X-PM, an interim leadership and transformation firm, has announced the appointment of Deepak Mishra as Partner.
Deepak brings over 29 years of global leadership experience, spanning Fortune 50 telecom organisations, large-scale managed services, and entrepreneurial consulting. His appointment reinforces X-PM’s focus on bridging strategy with execution, especially for organisations navigating high-impact change, growth and transformation mandates.
In his role as Partner at X-PM, Deepak will work closely with promoters, boards, and leadership teams to lead large-scale transitions and transformation programmes. Known for building and scaling global delivery organisations and Global Capability Centers across multiple countries, Deepak brings deep expertise in digital transformation, AI and automation, cloud modernisation, operational excellence, and governance-led execution.
Known for his pragmatic and people-centric leadership style, Deepak has led global teams of over 1,500 professionals, driven significant cost optimisation initiatives, and delivered transformation programmes across sectors including manufacturing, retail, hi-tech, professional services, and financial operations. His approach blends Fortune-grade rigour with boutique agility, ensuring strategy is backed by execution and outcomes.
Prior to this, Deepak served as CEO of First Water Partners, advising enterprises on operating model transformation, AI-led productivity, and execution discipline. Earlier, during his long tenure at AT&T, Deepak led complex multi-geo programmes focused on service delivery modernisation, global operations, and technology-driven business change.
Deepak Mishra, Partner, X-PM, said, “X-PM’s philosophy of execution first leadership strongly resonates with my own experience. Transformation only succeeds when strategy is translated into clear operating rhythm, accountability, and measurable outcomes. I look forward to working closely with clients to drive meaningful, sustainable change powered by technology, strong governance, and people led execution.”
Ranjit Shastri, Managing Director, X-PM, said, “Deepak’s depth of experience across global transformations, combined with his hands-on leadership style, makes him a strong addition to our partnership. As organisations face increasing complexity across technology, operations, and leadership transitions, Deepak brings the kind of execution rigour and clarity that X-PM stands for.”
