UAE Branch

NOMINEE PROFILES
UAE Branch AGM 2018/19 elections

Juby Alexander CMIOSH

Secretary and Executive Committee Member

I am Chartered Member of IOSH having diversified and considerable experience in the

various sectors of Health and Safety in the GCC and possess a strong passion and
commitment in health and safety domain. Having worked in the role of Secretary in the UAE
branch 2016-2018, i have performed as required by the role assigned. My present role in my
job at a governmental organisation in Abu Dhabi, UAE, further adds to my already existing
experience across various aspects of health and safety in the region. In the past 2 years i
have bettered my understanding on IOSH policies relating my role and bound by the Code of
Conduct. I have, with the support of fellow committee members done as much pragmatically
possible to work towards the IOSH strategy for the year 2017-2018.I have ensured that my
CPD is up-to-date and tried to keep up with the IOSH branch meetings and conferences. I
advocate the opinion that i can contribute my skills, time and energy to promote occupational
safety and health in the region UAE and thereby accomplish the IOSH initiatives for the next
year 2018-2019.

Akhil Ananthakrishnan GRAD

Communications Coordinator and Executive Committee Member

There are a few different skills that I feel contribute to my ability to fulfil this position. While
working in my current and previous positions, I have worked to strengthen my
communication abilities. Not only am I able to properly convey points to various people in
ways in which they can understand, but I also realize the importance of listening to others for
comprehension, so that my words may be most effective.

I find that the best way to tackle important assignments is to work backwards, in a sense. I
envision what the project should ideally look like in the end, then I formulate a plan to
achieve that goal.

Ajaya Prasad B CMIOSH

Executive Committee Member

Being a Chartered Member for the past several years, I have been mentoring a number of
occupational health and safety professionals to achieve their professional objectives. I was
an executive committee member of UAE Branch during 2016-2017 and trust that my duties

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were delivered responsibly. If I am selected this year, I will be assisting the branch in
developing its members to achieve their CPD requirements as well as assisting the branch in
its day to day activities.

Ahmed El Hadidi GRAD

Executive Committee Member

I am simply continuing my role.

Elengovan Irwin CMIOSH

Executive Committee Member

I think that my current experience in the high risk industry and the way I have developed my
skill set on OSH make a good match this role. I am confident to organize, coordinate with
team and motivate every member to add value for the committee.

Karthikaipavai Kanakarajan CMIOSH

Executive Committee Member

I believe that volunteering is one way to give back to the world of safety and health outside
work and with my pragmatic perspective I look forward to support and contribute to the IOSH
UAE.

Mark Leary CMIOSH

Vice Chair and Executive Committee Member

I believe I would be a suitable candidate for Vice Chair due to being self-motivated and my
ability of promoting, supporting and instilling a Health and Safety culture across peers,
colleagues and all types of stakeholders within the UAE.

I would relish the opportunity to collaborate, support and promote the IOSH UAE branch
strategy and values, not only to complement the UAE committee and its members but in
order to drive the Work 2022 campaign. I would look to create links with IOSH UK through
the Middle East Vice President to supplement support to the IOSH UAE branch.
Furthermore, engage with the local municipalities/authorities to establish a collaborative
working relationship that helps to promote the IOSH vision, the UAE branch, Work 2022 and

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helping to address local Health and Safety issues.

Championing and assisting the development of IOSH UAE branch members to achieve their
goals of obtaining Chartered Membership through CPD/IPD and supporting the new peer
review process would be a key passion for me. I strive to lead by example to ensure that all
parties are provided with the required information in order to drive Health and Safety
principles in accordance with international industry standards.

I am a focal point for Health and Safety across the hierarchy with the responsibility to
coordinate communications to all employees and I possess the ability to develop
communication links between internal and external parties.

I consistently look to ensure all personnel comply with relevant UAE legislation, processes
and procedures but also that they are kept abreast of any changes to them.
Being able to work in partnership with the Chair and other members of the committee to
drive and promote our branch strategy in the UAE would be an exciting opportunity.

Karthik Mohan CMIOSH

Vice Chair, Secretary and Executive Committee Member

Aim and I am a member of IOSH since year 2012. Initially I joined as a

Introduction: Graduate member and very recently I was promoted to a Chartered
member. I had completed my graduate Engineering and Master
degree in field of Safety management. Currently I am working in a
senior HSE role in a leading Oil & Energy group company.
My aim is to improve my OSH competence by actively participating
in IOSH events, meetings and conferences through taking
responsibility in the role of Vice-Chair.

Reason/ I believe that I hold the following skills which could be useful if I am
Justification for delegated to this role
Nomination: 1. Good presentation skills – conducted several public seminars and
presentations.
2. Team management – managing a team of HSE and admin staff.
3. Leadership skills – Periodically Chair the Safety committee
meetings within my organization.
4. Campaign experience – Led several Health & Safety campaigns
in Ruwais City.
5. Communication skills – Interaction with different levels of staff
from junior to senior level for the promotion of Health and Safety.

Proposed actions/ 1. Increase the number of CMIOSH members in UAE.

commitments: 2. Enhance/ Maximize the participation of IOSH members in events,
meetings and conferences.
3. Collaborate the IOSH branch activities with different government
entities across UAE.
4. Identify opportunities for contribution to IOSH work 2022 strategy.

Conclusion: I understand that the responsibility of a branch vice-chair has a

major role in the contribution of information handlings and active

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 participation in branch meetings. By taking this role I believe that I
will able to contribute for IOSH work 2022 strategy.

Aim and I am a member of IOSH since year 2012. Initially I joined as a

Introduction: Graduate member and very recently I was promoted to a Chartered
member. I had completed my graduate Engineering and Master
degree in field of Safety management. Currently I am working in a
senior HSE role in a leading Oil & Energy group company.
My aim is to improve my OSH competence by actively participating
in IOSH events, meetings and conferences through taking
responsibility in the role of Branch Secretary.
Reason/ 1. I believe that by nature i am having strong communication skills
Justification for and this has helped me to work as Training manager in my career.
Nomination: 2. As part of my career and job responsibilities i am handling
communication and coordination with several levels of stakeholders
(Group companies, Government Entities, Contractors, within
organization staff) for several years.
3. I am familiar on the importance of communication handling
process using both hard copy and soft copy documentation
including receiving, recording and responding with different levels of
stakeholders.
a. Enhance: Providing proper and accurate communication with all
levels of members and head office related to Branch meetings.
b. Collaborate: Actively interact with all executive committee
members, working very closely with Chair and Vice Chair by
communicate agendas and meeting notes with head office.
c. Influence: Participate in the branch meetings and provide
accurate information about safety topics including OSH legal
updates.
4. Familiar in meeting scheduling, preparing agenda, recoding
minutes of meetings, communication to all stakeholders.

Proposed actions/ 1. Improve the level of communication within the branch.

commitments: 2. Adhere to promotion of timely communication.
3. Identify opportunities for contribution to IOSH work 2022 strategy.

Conclusion: I understand that the responsibility of a branch secretary has a

major role in the contribution of information handlings and active
participation in branch meetings. By taking this role I believe that I
will able to contribute for IOSH work 2022 strategy.

Michael B Nates GRAD

Secretary and Executive Committee Member

I have lived and worked in Dubai and the GCC as a HSE professional for more than 10
years - accordingly I have some understanding of undertaking OHS in the Middle Eastern
context. In addition, I have previously held similar roles in other professional institutions and
NGOs during my career and see supporting my professional institute as part of giving back,
mentoring and CPD. I look forward to helping IOSH in the Middle East continue to grow and

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prosper.

Haroon Ur Rashid GRAD

Executive Committee Member

I am fulfilling all requirements, having good communication skills and bring more and more
HSE Professional to IOSH Circle.

Deepak Sarath AFFILIATE

Communications Coordinator and Executive Committee Member

Being the liaison/communication front for the UAE IOSH chapter, I get to interact with
members and the general public and often get to address queries and resolve concerns.
This is what I love to do. Am eager to get more means to ensure better and effective
communication moving forward with the next committee session. Thank You

Shanker Sreekumar GRAD

Communications Coordinator

Having a varied 15+ years of experience in the field of HSE / Lead Auditing with a strong
background in Information Technology, I believe that in this position I would be able to set a
benchmark to ensure all kinds of safety culture and awareness information is cascaded
down effectively to relevant stakeholders.

Dr Ashish Mulraj Ved GRAD

Communications Coordinator and Executive Committee Member

I have more than 15 years experience working in GCC region in countries. I am a Medical
Graduate and have done NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. I am a Lead
Tutor for NEBOSH courses for NEBOSH course provider and Nominated Member of IOSH
for IOSH course provider.
I like travelling, meeting and communicating with new people and various nationalities.
I like to learn and think learning is a continuous process and still continuing my education
and have appeared for MBA exam in Fire Protection and Safety Management.

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 Lino Yohannan CMIOSH

Executive Committee Member

I am a chartered Health and Safety Professional with over 13 years of experience in the field
of Health and Safety management systems. I have Master’s Degree in Environmental
Management and Health and Safety from Sunderland University UK. Currently I am working
with WSP Middle East as a Senior Health and Safety Manager looking after the supervision
projects within the Middle East Region. My existing responsibilities include monitoring the
different phases of construction projects within the region to systematically review the Health
and Safety elements to ensure that policies, procedures and processes are well
implemented.