Summary
Inverroy Crisis Management announces the appointment of VK Gupta as the new Head of Safety and Risk Management. This strategic hire aligns with Inverroy’s mission to expand its resilience services, helping organisations prepare for and protect against disruptive events.
Edinburgh, UK – 17 June 2024 – Inverroy Crisis Management announces the appointment of VK Gupta as the new Head of Safety and Risk Management. This strategic hire aligns with Inverroy’s mission to expand its resilience services, helping organisations prepare for and protect against disruptive events.
With an engineering and operations background and 35 years of global experience in the oil and gas industry, both offshore and onshore, VK brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team. His previous role was Executive Head of HSE & Risk for Genel Energy plc, where he delivered transformational performance improvements for businesses in Iraq, Turkey, and Africa.
Matthew Wardner, Founder and Managing Director of Inverroy, commented on VK’s appointment, saying:
“I founded Inverroy with the goal of supporting businesses to manage their risks and, if the worst occurs, to respond to and recover from emergencies and crises. While we have built an outstanding reputation in emergency response, crisis management, business continuity, and security disciplines, the missing piece has been Safety and Risk Management. I am absolutely delighted to welcome VK Gupta into the Inverroy family as our Head of Safety and Risk Management. His vast experience and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to grow our ability to support our clients’ full range of resilience requirements.
Having worked with VK for ten years, initially as a colleague at Genel Energy and since 2015 as a consultant, I know firsthand the quality of his work and that he will be a great asset to the wider Inverroy team and our clients.”
Inverroy’s expansion into safety and risk management services will complement its existing crisis and continuity and security risk management divisions, striving to help organisations stay robust and resilient in the face of adverse events. The new services offered under VK’s leadership include:
- Safety Leadership
- Behavioural Safety
- Contractor Safety
- Risk Management
- Permit to Work
- Incident Investigation
- HSES Management System
- Audit and Certification
- Performance Improvement
Commenting on his new position within Inverroy, VK said:
“I am thrilled to join such an innovative and dedicated team at Inverroy. Their commitment to providing top-tier resilience solutions to clients is truly inspiring. The opportunity to collaborate with Inverroy’s esteemed clients marks an exciting new chapter in my career.”
Inverroy’s consultancy and training teams have vast experience in leading safety, sustainability, and risk transformation solutions globally. The company partners with businesses to understand their challenges and work collaboratively to build leadership, systems, and culture to manage risks proactively and deliver excellence, aiming to develop learning and high-reliability organisations.
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Notes for Editors
Inverroy Crisis Management is a leading provider of organisational resilience solutions.Founded in 2015, Inverroy has grown from a small team to over 20 industry experts, dedicated to helping organisations prepare for and manage disruptive events effectively. With a focus on comprehensive training, strategic planning, and innovative solutions, Inverroy supports clients worldwide in building robust resilience management frameworks.
Its team of experts work with clients in oil and gas, renewables, construction, education, banking and many other sectors to plan for unpredictable events like supply chain disruptions, system failures, loss of key personnel or loss of access to premises.
For more information
Please contact Rona Young, Marketing Manager, Inverroy Crisis Management.
