Gopinath Vasudevan

Lead-compliance & Governance @Rpm Performance Coatings Group, Inc

Coimbatore, IN

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) leader with 9+ years of proven expertise in driving end-to-end compliance, auditing, quality assurance, risk management, and process excellence across diverse industries. Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001 (QMS) and ISO 14001 (EMS), with internal auditor experience in ISO 45001 (HSE). Also certified in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) and ISO for enterprise risk management.Expert in designing and leading robust GRC frameworks aligned with global standards, ensuring adherence to regulations while promoting operational excellence. Skilled in conducting internal audits, managing external certification cycles, tracking KPIs, and leading management review meetings (MRM). Strong focus on closing compliance gaps, implementing internal controls (especially in finance and operations), and enhancing overall efficiency.Experienced in supplier development and conducting supplier audits to improve quality and performance across the supply chain. Champion of ESG strategy and reporting aligned with GRI, IRFS, and TCFD, while integrating HSE practices across business functions.Proficient in using audit insights, risk assessments, and customer feedback (e.g, NPS) to drive corrective and preventive actions, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, transparency, and stakeholder trust.Key Skills & Tools:ISO 9001 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · Internal Audit · Supplier Development · ESG Reporting · Enterprise Risk Management (ISO · QMS & HSE · Lean Six Sigma · Governance · Compliance Frameworks · 7 QC Tools · VDA 6.3 Awareness · Management Review Meetings · NPS Analysis · Process Improvement · Document Control · Root Cause Analysis

Alagappa Chettiar College of Enginnering and Technology

Bachelor's Degree, mechanical engineering