Barry acts as the Advisory Leader of the Board of Advisors to IIRIS. Having an impeccable ability to develop and manage the implementation of effective human, resource, physical, supply chain and information security programs to minimize risk. Barry has assisted many large international companies in assessing and minimizing risk by re-engineering all aspects of their security programs.

His previous experience includes his association with companies like IBM and Pinkerton. As a senior manager and a director at IBM, Barry demonstrated his ability to develop effective programs for workplace violence, information security, physical security, and supply chain security. He is popularly known for having assisted US Customs in the development of their Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism(C-TPAT) post 9/11,and managing Operation Safe Commerce (OSC) for the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma (Operation Safe Commerce was a $40 Million Grant from the US Department of Homeland Security to study and test on nine actual supply chains the best practices and technology to prevent the introduction of weapons of mass destruction).

After a distinguished career at IBM, Barry started a supply chain management consultancy that assisted many large high-tech firms in re-engineering their human resource, physical and supply chain security. Pinkerton recognized his capabilities, and bought his consulting practice and promoted Barry to the position of Vice President. At Pinkerton he developed their supply chain security practice, expanded their employment screening practice and opened Pinkerton India which grew to be their largest international office with over 300 employees in 5 cities in India.

Rodney D. Ryder is a Partner with Scriboard, a full service commercial law firm with cutting edge specialisation in technology, new media and intellectual property laws. He is the author of Guide to Cyber Laws: the Information Technology Act, 2000, E-Commerce, Data Protection and the Internet, the first section-wise analysis of the Indian Information Technology Act, 2000. He is presently Advisor to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Government of India on the implementation of the Information Technology Act, 2000. Mr. Ryder has been nominated as a ‘Leading Lawyer’ in intellectual property, technology, communications and media law by Asia Law, Who’s Who Legal, Asia Legal 500, amongst other International publications. Mr. Ryder has been listed as one of India’s leading lawyers in the ’40 under 45′ study conducted by Who’s Who Legal, United Kingdom.

His second book, Intellectual Property and the Internet [published by LexisNexis] has been acknowledged to be an authoritative work on domain name disputes by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and has been quoted in the first and only judgement by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India on domain names [Satyam Infoway Ltd. v. Sifynet Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; (2004) 6 SCC 145]. He is advisor to the National Internet Exchange of India [NIXI] and a member of the panel of independent and neutral arbitrators with NIXI.

Sanjay acts as the Advisory Leader, Forensics at IIRIS. A Leading “Corporate Seismologist” and Forensic Accounting/Investigations expert, Sanjay has a vast corporate and industry experience in the areas of forensic accounting. His experience includes 71 types of businesses across UK/USA/UAE and India.

Sanjay Dwivedi, F.C.C.A is a UK expat Chartered Certified Accountant and Chartered Quality Institute member. He is also a Certified Information Security Adviser, USA. Before returning back to India after 20 years in UK and 3 years in USA, he served with Deloitte & Touche. During his tenures as Lead Consultant and Corporate Security professional, his stints included partnership in a UK public practice, where he headed the IT enabled services department and acted as an Independent Financial Adviser. He has superior expertise in the setup and operation of diverse businesses across 4 continents and clients, including Go-To-Market Risk reduction for Start Ups, MNC’s, UK Healthcare Industry and USA Real Estate development.

After returning to India in 2000, he served as Executive Director Corporate/Risk with Indian MNC Punj Lloyd, and Chief Marketing Officer and Turnaround CEO at Spectranet. He has direct executive management experience with M & A and has handled several reverse Mergers, De-Mergers, IPO and accounting forensics cases for MNC’s. He has co-founded a diversified global corporate venture firm in association with international startups in the fields of BPO, Pilot Training, and Serviced Offices. Since 2009, he provides his consultancy to a lot of Startups and Turnarounds from overseas and India.

He has worked as Interim Manager CFO/COO/CEO and Lead Consultant with global ‘corporate risk management’ MNC’s and is their go-to Forensics Lead/Corporate trainer. As part of his advisory & mentoring services, he teaches Finance and Accounting Forensics related subjects to a global audience online. He is a top rated trainer at India’s largest Financial Training Institute for MNC clients – The Institute of Chartered Accountants India’s CPE. He is also an Adjunct Prof. at Christ University and has conducted workshop in Niche Consulting at IIM-B.

Col. Kavil Mohan, a retired Army Special Forces veteran with 28 years of experience at both national and international levels, including six years in the upper echelon of the United Nations. He has worked across various global locations- He was the security head for Accenture and the global head for security for WIPRO. He is a visionary with a practical outlook of proceedings. During his service, he handled an array of responsibilities involving strategic planning, program implementation, security management, operational logistics planning, business continuity. 

He has experience in Geo-Strategy and South Asian conflict analysis. His experience also includes working with the civil administration at the national level and with international and diplomatic staff at the global level. 

During his military service, he was decorated four times for gallantry, distinguished service, exemplary leadership, and dedication to the organization. This included the country’s third-highest gallantry award Vir Chakra and he was also awarded the highest even civil award presented by Govt of Afghanistan to a Foreigner.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

Masters in Defense Studies | M. Phil. in Management and Security Studies.

INDUSTRY/SOCIETY CONTRIBUTION

Successfully leading a United Nations project as Programme Director with multiple stakeholders on the disarmament of illegal armed groups in Afghanistan. The programme delivery was commended by the Government of Afghanistan for successfully disbanding 900 illegal armed groups.

He was very closely involved in drafting the Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration program which is now being implemented across the country to deal with Militants/Taliban willing to lay down their arms and join the mainstream.

He has served with India’s premier anti-terrorist and anti-hijacking unit, National Security Guards. Has been a Consultant to the National Security Council, Government of India and assisted in preparation of strategic advisory papers on security aspects in South Asia.

Ambassador Gurjit Singh joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1980 and in 37 years of service has served in many different countries. He is well known as a business-friendly diplomat, who has often implemented developmental programmes and expanded India’s outreach. The widening of the scope of India’s perspective in those countries have benefited from his dedication to culture, trade, investment and other popular engagements. He has published and authored the books such as, “The Abalone Factor: An overview of the India-Japan Business Relations” ,“The Injera and the Parantha: Enhancing the Ethio-India Relationship” ,“Masala Bumbu: Enhancing the India-Indonesia Partnership” and "Opportunity Beckons: Adding Momentum to the Indo-German Partnership"

On graduation from the National Defence Academy and the Indian Military Academy he was commissioned into the Parachute Regiment in 1975. He has had his normal share of postings to various Military stations, including the extreme high altitude areas of Leh-Ladakh and a short stint with Headquarters Delhi Area where he independently handled allotment of accommodation, legal, administrative and ceremonial issues of the Delhi Area.

Garry acts as the President to IIRIS. A Six Sigma Green Belt, he is a risk management professional par excellence. With vast experience in setting up and monitoring ERM, intelligence networks, governance, compliance and risk mitigation framework, he has earned unique understanding and aptitude to seamlessly stitch strategy and on ground implementation. Garry is also the Director to ICSS (www.icssindia.org) and board advisor to many other organizations.

During his tenures as a consultant and a corporate professional, Garry worked on numerous labyrinth assignments involving data crunching, assessments, forensics, fact presentation and interviews. While working on many sensitive extortion, kidnap, and high end corporate fraud cases; Garry, through intelligent and practical advice solved complex situations while ensuring economic sense for the client’s business. One of his achievements has been the successful execution of the responsibility of Taj Mahal’s security which was bestowed upon him during one of the high threat times in India.

Apart from his technical expertise, Garry imbibes in himself the quest for innovation, training and communication. He has innovated new practices and written papers on subjects such as NPA Management, risk management, white collar crime etc.

Sagarika acts as the Head, Gulf and Africa to IIRIS and comes armed with both legal and risk mitigation strategies. She has a niche experience in risk and investigative practice and has worked on diverse engagements dealing with fraud investigations, financial analytical services, integrity due diligence, strategic business intelligence, commercial due diligence and brand protection. Her area of expertise includes Insider Threat Mapping and NPA Management with diverse models of investigative and risk advisory being formulated by her in association with various national organizations and regulators. She has also trained over 500 bank officers in the last one year in areas of Due Diligence and NPA Early Warning tracking. She is also trained and certified in the Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation by Reid and Associates, Illinois, Chicago.

Satyagopal Bhanja is a distinguished professional with over two decades of experience in risk management, internal audit, and corporate governance. Armed with a master’s degree in commerce and business administration, Satyagopal's academic foundation is complemented by a diverse skill set acquired through extensive industry exposure and continuous learning. His journey in the corporate world began with roles at prominent companies The early experiences equipped him with invaluable insights into risk Management, Internal Audit Management and Corporate governance laying the groundwork for his future endeavors. His diverse experience across sectors such as manufacturing, hospitality, and oil and gas reflects his versatility and adaptability in navigating dynamic business environments.

Kunal Bhogal is a SABRE Registered Professional and acts as the Chief Design Officer for IIRIS and oversees Design, Engineering and Technology for the company. He has been in digital technologies and security industry for over 20 years, and specializes in risk based design, operational automation, data analytics and digital transformation projects.

Having worked with leading technology and consulting firms in the past, Kunal’s expertise helps small, medium as well as large corporations in implementing their corporate security and safety policies through infrastructure management, operational planning and project execution. His expertise in risk assessment and risk mitigation through carefully tailored auditing procedures caters to the needs across business functions and across industry verticals. Kunal is proficient in bringing about value engineering and derive economic efficiencies in the design elements as well as project implementation. He has overseen business continuity & integration aspects of large companies while consolidating their security & safety assets on ground. In his last assignment in the Middle East, Kunal served as a security design consultant with FIFA and worked on stadiums and large infrastructure projects in the Middle East. He has managed large security implementation projects such as one for major international airports – both in India and Middle East.

A commendable trainer, Kunal serves as an instructor of Industrial Security Management at the World Institute of Security Enhancement (USA) and has been involved in delivering training programs to large oil and energy corporations in the Middle East. An avid adventure enthusiast, Kunal spends some of his spare time camping and working with NGOs on Sustainable projects.

Prasanth Mallya brings over nineteen years of experience in profit center management, key account management, and project management to his role as Vice President-Security Design at IIRIS Consulting Services. With a strong technical background and a track record of driving business growth, Prasanth leads strategic efforts in developing tailored security solutions for clients while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Known for his client-centric approach and adept leadership, he guides teams toward delivering innovative security solutions and implementing digital transformation initiatives, positioning IIRIS Consulting Services for continued success.