Jidesh Krishnan

About Jidesh Krishnan

Security leader with 23+ years of experience across defense and large multinational corporate environments, specializing in enterprise security strategy, executive protection, risk management, crisis response, and business continuity. Proven ability to protect critical assets, senior leadership, and operations in high-risk, zero-incident environments.Former Commissioned Officer, Indian Army, with leadership experience in counter-terrorism operations, physical security, emergency response, investigations, and operational risk management. Served as Chief Operating Officer of an Engineer unit and Senior Psychological Evaluator (Services Selection Board), responsible for leadership assessment, talent evaluation, operational planning, and people risk mitigation.Currently Head of Security – Reliance Industries, leading multi-site security operations across critical facilities, including the Chairman’s Office. Accountable for corporate security governance, executive protection programs, access control, CCTV and surveillance systems, vendor management, audits, compliance, and stakeholder coordination. Delivered zero security incidents through strong SOPs, technology integration, and management of high-performance teams.Core Competencies - Enterprise & Corporate Security | Physical Security & Asset Protection | Executive Protection & Travel Security | Risk Assessment & Threat Analysis | Crisis Management & Incident Response | Business Continuity & Emergency Management | Investigations & Government / Law-Enforcement Liaison | Security Operations Center (SOC) Oversight | Access Control, CCTV & Security Systems | Policy, SOPs, Audits & Compliance | Vendor & Contract Security Management | Team Leadership, Training & Capability Building |Actively exploring VP / Head of Security / Director – Corporate Security roles within MNCs, BFSI, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, and global capability centers, where security strategy must align tightly with business, reputation, and leadership protection.

Experience

1. Head of Security

   Reliance Industries Limited

   Sep 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Leading end-to-end security operations across 12 sites, including the Chairman’s critical operational base. Accountable for the safety and security of people, assets, infrastructure, and high-profile tenants. Directing multi-site security teams, risk mitigation, incident response, and stakeholder coordination to ensure uninterrupted business continuity.

Education

• Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

  DGMP, Business Administration and Management, General

• College of Military Engineering (CME), Pune

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech