Two advisors. One shared commitment.
D&S Business Advisory was founded on a simple belief: that most businesses already have what it takes to grow — they just need the right structure, the right strategy, and the right support to execute.
Built from experience, not theory.
D&S Business Advisory brings together two professionals with complementary expertise — one focused on client acquisition, IT services, and programme delivery; the other on staffing, recruitment, and managed services operations.
Between us, we have worked across India, the US, and Canada — helping organisations win new business, build stronger teams, improve delivery, and scale their operations. We have sat on both sides of the table: as practitioners building businesses and as advisors helping others do the same.
We started D&S because we kept seeing the same patterns — capable organisations held back by inconsistent processes, unclear strategies, or the absence of experienced guidance at a critical stage of growth. We built this practice to close that gap.
How we work.
Honesty over comfort
We tell clients what they need to hear, not what they want to hear. Honest assessment is the foundation of useful advice.
Execution over advice
Strategy only matters if it gets implemented. We stay involved through execution and measure ourselves by outcomes, not deliverables.
Context over frameworks
Every business is different. We start by understanding your specific situation before recommending anything.
Long-term over transactional
We build relationships, not engagements. Our goal is to be a trusted partner through multiple stages of your growth.
The people behind the work.
Silvester Julian D'Souza
Client Acquisition · IT Services · Programme Delivery
Silvester brings deep experience in client acquisition, IT infrastructure services, and programme delivery across the US and Canadian markets. He has worked with organisations at various stages of growth — helping them build stronger client pipelines, structure commercial engagements, and improve delivery outcomes. His work spans stakeholder management, new business development, and managed services.
Dhruv Mehta
Staffing & Recruitment · Delivery · MSP/VMS Operations
Dhruv has built his career at the intersection of staffing, recruitment delivery, and managed services operations. With experience across India and the US, he has led teams, managed complex MSP and VMS programmes, and helped staffing organisations improve both their client acquisition and delivery capabilities. He brings a practitioner's perspective to every engagement.
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