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Vinayak Setty

Bangalore

Summary

A driven and competent professional covering broad aspects of corporate security with over 16 years of experience, targeting for challenging & rewarding opportunities in Corporate Security. Served as an officer in Indian Armed forces & deployed in active counter insurgency/counter terrorism operations, had the unique opportunity of international exposure by undertaking Security Risk Management for oil field projects in challenging and hostile environment of Iraq.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Country Head

Ericsson
Bangalore
04.2023 - Current
  • Oversee security team and operations across six locations in India with focus on Physical security and physical security framework, Crisis Management, Executive Security, Event Security, Travel Security, Investigations and Information Security
  • Provided leadership, guidance, and direction to a team of security professionals working on various projects and day to day operations.
  • Developed and managed country-level strategies to promote security function growth, development, and maturing security posture.
  • Developed and grew staff competencies through team development implementation and support of specific training for various responsibilities.

Assistant Director

EY
Bangalore
08.2020 - Current
  • Managing security operations for EY GDS for South India overseeing multiple locations and ensuring site security readiness
  • Worked on multiple client facing audits and site risk assessments and set up Off Shore Development Centres as per Client requirement
  • Ensuring security function performs as per EY Global Security Policy
  • Handle projects from inception - testing and commissioning related to new site as well as new technology induction
  • Lead or assist in investigations relating to incidents, theft, misconduct
  • Perform data analysis to identify trends, risks - formulate Risk Register and corrective actions
  • Lead the team during crisis situations - Have the team trained and ready in terms of Preparedness, Response, Recover and Prevention
  • Lead the Travel Security, Expat Security and Women's Security Program

Senior Security Consultant

Target Corporation
Bangalore
03.2016 - 08.2020
  • Develop, implement and maintain global / local strategies and policies to mitigate security risk to Target.
  • Encompasses physical security and systems, risk analyses, large event security, travel security, executive protection support, investigations, contingency planning and crisis management support.
  • Conducted risk assessment for various hotels for leadership accommodation and Own Brand Sourcing & Development (OBSD) Teams
  • Lead Security related communications, promotes security awareness, uses communications channels to facilitate the distribution of time sensitive security information.
  • Facilitate the development and delivery of employee training and awareness related to travel safety and security.
  • Manage relationships with outside providers who support travel safety and medical/emergency response.
  • Partner with training and event planning teams to mitigate security risks at on and off-site locations by coordinating needed security measures
  • Work closely with partners and cross functional teams by ensuring security risks and requirements are factored into site selection/building processes..
  • Work closely with the resiliency team to establish plans & be able to respond to critical issues that impact Target security posture
  • Operating the Emergency Response and Crisis Management plan
  • Regulating Security Budget and Guard Force Management along with ensuring compliance with local regulations while also forecasting & planning for security infrastructure budget & security designing
  • Managing the Travel Security Management Program such as travel risk assessments, implementation of ground security support for Business Critical Only (BCO), and restricted country travels
  • Manage the India Event Program on security planning, on-ground execution & executive protection, and risk assessment of hotels during senior leadership visit

Consultant

MitKat Advisory Services
05.2013 - 02.2016
  • Initiated the project security plan and oversaw implementation and set up of overall security plan and procedures
  • Managed crisis planning, risk assessment and asset protection for projects with Asian Oilfield Services and Oil Search
  • Maintain and implementation of the Emergency Response and Evacuation Plan when imminent threat is foreseen to personnel.
  • Oversee the training and maintenance of the Quick Reaction Team (QRT) to ensure swift and effective response
  • Managing close protection teams for visiting VIPs and ensuring the teams carry out tasks according to laid out SOPs.
  • Worked closely with client Security Team to coordinate/advise on all security plans and crises planning scenarios.
  • Prepared overall security plans and managed security operations of organization.
  • Responsible for all maintenance, repairs, and upgrades as required to perimeter and safe haven security measures in the field.
  • Ensure that all security systems are always fully functional.
  • Proposals for maintenance, repairs and upgrades as required.
  • Co-ordination and supervision of contracted guard force in field locations.

Head Operations

Maxgrid Securicor
05.2012 - 05.2013
  • Designed course content, and organized training for Anti-Naxal Force, and Center for Counter-Terrorism of Internal Security Division for Karnataka State Police
  • Organized training sessions on Women and Employee Specific Safety for clients BFSI and Services Sector

Commissioned Officer

Indian Army
09.2004 - 09.2010
  • In charge of 120 men in various geographies
  • Planned & executed operations in line with leadership requirement

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

St Joseph's College of Arts & Science
Bangalore

Skills

  • Security Risk Management
  • Physical Security
  • Crisis Management
  • Risk Assessment & Audits
  • Global Intelligence
  • Travel Security
  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Management & Leadership
  • Financial Oversight

Certification

  • Certificate in Corporate Security Management Studies (CCSMS)

Timeline

Country Head

Ericsson
04.2023 - Current

Assistant Director

EY
08.2020 - Current

Senior Security Consultant

Target Corporation
03.2016 - 08.2020

Consultant

MitKat Advisory Services
05.2013 - 02.2016

Head Operations

Maxgrid Securicor
05.2012 - 05.2013

Commissioned Officer

Indian Army
09.2004 - 09.2010

Bachelor of Arts -

St Joseph's College of Arts & Science

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