Mumbai, 18 December, 2023 – International SOS, a global leader in health, security risk management, and well-being solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of CT Sadanandan (CTS) as the Senior Advisor for the Indian Subcontinent. In this pivotal role, Mr. Sadanandan will leverage his extensive experience to address complex challenges in travel risk management, Workplace safety, business continuity, Organisation resilience, threat intelligence and duty of care.
Exemplary Leadership Background: As an industry acknowledged thought leader, CTS brings in a wealth of experience of close to four decades in varied roles and responsibilities across diverse industries, the most recent as the Vice President and Head of Corporate Services, BCM & CSR at Tata Communications. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in establishing a robust Business Continuity Management (BCM) framework globally, navigating unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. His leadership was instrumental in ensuring business continuity across 30+ countries, earning recognition at both the group and industry levels. He is also credited with the conceptualization and successful implementation of a Global Emergency Response framework for the organization under the duty of care approach.
CTS has acquired extensive experience in crisis management during a decade long stint with the Indian Army, in the early part of his career wherein he was part of the peace keeping mission in Sri Lanka and with elite National Security Guard (Black Cat Commandos)
A Visionary in Business Continuity: Post his tenure at Tata Communications, Mr Sadanandan founded his firm, C2S, with a mission to share his expertise in capability and competency building through people, process, and technology interventions in workplace services, business continuity, and Corporate Social Responsibility domains.
Thrilled to Welcome a Visionary Leader: Neeraj Balani, Managing Director, International SOS, Indian Subcontinent, expressed his excitement, stating, “CTS is among the best in the Business continuity industry. His widespread knowledge of people, processes, and technology to drive business continuity, coupled with extensive leadership experience, will aid in better assisting clients for a stronger future. We’re thrilled to add him to our roster of excellent experts.”
A Commitment to Excellence: Mr. Sadanandan shared his enthusiasm about joining International SOS, stating, “International SOS is known for providing the most high-quality health and security care to its clients, and I’m pleased to join this team. I look forward to working alongside leading security experts and providing impactful solutions that help protect organizations and, more importantly, their people.”