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Ganesh Joshi

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Security Manager at SOMIKA Mining Company SARL who strengthened security across a 150 sq. km mining concession.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm willing to relocate internationally and am open to national and international assignments.

At SOMIKA Mining Company SARL, I defined and executed security strategy across a 150 sq. km mining concession, integrating risk management with operational priorities. I also strengthened incident management and coordinated with operations, HSE, logistics, government, and law enforcement.

At African Industries Group, I managed security, administration, and transport operations in a large industrial plant, including security policies and CCTV and access control integration. Earlier, I served as a Soldier (Instructor/Trainer) in the Indian Army, training officers and recruits in security, leadership, and intelligence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Security Manager (Site Head)

Somika Mining Company SARL (VinMart Group)

Aug 2024 - Jun 2026 (1 year 10 months)

Provide executive leadership for all security functions across a large-scale mining operation, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and international standards. Defined and executed a site-wide security strategy covering a 150 sq. km mining concession.

Security Operations Risk Management Incident Management Crisis Response Governance Stakeholder Management Community Engagement Training CCTV Access Control

Site Administrator - Facilities & Transport Manager

Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Co. Ltd (SEEPCO

Apr 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 4 months)

Oversaw integrated site services, aligning administration, logistics, and facility operations with business continuity and cost-efficiency goals. Directed fleet and transport strategy to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective personnel and material movement.

Site Administration Facilities Management Fleet Management Transportation Logistics Procurement Vendor Management Inventory Control Canteen Management Establishing Agreements With The Community Compliance

Administration, Transportation & Security Manager

African Industries Group

Jan 2018 - Mar 2022 (4 years 2 months)

Held full accountability for security, administration, and transport operations within a large industrial environment. Directed multi-functional teams across security, logistics, and administration, ensuring alignment with organizational performance targets.

Security Management Administration Transportation Team Leadership Policy Development SOPs Compliance CCTV Access Control Cost Optimization Fleet Inventory Control Negotiation

Maritime Security Team Leader

MNG LLC (UK-Based Operations)

Aug 2013 - Oct 2017 (4 years 2 months)

Provided leadership in high-risk maritime environments, ensuring the safety of vessels, crew, and cargo. Commanded security operations in piracy-prone regions, making real-time strategic decisions under high-pressure conditions.

Maritime Security Anti Piracy Risk Assessment Team Leadership Training Compliance International Regulatory Guidelines

Security Officer - Diplomatic Protective Services

SOC LLC (US Embassy Operations)

Nov 2011 - May 2013 (1 year 6 months)

Supported high-level diplomatic security operations in a volatile environment, ensuring mission continuity and personnel safety. Conducted strategic threat assessments and contributed to operational planning and risk mitigation strategies.

Diplomatic Security Threat Assessment Risk Mitigation Incident Reporting Reconnaissance Coordination

Soldier (Instructor/Trainer)

Indian Army

Apr 1994 - Feb 2011 (16 years 10 months)

Developed and delivered training programs in security operations, leadership, and crisis response. Served over 16 years in diverse operational environments, specializing in counter-insurgency, high-altitude, and desert operations.