Ezhil Sundar
Chennai
Summary
Focused and detail-oriented Corporate Security professional with 18+ years of expertise in physical security, risk management, facility protection, and business continuity. Skilled in leading large-scale security operations for global organizations, managing cross-functional teams, and enabling business growth through secure fit-out projects. Accomplished in investigations, audits, HSE compliance, stakeholder engagement, and crisis management. Proven ability to safeguard 45,000+ employees and multi-site operations while aligning with global standards (OSHA, GDPR, HSE).
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director - Physical Security
Teleperformance
06.2025 - Current
- Lead security operations for 13+ facilities across South & East India, safeguarding over 45,000 employees.
- Manage 8 direct reportees (permanent staff) and 44 indirect reportees (vendor personnel).
- Oversee new business security fit-out projects from design to commissioning, embedding compliance, HSE, and resilience.
- Develop and execute regional security strategy aligned with organizational goals, client expectations, and global regulations (OSHA, GDPR, HSE).
- Drive budgeting, vendor partnerships, and security technology deployments (CCTV, biometrics, access control, GSOC upgrades).
- Conduct investigations, audits, and risk assessments, ensuring corrective actions and cascading learnings.
- Act as primary liaison during client audits (BFSI, E-commerce, Automotive) and government inspections.
- Serve as crisis management lead, coordinating with HR, IT, Legal, Infosec, and external agencies.
- Provide regular security intelligence and updates to senior management.
AVP - Corporate Security
BNP Paribas ISPL
Chennai
01.2011 - 06.2025
- Managed physical security for Chennai & Bangalore sites, covering 20,000+ employees.
- Strengthened SOPs, internal controls, transportation safety, and asset protection.
- Directed incident investigations, fraud detection, and security audits.
- Administered security awareness programs, training, and safety drills.
- Managed vendor relationships, procurement, and department budgeting.
- Established liaison with police, municipal authorities, and government bodies for compliance.
- Set up Joint Intelligence & Security Operations Command (2021) integrating legal, criminology, and security teams.
- Recognized with CEO's Award of Excellence (2014) and multiple commendations for crisis management and safety innovation.
Senior Assistant
Sical Logistics
Chennai
06.2010 - 12.2010
- Handled physical security, material management, and facility operations while liaising with port and coastal authorities.
Junior Office Administrator
YCH Logistics
Chennai
06.2009 - 05.2010
- Managed security & facilities for 380,000 sq. ft. warehouses, fleet safety, and risk assessments during new setups.
Senior Helpdesk & Admin Coordinator
MacLellan Integrated Services
Chennai
10.2007 - 04.2009
- Managed VIP transfers, safety training, AMC tracking, and STPI compliance for technical equipment.
Education
Master of Arts - Criminology
Tamil Nadu Open University
ChennaiMBA - Personnel Management
Alagappa University
KaraikudiBachelor of Arts - Criminology
Tamil Nadu Open University
ChennaiBachelor of Science - Computer Application
New College
ChennaiSkills
- Physical Security Leadership
- Crisis Management & Business Continuity
- Risk & Vulnerability Assessments
- Security Policy & SOP Development
- Client & Regulatory Audits
- CCTV, Access Control & GSOC Operations
- Incident Investigation & Reporting
- Vendor & Budget Management
- HSE & Regulatory Compliance
- New Business Security Fit-Out Projects
- Team Leadership & Training
- Stakeholder & Client Engagement
- Team leadership
- Negotiation skills
- Budget management
Certification
- OSHA Certified Safety & Health Committee Member
- ASIRS Certified Corporate Security Management Specialist
- IOSH Certified Workplace Safety & Risk Analyst
Languages
- English, Advanced (C1)
- Tamil, Proficient (C2)
- Malayalam, Beginner (A1)
Personal Information
Title: Director - Physical Security | Corporate Security & Risk Management
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Tamil
Advanced
C1
Malayalam
Beginner
A1
Hindi
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Director - Physical Security
Teleperformance
06.2025 - Current
AVP - Corporate Security
BNP Paribas ISPL
01.2011 - 06.2025
Senior Assistant
Sical Logistics
06.2010 - 12.2010
Junior Office Administrator
YCH Logistics
06.2009 - 05.2010
Senior Helpdesk & Admin Coordinator
MacLellan Integrated Services
10.2007 - 04.2009
Master of Arts - Criminology
Tamil Nadu Open University
MBA - Personnel Management
Alagappa University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Tamil Nadu Open University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Application
New College