After his tenure with the Indian Navy, Dr. Prem Chand was CIO and CISO in Tech Mahindra. He was heading different business lines of Tech Mahindra such as Security Consulting, Security Technology Group, ERP (SAP & MS Practices) and Telecom Business Consulting. He also served as the CEO of iPolicy Networks. Additionally, Dr. Prem Chand has served on the Board of several Government and Non-Government Organizations such as –

• Prime Minister’s National Task Force on IT & Software Development
• New Generation Operations Software & Systems Architecture Board at TMF
• Information Systems Audit & Control Association (ISACA)
• NASSCOM National Advisory Board on Security & Assurance
• Regional Security Institute
• Asia Pacific Telecommunication Council
• Design & Development Working Group on IT

Dr. Prem Chand was also instrumental in heading the World Tele Management Forum’s (TMF) Security Committee as the Chairman. Having seen the evolution of the IT industry not only in India but across the world, Dr. Prem Chand has also authored several research papers and whitepapers. Dr. Prem Chand has been awarded several times for his stellar achievements.

He has led/worked on more than 100 high profile risk consultancy assignments with industry leaders across various sectors, embassies and govt. organizations. Earlier, he was associated with Mahindra SSG and helpeCombating Terrord them raise Physical Security Advisory Services practice.

Sam is an acknowledged thought leader on security risk management; speaker and author of repute. Currently, in his role as Vice Chairman & MD, he has guided MitKat Advisory Services from a start up to one of most trusted brand in security Industry in India. He is on the Board of several other companies and also a trustee of an NGO.

KEY SKILLS:

• Entrepreneurship
• Strategy
• Leadership Programme Management
• Process Refinement
• Security Operations

Published Work:

• A Serial Entrepreneur: My Second and Third Innings
• Rising industrial unrest hits manufacturing industry in India

Pawan has more than 22 years of experience in the security domain. He has led several high profile risk consultancy assignments with industry leaders across verticals for more than 100+ blue chip companies and assisted them in security risk management and assessments. In his previous role as Head – Operations, he was responsible for Physical & Information Security, Business Continuity Management and Technology Consulting at Mahindra group.

Pawan is also an acknowledged thought leader in security risk management and speaks regularly at prestigious forums like OSAC, ACSG etc. and on TV channels. He has authored several articles in professional journals and has been selected as one of the few security professionals in the country to be part of delegation representing India in the India-US security professionals meet in US in 2014. He is also a visiting faculty at Symbiosis International University on the domain of Business Continuity and Crisis Management.Also,elected as Secretary of Mumbai chapter of American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS).

His academic and professional qualifications include M.B.A. from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, CISA, CISSP, CBCP, among others.

KEY SKILLS:

• Entrepreneurship
• Strategy
• Leadership
• Information Security
• Business Continuity

Published Work:

• Make in India
• 25 Most Promising Business Consultants in India
• Cyber Terrorism: Indias new face of terror- Article in Dataquest
• Information Security

As a crisis management/security consultant, Sushil offers a variety of risk assessment and management services to corporations, government, and non-government organisations; with the primary focus to de-risk businesses and augment operational efficiency in high risk environments. In addition to an MBA from Pune University, he has an MSc (in Defence and Strategic Studies)and MPhil (in National Security Studies).

During his over 22 years of military experience, Sushil handled a variety of combat, instructional, staff and multi-national assignments. He was decorated for gallantry in Counter-Terrorist operations; and has served extensively in the Himalayan high-altitudes as well as in deserts. During his military service, he was responsible for preparation of policy documents, doctrines, geo-political assessments and geo-strategic approach papers.

He has been a combat trainer in tactics, anti-tank missiles and fighting vehicles; having trained officers and soldiers of several countries. Having been on the staff of a UN Peacekeeping Mission in West Africa, he is also a trainer for international UN peacekeepers since the last five years.

An effective communicator, Sushil has been an accomplished regular contributor to professional Armed Forces Journals; and speaker in several influential security forums such as ACSG, OSAC & ASIS (Middle East). He currently creates the daily India Risk Tracker, a premium Monthly Forecast for select clients, and the Annual India Risk Review; in addition to other special event advisories and post-event analyses.

KEY SKILLS:

• Strategic Analysis
• Geo-political Risk Consulting
• Liaison
• Public & Media Relations
• Security Assessments and Benchmarking
• Training

Published Work:

• Emerging Buddhist - Muslim conflict in India and its neighbourhood
• Security Outlook in India's Neighbourhood

Ravinder Paliwal (Retd), CPP, CFE is a defense veteran with more than two decades of experience in the defense and security domains. He held a number of prestigious appointments during his tenure in the Army and was also involved in raising of strategic forces. He was last associated with the Intelligence Directorate wherein he handled projects at the International level.

Ravinder is an alumnus of Defense Services Staff College, Wellington having done his Masters in Defense and Strategic Studies; He has a ISO 31000 Risk Management certification, Supply Chain Management from Confederation of Indian Industry logistics institute (CIL) and is also a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) from ASIS, USA and a Certified Fraud Examiner from ACFE, US.

Ravinder remains closely associated with Industry events pertaining to corporate and national security. Possessed of excellent communication skills, Ravinder is a regular keynote speaker and panel member on matters related to corporate security across the industry spectrum.

Leveraging on his substantial training and experience in the Intelligence and Military Planning realm, Ravinder has helped all of these clients to bring their policies and procedures in line with global, world-leading standards so that they are well equipped to deal with any crisis or issue of a Security related nature.

KEY SKILLS:

• Risk Assessment
• De-risking and loss prevention strategies
• Security policies, procedures, and practices implementation
• Handling complex labor issues.
• Security managers training workshops
• Impact analysis of security incidents

• She is an effective communicator and has hosted many talks and panel discussions on Women Empowerment.
• She has been involved in Soft Skill/ Behavioural Training Programmes for the Government, training police personnel of Uttar Pradesh- UP 100
• Having also been the headmistress of an Army School, her forte lies in development of communication skills and personality enhancement. She has also carried out soft skill training/ personality development sessions for wards of defence personnel.
• She has led the outreach initiative for various NGO’s to provide training for skill upgradation for children from under-privileged backgrounds in fields as varied as Photography working with veterans like Avinash Gowariker, in Painting working with veteran artists like Subhash Awchat, in Theatre Direction working with Directors like Vijay Kenkre. She herself has directed and acted in plays and being a keen enthusiast of drama created a unique programme/workshop for personality development using theatre.
• She has also worked in the field of content management and has worked as editor.
• In her role as Head, Operations for a healthcare company she helped to create programmes for training healthcare professionals and creating healthcare ecosystems in Africa to help improve the quality of life.
• She is an ardent lover of fitness and adventure sports, especially trekking and hiking.