Divakar Pandian
Divakar is an outspoken advocate and expert in the areas of business continuity, crisis management, and related capabilities. He provides thought leadership through publications and podcasts, and works with influential corporate entities, organizations, and governments to implement global operational risk frameworks and governance, which ultimately saves lives and jobs while providing societal security.
His ability to benchmark and identify suitable solutions comes from diverse experiences across a range of industries, including nuclear power, aviation, transportation, banking, telecommunications, manufacturing, health, and tourism. He is also passionate about boosting client profitability, talent retention, and efficiency through digital transformation, which informs his approach to identifying, designing, and implementing digital solutions to business continuity and crisis management programs.
Frameworks and training are essential to help people rise to the occasion when managing crises. His favorite projects involve building accessible "Plan B" programs that protect life and safety using limited resources. For example, he has designed crisis command centers for government entities, which were pivotal during the COVID pandemic response.