Mr. Gopal Prasad Choudhary

Advisor to SPICSM

About Mr. Gopal Prasad Choudhary

Mr. Gopal Prasad Choudhary is a distinguished professional in the fields of security Risk Management and Business Continuity. Currently serving as the Senior Vice President and Group Chief Security Officer at Vedanta Group, he brings a wealth of experience from both the corporate world and his extensive service in various government roles. His current research interest mainly focused on streamlining the professionalism in the Private Security Industry.

Educational Background
  • Mr. Gopal Choudhary is a law graduate, bringing a legal perspective to his security and risk management roles. His academic and professional background equips him with a holistic understanding of the challenges and complexities in the field of security.
Professional Background
  • Mr. Gopal Choudhary embarked on his Corporate Journey in 2009 after a successful career in the Indian Army (Commissioned Officer), CISF (Group ‘A’ Gazetted officer) and Jharkhand Police (Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officer). He has served in four active theatres infested with terrorism, insurgency and left-wing extremism in Sri Lanka, Northeast, J & K and Jharkhand. His corporate experience for 14 years includes key leadership positions at Tata Steel where he served as the Chief Security & Brand Protection Officer and played a pivotal role in transforming the Security, Fire, Disaster Management competency, Brand Protection functions leveraging convergence of physical security with IT. He also served as Vice President and Global Head Security at Wipro Limited where he oversaw global security operations, Strategic Intelligence, Fraud Prevention and Investigation Disaster Management and Convergence of Physical Security with IT emphasizing the importance of security in a technology-driven landscape and insulating the Corporation from security, fraud and business disruption risks. Currently, he is working as a Senior Vice President & Group Chief Security Officer, Member, Group Executive Committee of Vedanta Ltd.
Areas of Expertise

Mr. Gopal Choudhary has honed his expertise in various domains, including but not limited to;

  • Risk Management
  • Industrial Security
  • Brand Protection
  • Supply Chain Security
  • Port and Aviation Security
  • Disaster Management
  • Loss/Fraud Prevention
  • Forensics
  • Convergence of Physical Security with IT
  • Intelligence and Surveillance
  • Management of Naxalism, Terrorism, and Organized Crimes
Academic Honours/Leadership and Associations

Mr. Gopal Choudhary’s commitment to the field of security and safety extends beyond his professional roles. He has held notable positions in organizations and associations dedicated to management, security and safety:

Vice President and Secretary, Electronics City Industries’ Association, Bangalore: Mr. Gopal Choudhary actively contributed to the advancement of security measures in the electronics city region besides overall management of this prominent IT hub in India.

President, International Institute of Security & Safety Management, New Delhi (A Not-For-Profit Institution): He assumed the role of President in this Not-For-Profit organization, where he worked towards promoting best practices in security and safety management.

Service to the Nation

Prior to his transition to the corporate world, Mr. Choudhary served the Government of India and the State Government for over 19 years as an Army, CISF and Police Officer. This extensive experience in government roles adds depth and credibility to his security expertise.

Mr. Gopal Choudhary is currently associated with the Governing Body of Rashtriya Raksha University, a Central University of National Importance focused on security and strategic education. His vast knowledge and diverse experience make him a valuable asset in the realm of security, risk management, and strategic studies.

Awards
  • Lifetime Achievement Award for contribution to Security and Business Continuity – IFSEC INDIA, 2017
  • Police Special Duty Medal (J & K) -2
  • Commendation and Appreciations by DGP West Bengal, DG CISF, ADG CISF, Jharkhand, DGP
  • Commendation by GOC, Bengal Sub Area
  • Commendation/Roll of Honour for being adjudged ‘All Round Best’ And ‘Best in Outdoor’ during Basic Training at National Industrial Security Academy, Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Certified National Aviation Security Auditor by BCAS, Govt of India
Major Contributions
  • Changing Role of Corporate Security- Convergence of Physical Security with IT
  • ITES Industry: The Big battle for Security and Safety
  • Community Policing Experiment- Partnership of Tata Steel with Police
  • Aviation Security- Achieving Cost Effectiveness
  • Changing Role of Corporate Security Management
  • Enterprise-wide Security- Challenges and Management
  • Indiscipline Activities in CISF- A study
  • Security of Container Yards in Kolkata Port
  • Suicide Attacks on Security Forces- Trends, patterns and Responses
  • Users’ Expectations from the Security Agencies
  • Keynote Speaker and Panelist in several International and National seminars on Corporate Security, Cyber Security, Brand protection, Business Continuity, Fire and Disaster Management since last 25 years