MR. DEPENDRA PATHAK
An accomplished Indian Police Service officer, with over three decades of experience in various high-stakes roles within law enforcement and government administration. His career includes pivotal leadership positions in law enforcement, and a significant tenure in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. As a part of the latter role, he oversaw project execution and provided strategic direction for Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Management activities, played a crucial role in policy implementation and served as an international representative at multiple global forums. He has an extensive experience of Oil and gas Industry including framing government policies/bidding/policy implementations/ international representation. He has also served as the government nominated Board Director on the Engineers India Ltd. (EIL) Board and managed major Oil Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs.). The Indian Police experience made him a thorough leader and crisis management expert apart from providing community service & safety/decision making approach/Innovation in all spheres.
AREA OF EXPERTIES
- Law Enforcement & Policing
- Administration
- Petroleum Policy Development & Analysis
- General Policy Development & Analysis
- Strategic Planning & Implementation
Professional Experience Petroleum:
- Crisis Management
- Project Management
- International Representation & Diplomacy
- Public Safety & Security Infrastructure
- Leadership & Mentorship
Education and Credentials :
- M.Sc. (Chemistry) from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
- M. Phil. in Environmental Sciences from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
- Indian Police Service, AGMUT, Batch of 1990
National Awards :
- Awarded Police Medal for Meritorious Service on the occasion of Independence Day, 2008.
- Awarded President Police Medal for Distinguished Service on the occasion of Republic Day, 2015.
