
Trusted advice & counsel from an experienced leader, in a turbulent world
Sacha is an expert in international affairs & geopolitics, and now is a senior advisor to business and business leaders.

Sacha is an expert in international affairs & geopolitics, and now is a senior advisor to business and business leaders.
Sacha Deshmukh has been a chief executive for over 20 years, leading organisations that navigate complex environments and global geopolitics. His experience includes five years as the chief executive of Amnesty International, as well as serving as CEO of UNICEF UK, Chief Executive of Smart Energy GB, Executive Director of the UK Parliamentary & Health Service Ombudsman, and nine years as Chief Executive of the global communications company MHP Group.
In addition to his executive roles, Sacha was a Board Chair and non-executive director of several organisations. He was a non-executive director of the UK Fundraising Regulator for nine years, served on the Board of Consumer Focus (a UK government non-departmental public body), and for many years chaired the international NGO War Child and was the Vice Chair of Citizens Advice England & Wales.
Over the last two decades, Sacha Deshmukh has steered organisations through tough business strategy decisions amid turbulent international affairs. In many of his roles, he has been a public face, subject to considerable media, political, and social media scrutiny, while managing teams across multiple markets and continents.
Now, Sacha offers trusted counsel as an independent advisor to businesses and business leaders, as well as serving as a Non-Executive Director on boards.
In ancient Indian kingdoms, the Mantri (Sanskrit; meaning "Wise Counsellor & Advisor") served as the closest confidant and trusted counsel to a leader. A leader would rely on their Mantri to provide honest advice grounded in deep expertise, fostering a true trust relationship. The Mantri's focus was to assist the leader in navigating tough decisions and ensuring they moved forward in the right direction, confident in making the best choices possible.
Today, Sacha Deshmukh channels this ancient approach by advising and supporting business leaders, helping them to calmly and successfully navigate the complexities of geopolitics and international affairs.
Sacha Deshmukh works with leaders in organisations globally, spanning the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors.
In some instances, he provides trusted counsel and ongoing support, advising on the delivery of business strategy and helping businesses assess and manage risk and opportunities.
In other cases, businesses have engaged Sacha for more hands-on, intensive senior support, particularly as they navigate a landscape influenced by fast-moving geopolitics and complex international affairs.
Additionally, Sacha serves as a non-executive director on various boards, where he contributes his expertise in geopolitics and also senior organisational leadership around the boardroom table.
Contact Sacha Deshmukh at sacha@mantri.co.uk. You can also contact him by telephone at +44(0)7799412273.
Mantri Advisory Limited is a private company, incorporated in England & Wales, with Company No. 16856037. Registered office 2 Old Bath Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1QL, U.K. At Mantri Advisory, we provide trusted counsel on business strategy, geopolitics, and international affairs, led by Sacha Deshmukh.