Dr. Daman Shrivastav PhD ( He/Him)

Researcher
DISC Type : Cs

General Manager at Centre of Exellance

Kew, Victoria, Australia

Overview

Dr. Daman Shrivastav is a distinguished Chief Executive Officer with extensive leadership experience in higher and vocational education. He holds a PhD from Swinburne University of Technology and leverages his background as an award-winning chef to drive quality and innovation. People often describe him as professional, caring, and an expert in the hospitality industry.

Deeply committed to community engagement, Daman has a passion for gastronomy and social responsibility. He founded DDs Kitchen Ltd. and serves as Deputy Chair for the Seafood Consumers Association. In 2021, he was named Citizen of the Year for providing free meals to the homeless and international students in Melbourne during the pandemic.

Unique fact: He holds the Medaille d’argent (Silver Medal), a prestigious gastronomic award for service to the hospitality industry and the wider community.

Personality Overview

ROI Seeker

Soft Communicator

Detail Oriented

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Educational Leadership
As a CEO and General Manager in the education sector, he frequently discusses leadership, quality governance, and student-centered outcomes in his professional activities.
Gastronomy & Hospitality
An accomplished 'World Master Chef' with decades of experience, he has received high honors for his contributions to the culinary arts and hospitality industry.
Community Empowerment
He was awarded 'Citizen of the Year' for his work feeding the homeless. His history includes cooking for civilians during the Gulf War and assisting Mother Teresa.

Media Appearances

Speaker Profile – Dr. Daman Shrivastav, PhD (General Manager, Centre of Exellance). Featured in RE‑Invest

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Work History

1-2026
General Manager at Centre of Exellance
5-2025
Deputy Chair/Board M at Seafood Consumers Association
12-2024 - 3-2025
Acadamic Manager at Victorian International Institute of Technical Education
11-2024 - 1-2026
Academic Manager at Victorian International Institute of Technical Education
1-2024 - 1-2026
Chief Executive Officer at NeXgen Institute of Australia

Education

2019 - 2024
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Swinburne University of Technology
2015 - 2018
Professional Doctorate Candidate from Victoria University

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Insights For Selling To Dr. Daman

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'results based on data', 'measurable proof', 'X% growth' etc.
  • If they are not asking many questions, nudge them to ask questions rather than just starting to talk yourself
  • Share a one-off customer success story but keeps the focus on highlighting objective, numerical results

DONT's

  • Give it some time before you try to build rapport and a relationship, it doesn't come to them naturally
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.
  • Do not sound overly eager, modulate your energy levels especially if you are generally enthusiastic

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dr. Daman is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dr. Daman

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dr. Daman move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Dr. Daman take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Dr. Daman

Personality Compatibility


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