexpectationsforself andteaminproviding exceptional supporttoteam.
 Take ownership and actively engage in team member development; demonstrating thoughtful
planning to increase individual skill set, by setting smart objectives.
 Maintainsawarenessof companyinitiativesandactivelypromotesthemwithintheirvariousteams.

2. “I want to be all that I was created to be”
“The wayto get things done is notto mind who gets the credit for doing them”
 Buildrelationshipsandreputation externallyand internallyacrosspractice groups/departmentsand
in the market to ensure success and objectives of the organization.
 Promote a culture of professionalism by leading by example and setting expectations of
professionalism in the departments.
 Provide strategic/accurate/timely guidance to teams and colleagues in resolving issues with Govt.
agencies.
 Understand organization’s needs and quickly adapts solutions as needed to changing demands.
Maintain regular communications with govt. to ensure proposed strategy is in line with
organization’s client objectives and address industry issues and ensure teams remain current on
those issues.
 Confidently lead in internal and client meetings, offering knowledgeable observations and
suggestions; establishing credibility by insights shared; encouraging and motivating others to
communicate ideas.
 Proactively identify external meetings and trainings to attend to enhance sector knowledge and
contacts.
 Demonstrate anunderstandingof effective project management and effectively address issues.
 Routinely achieves established business and professional objectives.
 Have positive reputationinternallyasa seniorleaderandalso visibilityinthe marketas a thought
leader.
 Actively participate in external committees, boards, chambers to increase visibility of the
organization.
TEAMWORK:
 Lead by example by working collaboratively with all colleagues.
 Readily share credit and gives opportunities for visibility to others.
 Treat others withrespect,hasrespectforall employees andsetsthe standardforothersto follow.
 Address conflicts, if any, in constructive manner that leads to resolution.
 Create an environment where individuals can come together on regular basis to contribute ideas
and share views.
 Encourage and actively participate in coaching and mentoring efforts within the group.
 Develops and builds relationships across practice groups/departments to ensure success of
colleagues and objectives.
 Creates environment where diversity of concepts and ideas are encouraged and valued.
 Continuouslymonitorsprogressof projects against the overall work plan or strategy and budget.
 Encourage individuals to take ownership of delivering projects on time and within budget.
 Set high expectations of staff for timely reporting of time, expenses and billings.
 Respond in timely manner to requests for support from the network.
 Ensure individualsandteamsunderstandtheircontributiontosuccessof projectsandorganization.
 Build teams based on skills and expertise to best meet the needs.

3. “I want to be all that I was created to be”
“The wayto get things done is notto mind who gets the credit for doing them”
LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOMPENT:
 Encourage individuals and depts. to take accountability and responsibility for results.
 Empower individuals to perform their work with the right amount of guidance and autonomy.
 Provide constructive feedback in a positive framework.
 Lead by example by adopting a coaching management style.
 Creates opportunities for development and growth for staff which builds capability across the
organization.
 Drive initiatives that recognize and reward people’s efforts/achievements.
 Serve as a role model for individuals.
 Encourage and value individual differences, diverse ideas and experiences.
 Facilitate the acceptance of change.
 Actively develop talent and supports development of people.
 Communicate the company’svisionandstrategysothatindividualsand depts. understandthe goals
and objectives and contribute to it.
 Identify training needs for reports and demonstrates genuine interest in their development.
 Apply knowledgeof industrybestpractice,norms,issuesto organization businessforthe benefitof
the organization and to ensure competitiveness.
 Motivate and encourage others to improve and develop their performance.
 Identify and readily share information and opportunities with colleagues.
 Take initiative and responsibility to educate others about service, practice, process, etc.
 Participate in providing constructive performance feedback to others.
 Actively participate in organization events and opportunities presented.
 Participate in external professional groups
 Contribute significantly to strategy development and proposing innovative solutions/ideas for
organization’s objectives.
 Actively seek opportunities for marketing organization at events/conferences/ dinners.
 Identify orcreate speaking,sponsorshiporotheropportunitiestofeature organization colleagues.
STRENGTHS:
 Well-connectedtoMinistries,governmentagencies,police andotherimportantpeoplefromacross
section of society.
 Have distinct achievements in the field of corporate liaison.
 Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
 Ability to engage meaningfully with the top management.
 Possess strong influencing, negotiation, interpersonal and collaborative skills.
 Excellent Public Relations skills and understanding of the external environment.
 Proactive and have the ability to take initiatives on one’s own.
 Efficient with strong work ethics.
 Ability to respond well and work under pressure.