Business Continuity through Security Intelligence
Col Praveen Sharma (Retd), a decorated former officer of the Indian Army, is a strategic leader with over two decades of experience spanning risk management, intelligence-led operations, cybersecurity, and compliance governance. Recognized with a Gallantry Award (Mentioned-in-Dispatches) and Unit Citations, he has built his career on protecting critical assets, strengthening governance structures, and leading teams through high-stakes challenges with integrity and foresight.
Throughout his distinguished career, Praveen has led sensitive operations, overseen critical audits, and guided investigations that safeguarded national interests and organizational assets.
His expertise extends across enterprise risk management, forensic investigations, regulatory compliance, and business continuity planning, where he combined investigative rigor with a strategic lens to safeguard organizational interests. Having overseen operations across volatile environments, he is adept at anticipating risks, designing preventive frameworks, and aligning diverse stakeholders toward cohesive outcomes.
Beyond his operational achievements, Praveen has been instrumental in fostering organizational resilience by integrating data analytics, investigative forensics, and compliance frameworks into decision-making. His leadership philosophy emphasizes operational excellence, disciplined execution, and the cultivation of trust and transparency. He is widely respected for his ability to translate complex risk landscapes into actionable strategies that enable sustainable growth.
Academically strengthened by an Executive MBA from IIFT, professional certifications in Lean Six Sigma, Cybersecurity, Cyber Law, and Financial Management, and empanelment as a Qualified Independent Director with the Institute of Directors, he brings a rare blend of strategic foresight, regulatory insight, and leadership depth. His expertise spans risk analysis, compliance frameworks, crisis management, and cross-sectoral governance.
An advocate of operational excellence, Praveen combines disciplined leadership, adaptability, and a results-oriented approach, positioning him as a trusted advisor for organizations seeking resilience, integrity, and sustainable growth.
Academic and Professional Credentials
- Qualified Independent Director – Empanelled with Institute of Directors
- Executive MBA with international perspective – Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (DU)
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – The Grant Thornton
- PGD HRM – Symbiosis
- Certified Cyber Blue Professional – The Hacker Central
- Certification in Cyber Law – Indian Law Institute, Delhi
- Certification in Labor Law – Institute of Legal & Management Studies
- Certification in Financial Management – AJ NIFM & Symbiosis
- Certification in Counselling Techniques – Symbiosis
Industry Contributions
Subject Matter Expert – Risk Mitigation Strategies, Security Audits and Crisis Management.
Security Intelligence Analyst – Military Intelligence Operations & Sensitive Investigations