Dr.Susanta Podder, Grad Iosh,M.Tech,PhD
About Dr.Susanta Podder, Grad Iosh,M.Tech,PhD
Dr. Susanta Podder is the General Manager of EHS & Sustainability at Aditya Birla Group and an Adjunct Associate Professor at Lincoln University College in Malaysia.
Title and Current Roles
Dr. Susanta Podder holds the title of General Manager, EHS & Sustainability, at Aditya Birla Group in India. He also serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at Lincoln University College in Malaysia. His current responsibilities include overseeing environmental health and safety (EHS) initiatives along with promoting sustainability practices in corporate environments.
Professional Background and Experience
Dr. Susanta Podder has accumulated over 16 years of experience in various roles related to EHS and sustainability. He served as EHS Lead at PepsiCo from 2016 to 2020 in Kolkata, West Bengal. Prior to that, he was the Manager OH&S at LafargeHolcim from 2012 to 2016. He also held the position of Asst. Manager - Safety & Occupational Health at Tata Chemicals from 2009 to 2012 and worked as OH&S Coordinator at Ambuja Cements Ltd. from 2005 to 2009.
Educational Qualifications
Dr. Podder earned his Master of Technology (M.Tech) degree in Safety and Occupational Health Engineering from the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, from 2007 to 2010. He is also the holder of a Ph.D. degree, further establishing his academic credentials in the field.
Certifications and Affiliations
Dr. Susanta Podder is a certified auditor in multiple ISO standards, including ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 39001, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 17025, and ISO 31000. He is also an IRCA certified ISO auditor, approved by the Quality Council of India as a Functional Area Expert (FAE) for Hazard & Risk. His other certifications include being a Holcim OH&S Pyramid System Auditor and a Graduate Member of IOSH (Grad IOSH). He also holds NEBOSH qualifications.
Consulting and Auditing Experience
Besides his roles in various companies, Dr. Podder has served as an EHS auditor for BSI, India, and has also worked with Young & Global Partners, Belgium, as an Environment and Safety Auditor. His consulting experience extends to working as an EHS Consultant for the Institute for Sustainable Communities, USA.