MAHENDRA SINGH KARAKOTI
Flat No. 341, Bank Vihar Apartments, Plot 16, Sector 22, Dwarka, New Delhi; Contact: +91 9899600243; Email: [email protected]
SENIOR SECURITY PROFESSIONAL
Self driven and motivated, resourceful Security Management professional with 23 years of comprehensive experience
of steering security function with MNCs / world-class establishments in ITES, Manufacturing & Telecom. Established
security department and its deliverables in 6 organizations.
Diligent, competent & detail-oriented professional with proven ability to understand geopolitical and regional security
threats / vulnerabilities and align the mitigation strategy with the business strategy of the organization.
Adept at strategy conceptualization & implementation, security processes, risk analysis, business contingency
planning and disaster management, emergency response & crisis management. In–depth knowledge of various
security concepts, practices/ procedures including investigative techniques, integration of security technologies,
incident management and incident handling.
Innate strengths in mapping security needs and devising cost effective solutions covering pervasive security stretch to
include physical, business, information and other areas of security. Ingrained analytical observation, confidence,
adaptability, maturity and tact developed through ample experience of crisis /incident management.
Dedicated team player/leader with exceptional interpersonal and collaborative skills to foster team performance with
demonstrated talent for analyzing and stream lining complex work processes.
Motivated self starter with excellent communication and presentation skills, multi tasking capabilities and strong
work ethics to meaningfully contribute to an organization.
Change agent ,highly disciplined, courteous & decisive leader with Esprit –De-Corps quality with excellent ability to
coordinate with different people at one time under difficult situations and the ability to bring out the best in others
while creating a healthy and friendly work environment, thus enhancing operational efficiency.
Proficiency Matrix
Strategic Planning & Management - Regulatory Compliances
Security Management (Physical Security Survey & Design/Loss Prevention/ Planning / Security Automation /
Guard Force Management & Security Process Development / Operations)
Personnel Security
Risk Management (Risk Analysis & Mitigation Strategy)
Crisis Management / Emergency Management
Business Continuity Management
Audit (Security & Compliance)
Investigation (Fraud Investigation & Others)
Negotiation
Process Management
Change Management.
Brand Protection
Event Management
Information Security
General Administration (Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting)
Logistic security / Supply chain / Transport Asset Protection.
Liaising & Coordination with Internal & External Stakeholders
Functional Skill Sets
Provide strategic and tactical security advice to the Country Leadership Team on regular basis covering the security
situation including criminality, political instability, pandemics in the country as a whole General & specific threats to
company personnel, assets, information & business operations/activities Measures to counter threats to security.
Strategize and defined mode of operation while setting up corporate security department and identifying security
deliverables & key performance indicators and roadmap of security department in collaboration with stakeholder’s
requirements.
Strategize, develop, design and implement security policies which include all facets of security e.g. crisis management,
information security, travel advisory etc, procedures and ensure execution.
Design, implement and maintain crisis management plan for the organization and monitor all crisis situations.
Strategize, design and implement travel security programme which includes transport by any means (Air, Road and
Sea), hotel security programme, travel validations and executive protection.
Develop design and manage an Executive & Expatriate Family Protection programme which includes evacuation plan
for the expatriate and their family members.
Develop and conduct security awareness program across the company.
Perform regular security risk analysis pertaining to corporate assets, people, and country risks and prepare mitigation
strategy to reduce risks.
Conduct, manage & coordinate sensitive investigations on employee acts of impropriety, allegations of criminal activity,
ethical breaches, violations of corporate policy and covering non-financial aspects.
Develop, implement and maintain business continuity management programme.
Act as a consultant to key stake holders and the organization on security matters.
Strategize, develop, design and implement risk policies which include all facets of security & Safety e.g. crisis
management, information security, travel security (Air, Road and Sea), travel advisory, hotel security programme etc,
procedures and ensure execution.
Assists in the identification, assessment, and treatment of regional and country specific vulnerabilities; applies and
adapts trends in safety, security, insurance, emergency response, crisis management, business continuity, and consumer
and product liability issues.
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Schneider Electric India since ST Microelectronics Nokia Siemens Networks Pvt. Ltd. / WIPRO TECHNOLOGIES,
Sept 2013 Sept 2011 to Sept 2013 Nokia India Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore
Director Security – Greater India Group Head Security Nov 2004 to Sept 2011 Dec 2001 to Oct 2004
(India Nepal, Bhutan, Srilanka, (India & Bangladesh) Security Manager
Security Head, South Asia
Bangladesh & Maldives) 04 Wipro Campuses in Bangalore
(India Nepal, Srilanka, Bhutan &
Area of Responsibility:
Bangladesh)
2 R&D Centers
Area of Responsibility: Employee Strength: 5,500 SAMCOR GLASS LTD., KOTA
30 factories, 22 warehouses, 42 Area of Responsibility:
Nov 1999 to Dec 2001
offices, 01 R&D center and Project 1 factory, 15 warehouses, 42 offices, 01
Service Deliverables
Sites. R&D center and Project Sites.
Assistant Security Manager
Employees Strength: 20,000 Employees Strength: 20,000
Physical Security
Service Deliverables
Loss Prevention
Logistic Security Physical Security RELIANCE PETROLEUM LTD.
Service Deliverables
Travel Security Loss Prevention Jamnagar
Physical Security
Investigation Personnel Security Nov 1997 to Nov 1999
Loss Prevention
Crisis Management Travel Security
Logistic Security Security Officer
Project Security Investigation
Travel Security
Audit Crisis Management
Investigation
Safety Audit CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY
Crisis Management FORCE
Business Continuity Business Continuity
Project Security Aug 1992 to Oct 1997
Management Management
Audit Platoon Commander
Information Security
Business Continuity
Safety
EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS
B. A. 1990 Lucknow University
Certifications
Certified Lead Auditor of ISO27001(BSI)
ISO27001 Implementation Course
Cleared BCLE-2000 Business Continuity Exam (DRI International)
ISO 31000:2009 Risk management - Principles and guidelines
Completed “Mastering Corporate Social Responsibility”- Online Certificate Course on CSR – 2015 -CII
Trainings Undergone
Industrial Security at “National Industrial Security Academy” Hyderabad.
On-job training on Physical security & Police training at Oil India Limited Duliajaan.
Trained in safety procedure of refinery by Indian Oil Corporation Guwahati.
In-house training on Six Sigma at Wipro Technologies, Bangalore.
Internal Auditor ISO 14001
Nokia Leadership Programme
Achievement motivation theme
Nokia Siemens Networks leadership programme
Attended four days workshop on ISRS ( International Safety Rating System) – DNV
Successfully completed “7 Habits of Highly Effective People “conducted by Franklin Covey South Asia.
Workshops Attended
BCM Workshop organized by KPMG.
Three days workshop on kidnap prevention & negotiation.
Attended two days workshop on fraud investigation.
Attended one day workshop on FTK tool (computer and cell phone forensic tool)
Languages: English & Hindi
Date of Birth: 29th October 1969
Hobbies: Reading & Traveling
