The prestigious 2nd edition of BW Security World 40 Under 40 Awards acknowledges the contributions of talented security professionals under the age of 40 who have made significant contributions to the field of Indian private security sector
BW Security World recognized the visionaries shaping the future of security. Held on March 11th at The Park Hotel, CP, New Delhi, to celebrate excellence.BW Security World, in association with BW Businessworld, celebrated the outstanding contributions of security professionals at the ‘BW Security World 40 Under 40 Awards (2nd Edition)’ on March 11th at The Park Hotel, CP, New Delhi.This year’s theme, ‘Celebrating the NextGen: 40 Visionaries Under 40,’ honoured the trailblazers shaping the future of the security industry.
The prestigious 2nd edition of BW Security World 40 Under 40 Awards acknowledges the contributions of talented security professionals under the age of 40 who have made significant contributions to the field of Indian private security sector. It includes the officials from physical security, IT security, cybersecurity, & others – to commemorate the leaders of tomorrow!
BW Security World 40 Under 40 Awards Jury Panel 2025
Co-Jury Chair: Maj. Manjit Ranjan, Founder & Global Chairman, Tenon Group of Companies
Co-Jury Chair: Rajeev Sharma, Country MD, G4S Corporate Services (India)
Co-Jury Chair: Dr Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor in Chief, BW Businessworld & Founder at Exchange4Media
Kalyan Bose, President, British Business Group
Daksha Bharadwaj, B.Arch, AIIA-Architect, Environment Planner & Interior Designer Partner, Bharadwaj Bharadwaj & Associates, Founder Trustee, Dr Satyakam Bharadwaj Vedic Research Foundation
Dr. (Prof) Harsh Wardhan, CEO, BW Security World, Former Group MD, G4S & CEO Securitas
Prof. (Capt) SB Tyagi, Chief Councillor, ICISSM
Col Samrendra Mohan Kumar, Co-Founder & MD, MitKat Advisory
Rupal Sinha, President, BVG India
Amit Dubey, Author & National Security Expert
Gurpawan Singh, President, IIRIS Consulting
Veena Gupta LIB, Founder-MD, Seam Risk Solutions
Saurabh Bareja, Director Global Physical Security, Concentrix
Rekha Gairola, Global Leader, Safety & Security
Col. Shakti Rana, Head Personnel Security (Global), Nokia
Capt. Vikas Yadav, CSP, AVSEC, Head Security, PVR INOX
Judging Criteria
The judges were selected based on their leadership skills, experience, achievements, and eventful contributions made in the security industry.
Winners
| Sr. No. | Name | Organisation | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avanish Dubey | Birla Corporation Limited | Head Security |
| 2 | Bhagyashree Prakash Girme | Group 5 Security Services | Executive Partner |
| 3 | Dharambir Singh | Coke Business – Vedanta Limited | Chief Security Officer |
| 4 | Kanishk Gaur | Athenian Tech Pvt Ltd | CEO |
| 5 | Lt Cdr Vijayshankar | Wipro | Senior Manager – Security Operations |
| 6 | Lt. Bhaskar Shukla | Vatika Group | General Manager |
| 7 | Major Sadhna Singh | Niti Aayog | Consultant |
| 8 | Major Vivek Ranjan | Suzlon | Head of Admin & Security, OMS |
| 9 | Nand Kishore Bhatt | Nayara Energy Limited | Head Investigations & GM-Compliance & Security |
| 10 | Nikhil Sharma | Emirates Airlines | Security Supervisor |
| 11 | Padma Priya V | Indium Software (India) Pvt Ltd | Associate Vice President |
| 12 | Prarthana Basu | Experian | Corporate Security Specialist |
| 13 | Ravinder Kumar | Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport | Director Safety & Security |
| 14 | Sanjeev Yadav | Wipro | Senior Executive |
| 15 | Shreyans Vasa | Suprema Inc. | Country Manager & Director |
| 16 | ShyamMohan Tiwari | Ancile Facility Solutions Pvt Ltd | Founder |
| 17 | Sushil Kathait | We Work India | Senior Lead Security |
| 18 | Uplabdhi Singh | Revvity | Application Security Specialist |
| 19 | Vijay Hudda | Adani Enterprises | Senior Manager |
| 20 | Vinit Shah | Saviynt | Vice President, Products |
| 21 | Thamodharan Subbarao | Colt Technology Services India | Regional Security Manager India, Asia & Japan |
These professionals are not just security experts; they are leaders shaping policies, integrating advanced technologies, and enhancing resilience in a fast-changing world.
The Future Of Security Leadership
As security risks grow, the industry needs innovative and proactive leaders who can anticipate threats, adapt strategies, and implement cutting-edge solutions. The BW Security World 40 Under 40 Awards celebrate these individuals and inspire the next generation of security professionals.
With this annual recognition, BW Security World continues its mission to honor excellence and encourage future leaders in security. Here’s to the visionaries securing a safer and stronger tomorrow!
