Director – Regional Health, Safety & Environment (APAC) & Sustainability Leader (AMEA + LATAM) at Gilbarco Veeder-Root India Pvt. Ltd. (Vontier Corporation) (2014-05 – 2026-03)
Leads multi-regional HSE and sustainability strategy across manufacturing, service, and installation operations, covering APAC, MEA, and LATAM with large-scale workforce and operational oversight.
- Driving enterprise-wide ESG integration, sustainability governance, and operational alignment, across 7,500+ employees and multiple geographies, strengthening environmental accountability and aligning with global operating systems including Danaher Business System, Fortive Business System, and Vontier Business System.
- Orchestrating regional carbon reduction strategy, emission optimization, and sustainability execution, delivering 47% reduction across AMEA and 87.7% reduction in India against 2020 baseline.
- Leading implementation and digital transformation, EHS standardization, and compliance frameworks, through ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001, including enterprise deployment and transition across Gensuite, Enablon, and Intelex.
- Managing complex multi-country operations, manufacturing oversight, and APAC service operations, across 3 manufacturing plants (corrected scope), China facilities, and integrated regional networks.
- Spearheading GCC establishment, global design capability, and product reliability engineering, through setup of Global Capability Center (India), Global Design Center, and Product Reliability Center.
- Leading greenfield expansion, infrastructure development, and capex execution, delivering 1.3 lakh sq. ft. manufacturing facility from design to operationalization.
- Steering behavioral safety programs, safety culture transformation, and proactive audits, embedding "Actively Caring for People" framework with 1,500+ audits per month.
- Delivering safety performance excellence, incident reduction, and zero-harm milestones, achieving 92% reduction in LTI & DART, 97% reduction in LTIR, and sustaining 1,100+ accident-free days (~36.05 million man-hours).
- Driving incident management, root cause analysis, and PSP deployment, strengthening structured problem-solving frameworks and preventive action effectiveness.
- Executing fleet safety transformation, digital monitoring, and field risk control, overseeing 1,800+ engineers covering ~3 million km/month, improving safety score from 70 to 95 with zero incidents over three years.
- Strengthening risk management frameworks, predictive analytics, and hazard mitigation, reducing EHS risk index by ~70% through proactive interventions.
- Directing business continuity planning, impact analysis, and operational resilience, ensuring preparedness across critical global functions through BCP and BIA.
- Leading stakeholder alignment, ESG integration, and global reporting, embedding sustainability into business strategy and supporting CDP disclosures.
- Governing financial oversight, budget management, and portfolio optimization, managing $350M manufacturing budget and ~$600M sustainability portfolio across regions.
Manager – EHS & Asia Pacific Regional Coordinator at ZF Wind Power Coimbatore Ltd. (2008-06 – 2014-04)
Managed EHS operations across large-scale wind energy manufacturing facilities, driving safety excellence and regulatory compliance.
- Directed full-spectrum EHS compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements while mitigating operational risks across 12 manufacturing plants.
- Spearheaded Greenfield project execution covering 2.4 lakh sq. m area, achieving ZERO LTI through comprehensive safety planning and risk mitigation.
- Implemented ZF Production System (ZFPS) across Asia Pacific, enhancing operational efficiency and embedding safety within production systems.
- Established strong regulatory liaison mechanisms with authorities including TNPCB, CIF, and CCOE, ensuring seamless approvals and compliance continuity.
- Designed robust emergency response systems, strengthening organizational preparedness through structured drills and risk assessments.
Environmental Engineer at L G Balakrishnan & Bros Ltd. (2006-07 – 2008-06)
Led environmental compliance and engineering initiatives within automotive manufacturing operations.
- Delivered enterprise-wide ISO 14001 EMS implementation, standardizing environmental management practices across divisions.
- Engineered and commissioned ETP, STP, and RO systems, improving environmental performance and operational sustainability.
- Conducted detailed environmental impact assessments, identifying compliance gaps and enabling corrective action frameworks.
- Facilitated continuous regulatory approvals, ensuring timely renewals and adherence to pollution control requirements.
- Enabled workforce readiness through structured environmental training programs across operational and vendor ecosystems.
Environmental Engineer at Pure Enviro Engineering Pvt. Ltd. (2005-07 – 2006-07)
Delivered environmental engineering solutions and regulatory consulting for industrial clients.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plant designs including effluent and water systems, aligning with technical and compliance requirements.
- Coordinated operational efficiency of ETP and STP systems, ensuring sustained environmental compliance.
- Prepared detailed technical tender documentation, supporting project execution and client acquisition processes.
- Conducted air quality and environmental monitoring, contributing to EIA and environmental management reports.
- Led improvement-driven revamping initiatives, enhancing treatment plant efficiency and environmental outcomes.
Trainee – Environmental Engineer at Vimta Labs Ltd. (2004-04 – 2005-06)
Supported environmental studies and compliance assessments for industrial projects.
- Assisted in preparation of EIA and EMP reports, contributing to environmental compliance documentation.
- Executed field-level environmental monitoring activities, including noise and air quality assessments.
- Supported coordination with pollution control authorities, facilitating regulatory approvals.
- Contributed to structured data analysis and reporting, strengthening environmental evaluation processes.
- Gained foundational expertise in compliance frameworks and environmental engineering practices.
