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

SchneiderSept2013 Electric India ST Microelectronics Nokia Siemens Networks Pvt. Ltd. WIPRO TECHNOLOGIES,
Sept 2011 to Sept 2013 / Nokia India Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore
since Director Security – Greater
Dec 2001 to Oct 2004
Group Head Security Nov 2004 to Sept 2011
India (India Nepal, Bhutan, Security Manager
(India & Bangladesh) Security Head, South Asia 04 Wipro Campuses in Bangalore
Srilanka, Bangladesh & Maldives)
Area of Responsibility: (India Nepal, Srilanka, Bhutan
Area of Responsibility: 2 R&D Centers Employee
& Bangladesh)
30 factories, 22 warehouses, 42 SAMCOR GLASS LTD., KOTA
Strength: 5,500 Area of Responsibility:
offices, 01 R&D center and
Project Sites. 1 factory, 15 warehouses, 42
Service Deliverables Nov 1999 to Dec 2001
Employees Strength: 20,000 offices, 01 R&D center and Project
Physical Security Sites. Employees Strength: 20,000 Assistant Security Manager
Loss Prevention Service Deliverables
Service Deliverables Logistic Security Physical Security RELIANCE PETROLEUM LTD.
Physical Security Travel Security Loss Prevention Jamnagar
Loss Prevention Investigation Personnel Security Nov 1997 to Nov 1999
Logistic Security Crisis Management Travel Security
Travel Security Project Security Investigation Security Officer
Investigation Audit Crisis
Crisis Management Safety Management Audit CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY
Project Security Business Continuity Business Continuity FORCE
Audit Aug 1992 to Oct 1997
Management
Management Information
Business Continuity Platoon Commander

Security 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

Hobbies: Reading & Traveling