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M Sundaravel

M Sundaravel

Corporate Security Professional
Hyderabad

Summary

Veteran with 16+ years experience as corporate security professional working in IT/ITES sectors, demonstrating a robust track record in security operations, risk assessment and emergency response. Expertise includes regulatory compliance and business continuity planning with a strong ability to lead large-scale security operations and manage vendor governance and audits across India. Recognized for strategic leadership and operational excellence, fostering collaboration among stakeholders to enhance security frameworks. Committed to driving innovative solutions that safeguard organizational assets while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Manager Physical Security & Safety

Carelon Global Solutions
03.2023 - Current
  • Leading Corporate Security & Safety operations for 6 lakh Sq.ft facility with 8500 Associates and 180-member security team.
  • Accompanying Country Head in driving strategic planning, risk mitigation, and compliance initiatives aligned with corporate objectives.
  • Driving PAN India vendor governance, including SOW, KPIs, SLAs, and monthly CEO reporting.
  • SPOC for PAN India ISO 27001, 45001 and ICR audits for security operations; ensure zero major non-conformities.
  • Oversee crisis response via IMT calls and business continuity planning.
  • Liaise with executive management, internal stake holders, law enforcement agencies and private sector counterparts.
  • Budget, contracts management, procurement, and vendor governance.
  • Leading physical security & safety program involving risk assessment, manpower planning, process and control measures for new location and reviewing it periodically.
  • Managing 100% availability of electronic security surveillance and fire safety equipment.
  • Managing business-critical projects, engaging and coordinating with stakeholders, internal partners, and peers associated with the function/activities.

Vice President Corporate Security

BNY Mellon Technology Pvt Ltd
12.2017 - 03.2023

Chief Security Officer for Leading IT parks

CBRE South Asia Pvt Ltd
02.2013 - 11.2017

Assistant Manager Security & Safety

Phoenix Market City
04.2012 - 02.2013

Site Security Leader

IBM (I) Pvt Ltd
10.2010 - 04.2012

Deputy Regional Manager

SDB CISCO India Ltd
03.2009 - 10.2010

Junior Officer Navigation

Indian Navy
02.1994 - 01.2009

Education

BA - History

Madras University

PGDM (PM & HRD) -

BIMS
01-2010

Skills

  • Corporate security operations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Performance & workforce management
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • Crisis Management
  • BCP
  • Emergency Planning
  • Incident Management
  • Vendor Governance
  • FMEA

Certification

ISMS ISO 27001 LA Certification

Accomplishments

  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Implemented PAN India vendor governance with defined KPIs and SLAs and achieved scoring above 95%.
  • Conducted PAN India ISO 45001 internal audit as lead auditor and got recognized by the management.
  • Developed FMEA document for critical security processes and addressed the gaps.
  • Developed BCP document for guarding operations including BIA and RTO strategy.
  • Led security operations during COVID-19 with zero business disruption.
  • Led the security fit-out project for a new facility, in two phases by playing a key role in the installation and commissioning of security equipment, transitioning it from the project phase to operational and achieved 100% completion as per time line.
  • Upgraded emergency response plan (ERP) document to meet the current operations requirement.
  • Developed a RACI chart for security operations.
  • Efficiently performing as incident commander, handled more than 12 crisis situation by connecting all relevant stake holders for taking business decision.
  • Accompanied Country Head in three RFPs in materialistic in developing comprehensive SOW, RFI checklist, vendor evaluation matrix, KPI/SLA document and achieved 100% implementation.
  • Received “Best Property Award – Security & Safety” by INFHRA.
  • Honored as PAN India Best Security Leader by IBM.
  • Successfully managed 2015 flood situation with nil fatal , nil major incidents and resumed back full operations with less turnaround time.
  • Conducted first kind of Anti- terrorist operations exercise by NSG black Commandos at an IT park.
  • Commissioning crew of two Naval War Ships.

Personal Particulars

  • DOB: 27th July 1974
  • Marital Status: Married.
  • Passport Status: Yes
  • Residence Address: Plot-71,5/569, Sarmadayini, Sathsganam Street, Madipakkam, Chennai – 600 091

Timeline

Manager Physical Security & Safety

Carelon Global Solutions
03.2023 - Current

Vice President Corporate Security

BNY Mellon Technology Pvt Ltd
12.2017 - 03.2023

Chief Security Officer for Leading IT parks

CBRE South Asia Pvt Ltd
02.2013 - 11.2017

Assistant Manager Security & Safety

Phoenix Market City
04.2012 - 02.2013

Site Security Leader

IBM (I) Pvt Ltd
10.2010 - 04.2012

Deputy Regional Manager

SDB CISCO India Ltd
03.2009 - 10.2010

Junior Officer Navigation

Indian Navy
02.1994 - 01.2009

BA - History

Madras University

PGDM (PM & HRD) -

BIMS
M Sundaravel Corporate Security Professional