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Samson Ponselvan JK

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VP and Head -EHS & ESG at Viyash Life Sciences PVT LTD
📍 Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Samson Ponselvan JK is the VP and Head of EHS & ESG at Viyash Life Sciences, leveraging extensive experience in pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and oil and gas. An accomplished leader with a Ph. D. from Bharathiyar University, he specializes in driving global sustainability initiatives, ESG planning, and integrated management systems.

As a passionate change advocate and international speaker, Samson is dedicated to motivating teams and fostering a culture of commitment to safety and sustainability. He aims to future-proof businesses by forging global partnerships and implementing international best practices in environmental and workplace safety.

Unique fact: He was awarded a gold medal for being first in his university, receiving it from the then Governor of Tamilnadu, Her Excellency M. Fathima Beevi.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
VP and Head -EHS & ESG
Job Level
Senior
Location
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Global ESG Strategy
As a Corporate EHS Leader and Global ESG Strategist, he focuses on future-proofing businesses through comprehensive sustainability planning, reporting, and execution.
Pharmaceutical EHS
His career includes senior EHS roles at major pharmaceutical companies like Teva, Strides, and Hetero, demonstrating deep expertise in this highly regulated sector.
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Career

Work history

9-2021
VP and Head -EHS & ESG
Viyash Life Sciences PVT LTD
3-2018 - 8-2021
Sr. Director -EHS; Regional Head - EHS
Teva Pharmaceuticals
8-2017 - 3-2018
Associate Vice President
Strides Shasun Limited. (Solara)
11-2013 - 3-2018
Head - Corporate EHS
HETERO LABS LIMITED - India
7-2011
Head - Corporate EHS
Shasun Pharmaceuticals
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Education
1994 - 1996
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
2013 - 2022
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Bharathiyar university
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