SUBHASH CHANDRAN THALAPILLY

Health and Safety professional with extensive experience managing high-consequence risks in complex operational environments, aspiring to pursue a role in Enterprise Risk Management. Strong background in structured risk assessment, risk governance, contractor and third-party risk oversight, and senior leadership engagement. Proven ability to translate operational and safety risks into enterprise-level risk insights aligned with organizational objectives and risk appetite. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with NEBOSH qualifications and ISO 31000-aligned risk management training, bringing a disciplined, systems-based approach to risk-informed decision-making.

• Certified Safety Professional, BCSP March 2021 – March 2026
• International Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health, NEBOSH May 2019 – Present
• Human Factors in Design and Operations, Risktec October 2024 – October 2030
• Certificate in Bowtie Risk Management, Risktec November 2024
• Dangerous Goods Regulations GCAA FIT 4.1D, GCAA March 2021 – May 2025
• Certified Accident Incident Investigator, Airport Council International July 2019
• Advanced Safety Management System, Airport Council International October 2019

• Engineered a comprehensive health and safety risk management framework for airport operations, enhancing risk visibility and strengthening compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Collaborated with the wider airport community during the pandemic response during COVID-19 in a rapidly evolving environment, implementing adaptive health and safety measures that safeguarded employees and ensured business continuity. Worked closely with regulators to align protocols with dynamic guidelines, provided critical support during the recovery phase, and facilitated a seamless transition back to full operations. Played a key role in reintegrating the returning workforce, ensuring their safety and well-being while maintaining operational resilience.
• Spearheaded initiatives that led the airport to receive prestigious health and safety accolades from the British Safety Council and RoSPA, recognizing excellence in safety standards and operational risk management.
• Integrated health and safety into the airport’s emergency response plan, formally inducting it in 2021 to enhance emergency preparedness and resilience. Led subsequent testing and continuous improvements, ensuring alignment with best practices and regulatory requirements. This initiative strengthened the airport’s ability to manage crises effectively, improved compliance with safety regulations, and reinforced a proactive safety culture across operations.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive process for the safe handling of lithium-ion batteries within airport premises, addressing a significant risk to aircraft and airport operations. This initiative, involving multiple stakeholders in handling operations, enhanced safety protocols and regulatory compliance. Recognized by Dubai Police, the process has been in effect since 2022, reinforcing risk mitigation and operational safety across the airport.
• Implemented data-driven safety initiatives aimed at reducing passenger injuries, leveraging analytics to identify risk areas and deploy targeted interventions. Successfully achieved a more than 20% reduction in passenger injuries over the past three years, enhancing passenger safety and overall airport experience.
• Developed the Code of Practice system for airport operations, establishing a best practice-based framework for creating guidelines on key material topics. This initiative enhanced regulatory compliance, standardized safety protocols, and fostered a proactive safety culture, ensuring consistent and effective risk management across all operational areas.
• Led the investigation of major incidents at the airport including root cause analysis and corrective action planning, to prevent recurrence and drive continuous improvement.