BCI Board Nominee Spotlight: Sanjay Vijayaraghavan KV MBCI
Full name: Sanjay Vijayarghavan
Membership grade: MBCI
Country of residence: India
Professional role: Global head of business continuity and resilience
About the nominee
Sanjay KV is a seasoned business continuity and resilience leader with over a decade of experience in the IT services sector. He served as a Committee Member of the BCI Chennai Chapter from 2015 to 2019, where he helped shape the local resilience community through knowledge-sharing sessions, panel discussions, and strategic event planning.
Over the past year, Sanjay has mentored more than 50 aspiring professionals and students, judged global BCI awards, and actively supported BCI Chennai Chapter activities as a moderator and facilitator. His voluntary contributions have strengthened professional standards, fostered talent, and promoted BCI values across India.
Sanjay’s connection to BCI is deep and ongoing - he continues to advocate for certification, best practices, and community engagement. Motivated by a passion for resilience and a commitment to developing future leaders, Sanjay seeks to bring his practical experience, collaborative spirit, and global perspective to the BCI board. He aims to drive innovation, inclusivity, and professional growth for members worldwide, ensuring the institute remains at the forefront of business continuity and organizational resilience.
Any prior board governance experience?
- Role: Committee Member, BCI Chennai Chapter
- Duration: 2015 to 2019
- Relevant Contributions: - Co-organized quarterly knowledge-sharing sessions for BCM practitioners from BFSI, IT, and manufacturing sectors.
- Facilitated panel discussions and local meetups to promote collaboration among continuity professionals in South India.
- Represented the IT services sector, increasing awareness of BCI standards, certification pathways, and practical adoption of the Good Practice Guidelines (GPG).
- Contributed to strategic agenda and speaker curation for regional events.
- Continued post-committee engagement through mentoring, advocacy for BCI membership, and promotion of BCI events.
- Additional Voluntary Governance Support (Past 12 Months): - Provided voluntary support to BCI Chennai Chapter activities as a moderator, event planner, and discussion facilitator. - Supported current board members as a backup and promoted chapter events through professional networks.
Why serve on the BCI Board?
I am motivated by a passion for building resilient organizations and empowering the next generation of continuity professionals. My experience spans the IT services sector, where I have led global BCM programs and contributed to industry standards.
As a former Committee Member of the BCI Chennai Chapter, I helped drive knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and professional development across South India. Over the past year, I have mentored more than 50 aspiring professionals, served as a judge for the BCI Global Awards for the last two years, and actively supported BCI chapter events and community engagement.
I bring a practical, collaborative approach and a global perspective, shaped by hands-on experience and deep involvement with BCI standards and initiatives. I seek to contribute to the Board by championing innovation, inclusivity, and professional growth, ensuring BCI remains a dynamic and supportive platform for its members.
I am excited by the opportunity to help shape BCI’s strategic direction and future, fostering a stronger, more connected resilience community worldwide.
What skills and experience do you bring to the board?
- Leadership & Governance:
- Global Head of Business Continuity & Resilience at LTIMindtree, leading strategic BCM initiatives and a team of 15 experts plus 2000+ BCM role players.
- Former Committee Member, BCI Chennai Chapter (2015–2019), with hands-on governance, event planning, and community engagement experience.
- Extensive experience in program governance, policy definition, and strategic alignment across multiple global organizations.
- Industry Expertise:
- Over two decades in business continuity, resilience, crisis management, IT disaster recovery, and risk management within top IT services firms (LTIMindtree, Cognizant, TCS).
- Led global BCM program implementations, achieving ISO22301 certification for 51 delivery centers worldwide.
- Managed critical incidents (pandemics, floods, ransomware, cyclones) with proven operational excellence.
- Business & Financial Acumen:
- Developed and managed BCM contract obligation processes, client audit programs, and compliance frameworks.
- Implemented AI-enabled risk assessment tools for client audit management, enhancing transparency and resilience assurance.
- Professional Recognition:
- Winner of multiple industry awards, including Global Business Continuity Resilience Manager of the Year (CIR Magazine, UK) and BCI Global/Regional Team Awards.
- Served as Global BCI Awards Judge (2024 & 2025), contributing to the recognition of resilience excellence worldwide.
- Training, Mentoring & Thought Leadership:
- Led BCM awareness campaigns, training programs, and mentoring initiatives for professionals and students.
- Contributor to BCI thought leadership, supporting the next generation of continuity professionals.
- Certifications:
- Member of Business Continuity Institute (MBCI) UK Mar 2013
- ISO 42001 Lead Implementer Training Nov 25 – 29, 2024
- ISO 31000:2018 Certified Risk Management Professional Aug 28 – 30, 2024
- Organizational Resilience Training Feb 23 – 24, 2024
- Business Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting Core Training Dec 20, 2023
- Certificated IT Disaster Recovery Specialist Dec 26 – 29, 2022
- ISO22301:2019 Lead Auditor Dec 27 – 31, 2021
- CDPSE April 2021
- PRINCE2 Practitioner Dec 2015
- ITIL V3 Expert Nov 2015
- ISO 22301:2012 Lead Implementer (Exemplary) Oct 2015
- Certified Internal Relationship Information Security Auditor Oct 2012
- Certified Internal Project Auditor for TCS IT Infrastructure Projects Nov 2010
- Business Excellence Leadership Program (BELP) Mar 2014
- Business Excellence Program for Practitioners (BEPP) May 2013
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certified Aug 2012
- Planning and Organizing Essentials: Smart Manager Sept 2011
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