Deepali Saini

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Global Chief Experience Design Officer at Havas CX

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Deepali Saini is a design leader with over two decades of experience, currently serving in a dual capacity as CEO of Think Design and Global Chief Experience Design Officer at Havas CX. She specializes in integrating experience design, research, and AI to drive business growth for global clients. Deepali is an alumna of the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad.

Deepali is deeply committed to the design community, serving as a visiting faculty member at her alma mater, the National Institute of Design, and as a jury member for prestigious industry awards. She is a passionate advocate for retaining women in the design industry, actively working to support them through career and life transitions.

She holds the unique position of leading the company she founded while simultaneously driving the global experience design practice for its parent network.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Fast But Analytical

Precise But Practical

More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.  They are not focused on building rapport and relationships. They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.

Topics They Care About

AI in Design
Champions AI as an opportunity to unlock new possibilities in design and has recently received certifications in AI proficiency.
Global Design Leadership
Her current mandate at Havas CX involves unifying global experience design teams and expanding the practice into Southeast Asia.
Connecting Design to Business
Praised by colleagues for her ability to translate design thinking into tangible business outcomes and strategic growth for clients.

Media Appearances

In Conversation With Deepali Saini, CEO, Think Design Collaborative. Featured in YouTube

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Work History

7-2025
Global Chief Experience Design Officer at Havas CX
1-2023
Chief Executive Officer at Think Design Collaborative
1-2010 - 5-2019
Co-founder & Director at Trinity Strategy India
11-2004 - 12-2022
Founder & Design Director at Think Design Collaborative

Education

1999 - 2002
Masters from National Institute of Design
2-2024 - 7-2024
Certificate Programme in Leadership with AI from Indian School of Business

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Exp : 17 Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job Level : Leadership Designation : Global Chief Experience Design Officer at Havas CX
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Insights For Selling To Deepali

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Deepali is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Deepali

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Deepali move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Deepali take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Deepali

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