Independent Director
Mr. Sanjeev Sabharwal is a seasoned security and management professional with over 30 years of extensive experience in top leadership roles across various sectors, including a decade leading the security function of a global financial firm. He holds a Master's degree in Defense and Strategic Studies from the University of Madras, a Residential Executive Program in General Management from IIM Lucknow, and Post Graduate Diplomas in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations. Additionally, he has an Engineering Diploma in Armament Technology and security certifications such as CPP from ASIS and ISO 22301 BCMS from BSI.
Mr. Sabharwal is an active member of several prestigious security and crisis management organizations, including the Asia Crisis and Security Group (ACSG), American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS), Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), and various local security industry bodies in major Indian cities. His expertise encompasses policy development, standards, guidelines, threat management, risk governance, and control. His leadership journey includes roles such as Managing Director at Fortedge, Director and Head of Corporate Security for the South Asia Region, and Senior Manager leading Global Security Services in the Western Region.
Before transitioning to the corporate sector, Mr. Sabharwal served with distinction in the Indian Army. He held critical roles, including leading NSG counter-hijack assault teams in hostage situations across India, protecting the Prime Minister, and conducting extraction operations. He worked closely with intelligence and law enforcement agencies on national security matters. His military career also included serving as Head of Psychological Operations and Public Relations in Kashmir, Director within the Army Insurance Agency, Chief of Staff Operations for a combat division, and commanding a combat unit as a Colonel.
Mr. Sabharwal's extensive experience in security, risk management, and strategic operations, coupled with his military background, makes him a highly respected leader in the security and management fields.