Neelesh Kumar

Accomplished and results-driven Security & Administration Professional with over 25 year's experience, including 15 years in the Indian Navy as a Regulating (Provost) Petty Officer. Demonstrated success in security operations, general administration, law enforcement, crisis management, VIP movement coordination and team leadership across large civilian organisations such as Cipla Foundation, Lavasa Corporation, Zuari Cement Ltd. and Savita Oil Technologies Ltd. Strong expertise in access control systems, investigations, safety compliance, asset protection and facility operations.

Deputy Manager – Security - Savita Oil Technologies Ltd - Mahad, India

(2022-06 - 2025-11)

Senior Officer – Security - Zuari Cement Ltd. (Heidelberg Cement Group) - Solapur, India

(2019-01 - 2022-05)

Senior Officer – Security - Lavasa Corporation (HCC Group) - Pune, India

(2017-12 - 2018-12)

Chief Security Officer - Cipla Palliative Care & Training Centre - Pune, India

(2015-03 - 2017-12)

Petty Officer, Indian Naval Police / Provost - Indian Navy

(1999-01 - 2014-12)

• Enforced naval discipline, law & order, and security protocols across ships and establishments.
• Performed investigations, including BOIs, crime detection and incident reporting.
• Managed naval jail operations, small arms, ammunition and sensitive security areas.
• Handled event security for VIP/VVIP visits, both national and international.
• Conducted access control using advanced security systems (CCTV, automation gates, biometric access, scanners).
• Coordinated with civil police and government authorities.
• Managed personnel movement, leave control, identity card issuance and record management.
• Trained sailors in security, shore patrol and emergency procedures.

General Administration - Multiple Companies

• Leading a team of security personnel (supervisors, guards, operators).
• Safeguarding company assets, personnel, vehicles and raw material movements.
• Supervising SAP-based logistics operations including vehicle registration, gate entries, weighment and dispatch documentation.
• Ensuring safe working conditions for staff, contractors and drivers.
• Ensured a safe environment for residents, visitors, employees and workers.
• Managing gate operations, security protocols, and access control.
• Managed ~350 security personnel across a 25,000-acre township.
• Oversaw operations involving security officers, supervisors, male/female guards, task force and QRT teams.
• Coordinated with five security agencies and ensured compliance with standards.
• Developed and implemented security plans, manpower deployment and operational procedures.
• Oversaw procurement, inventory systems, AMC renewals, vendor management and administrative documentation.
• Coordinated conferences, meetings, and VIP visits.
• Implemented Standing Orders covering safety, fire, security and key management.
• Managed facility operations including housekeeping, maintenance, utilities and IT systems (servers, EPABX).
• Oversaw duty rosters for security and support staff, logistics, stores and asset tagging.

Security & Safety - Multiple Companies

• Organised and supervised security staff, ensuring high readiness and vigilance.
• Enhanced CCTV monitoring and entry/exit control procedures.
• Maintained safety of all personnel, patients and assets with zero major security incidents.
• Ensured timely security reporting and incident tracking.

Fire & Emergency Response - Multiple Companies

• Maintained an operational firefighting team 24/7.
• Conducted mock drills and training sessions for staff.

Vehicle & Asset Management - Multiple Companies

• Managed vehicle maintenance, logbooks and driver rosters.
• Supervised high-value asset tracking, CCTV maintenance, and scrap disposal.

B.Com - Accounting - Madurai Kamaraj University

Diploma - Advanced Fire & Industrial Safety - Royal Institute of Management

Graduate Equivalent - Indian Navy