Manish Thakoor, Cfe
About Manish Thakoor, Cfe
Manish Thakoor is the Regional Head - Business Security Manager (IMEA) at General M in Mumbai, with a background in security, investigations, and personnel management across various industries.
Title
Manish Thakoor currently serves as the Regional Head - Business Security Manager (IMEA) at General M in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He is responsible for overseeing security operations across the IMEA region, ensuring compliance and risk management.
Career at Cognizant
From 2015 to 2019, Manish Thakoor worked at Cognizant as a Director in India. In this role, he was involved in managing critical business functions and providing strategic oversight for security and risk management.
Career at Citi
Manish Thakoor has held various positions at Citi in Mumbai, including Senior Vice President from 2012 to 2015, Head of Investigations from 2009 to 2015, and AVP - Regional Security Manager from 2001 to 2006. Over these years, he managed multiple aspects of corporate security, investigations, and operational safety.
Military Career
Before his corporate career, Manish Thakoor served as a Captain in the Indian Army from 1995 to 2000. He gained significant experience in conflict management, personnel management, and logistics during his tenure with the armed forces.
Education and Expertise
Manish Thakoor holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (1997-1999) and a Graduate degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Mumbai (1987-1992). He is also a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with extensive experience in cross-border investigations, physical security, and fire life safety.