Crisis & Risk Intelligence Leader
With over 30 years of experience in corporate security across industries including hospitality, banking, and media, Prashant Nayak brings a distinguished record of building resilient security frameworks and leading large, multi-regional teams. For the past 16 years, he has been at the helm of The Walt Disney Company’s security operations across the APAC region, serving as Vice President – Global Security.
In this role, he led comprehensive programs in security operations, crisis management, incident response, emergency preparedness, investigations, and intelligence, integrating technology and innovation to enhance organizational resilience. His leadership has been instrumental in developing secure-by-design systems that protect people, assets, and reputation across dynamic environments.
Prashant’s career reflects a deep commitment to strategic collaboration. He has partnered with academic institutions, private enterprises, government agencies, and law enforcement bodies to build security ecosystems that anticipate and mitigate emerging risks. His work has consistently emphasized preparedness, agility, and the cultivation of a strong security culture within organizations.
A recognized voice in strategic security management, he continues to advocate for innovation-driven, intelligence-led approaches that strengthen business continuity and operational integrity.
Academic and Professional Credentials
- Bachelor’s of Commerce, Economics, University of Mumbai
- M.A Strategic Studies, Counter Terrorism Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
- Advanced Computing for Executives School of Computing, National University of Singapore
- Certificate of Terrorism Studies, RSIS