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Darshan Sullia

Activist · DISC type Cd
Senior Manager DTC Merchandising - Data Analytics & Strategy at adidas
📍 Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany

Darshan Sullia is a retail industry leader and Senior Manager at adidas, specializing in data-driven merchandising and analytics. Leveraging his MBA and consulting background, he drives DTC growth and strategy. Colleagues frequently describe him as collaborative, analytical, strategic, and a positive team leader with strong problem-solving skills.

He demonstrates a keen interest in evolving market trends and consumer behavior, following topics from the rise of unique products among young consumers to the growth of plant-based alternatives. He also appears passionate about sustainability within the retail industry and the future of digital advertising.

Unique fact: Darshan holds an INSIDE LVMH certificate, showing a specific interest in the branding and supply chain strategies of the luxury goods sector.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Senior Manager DTC Merchandising - Data Analytics & Strategy
Job Level
Middle
Location
Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany
Personality Overview

How Darshan shows up

Meticulous
Value Conscious
Observative

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They respond well to confident salespeople. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Priorities

Topics Darshan cares about

Data-Driven Merchandising
His career is centered on using data, AI, and analytics to enhance merchandising decisions, assortment planning, and drive DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) growth.
DTC Transformation
His current professional focus is on transforming direct-to-consumer channels through strategic growth, improved profitability, and data-led decision making.
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Career

Work history

8-2021
Senior Manager DTC Merchandising - Data Analytics & Strategy
adidas
1-2020 - 8-2021
Global Digital Analytics Manager - BU Football & Hype
adidas
4-2017 - 11-2019
Management Consultant - Retail
Accenture
12-2015 - 3-2017
Lead, Merchandise Planning & Digital Operations
Calvin Klein
10-2014 - 11-2015
Manager, Retail & Digital Operations
Arvind Lifestyle Brands Limited
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Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
B. M. S. College of Engineering
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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