Dhanikonda Nageswara Rao

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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Experience33+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

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

Professional employment history
  • May 2024–Present· 2 yrs 5 mos
    • Chief Safety Officer, AMNS India GroupCurrent
      May 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 Group
      Aug 2019–Mar 2023
    • Project Manager HSE
      2018–Jul 2019
    • Senior HSE Advisor / Consultant
      Apr 2017–Dec 2017
    • HSSE & SP Control Framework Review Manager
      Jul 2015–Mar 2017
    • HSSE Manager (India)
      Nov 2009–Jun 2015
  • Mar 2004–Nov 2009· 5 yrs 8 mos
    • Manager, Environmental Health and Safety
      Mar 2004–Nov 2009
  • Nov 2002–Feb 2004· 1 yr 3 mos
    • Dy Manager EHS
      Nov 2002–Feb 2004
  • Nov 1999–Oct 2002· 2 yrs 11 mos
    • Assistant Manager E&S
      Nov 1999–Oct 2002
  • May 1993–Oct 1999· 6 yrs 5 mos
    • Environmental Engineer & HoD Production
      May 1993–Oct 1999

Education

Executive program - Communication Strategies for Corporate Leaders

General Management

Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

Executive M Tech (HSE)

Health Safety Environment

UPES

Bachelor's degree

Civil Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management

Environmental Management

University of Hyderabad

Post Diploma in Environmental Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering

Andhra Polytechnic

SSC

Zilla Parishad High School

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Skills & Expertise

20 of 20 skills
Risk AssessmentSafety Management SystemsChange ManagementEnvironmental PolicySustainable DevelopmentQuality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE)Workplace SafetyRisk ManagementOccupational HealthHAZOPHAZOP StudyEHSConstruction ManagementISO 14001Hazardous Waste ManagementIncident InvestigationManufacturingAccident InvestigationSustainabilityRegulatory Compliance