Geetali Thakur

Geetali is a Chemical engineer, Gold medallist, University Topper with Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety and MBA in Operations. She is also the first Indian Woman to be qualified as Licentiate Faculty from British Occupational Hygiene Society, UK. She is currently heading the Health, Safety and Environment function for Deccan, Goa site. She has 19 years chemical process industry experience including 10+ years in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and plant operations. She has been part of HSE cultural transformation at a large bulk chemical site that is now recognised as best in class. Her major expertise is in areas of process safety assessment, building inherently safe operations, contractor management, green environment technologies and occupational hygiene. She has also lead Responsible Care and ISO45001: 2018 implementation in her organisation and is a Lead Auditor for ISO45001:2018. She is on board of reputed industry forums including Green Triangle Society, Indian Chemical Council and on EHS Task force of Confederation of Indian Industries. Geetali was awarded Goa State Level “Women at Work Leadership” award by World HRG Congress in 2018. She has been an active speaker at National and International forums on various EHS topics.