Dhanikonda Nageswara Rao
Chief Safety Officer-AMNS Group (India, Indonesia, Dubai) | Ex-Shell Group, GSK, TATA, Dr. Reddy's | Transforming HSE Culture | Business Growth | Production | Innovations | Coach
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India•Surat, Gujarat, India
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A rounded HSE professional by desire & design with demonstrated expertise in leading a corporate HSE function effectively and powering the management systems & processes efficiently. A caring leader that inspires the hearts & minds of people at the frontline to the board rooms to achieve and sustain Goal Zero. A go-getter with perseverance to work with ambiguous and minimal information and complex issues to define, develop and execute step-change improvement programs. A natural integrator capable of collaborating across the boundaries of organization and disciplines to achieve the right outcome. A business growth enabler providing pragmatic, credible, affordable and proactive solutions. Digital savvy and developed digital HSE tools to accelerate change management programs. Individual and team collaborator to deliver high performance globally (Long term - India and Europe; Short term - Middle East, Europe, Africa, UK, Canada, the USA etc.,) Expertise & Skills – HSE&SP Operational Safety Environment Project HSE Management Process Safety Road Safety Contractor HSE Management Construction Safety Social Performance Occupational Health Business & Soft skills Production (Chemicals) People Development Business Partnering Change Management Influencing Other Skills Operational Excellence, CI Digitalisation (HSE)
Career Timeline
- May 2024–Present· 2 yrs 5 mos
- Chief Safety Officer, AMNS India GroupCurrentMay 2024–Present
- Nov 2009–May 2024· 14 yrs 6 mos
- Regional HSE Manager (Europe & Africa)Apr 2023–May 2024
- Senior HSSE&SP CF Specialist - Shell GroupAug 2019–Mar 2023
- Project Manager HSE2018–Jul 2019
- Senior HSE Advisor / ConsultantApr 2017–Dec 2017
- HSSE & SP Control Framework Review ManagerJul 2015–Mar 2017
- HSSE Manager (India)Nov 2009–Jun 2015
- Mar 2004–Nov 2009· 5 yrs 8 mos
- Manager, Environmental Health and SafetyMar 2004–Nov 2009
- Nov 2002–Feb 2004· 1 yr 3 mos
- Dy Manager EHSNov 2002–Feb 2004
- Nov 1999–Oct 2002· 2 yrs 11 mos
- Assistant Manager E&SNov 1999–Oct 2002
- May 1993–Oct 1999· 6 yrs 5 mos
- Environmental Engineer & HoD ProductionMay 1993–Oct 1999
Education
Executive program - Communication Strategies for Corporate Leaders
General Management
Indian Institute of Management, CalcuttaExecutive M Tech (HSE)
Health Safety Environment
UPESBachelor's degree
Civil Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological UniversityExecutive Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management
Environmental Management
University of HyderabadPost Diploma in Environmental Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological UniversityDiploma in Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Andhra Polytechnic