About Us
What We Have To Offer
About Us
Your Holistic Risk Partner
With ever increasing landscape of risks, organization’s secure boundaries are increasingly diluting. Organizations need to be resilient towards ever growing risks to businesses from people, technology, operations and infrastructure standpoints. Sage Presage is committed towards serving you as your partner in holistic risk management. We intend on helping you make well informed decisions by identifying & assessing your risk exposures and implementing effective risk management measures.
Our endeavour is to build and maintain Healthy, Safe, Secure, Resilient and Compliant workplaces, safeguarding businesses against Reputational, Integrity, Operational, and Security Risks.
Our Approach
We swear by the phrase a stitch in time saves nine, we follow a proactive, methodical, and ethical approach to generate righteous and sound decisions, maintaining an assiduous attitude toward serving our clients whole heartedly with precision, alacrity, and astuteness.
We acknowledge the fact that human intellect and right technology can do wonders, gratifying a blend of both to approach potential risks. We help our clients identify and evaluate red flags in time to help them grow & expand horizons profitably.
We Promise Your Growth
OUR COLLECTIVE VISION
Our team is a bunch of energetic yet experienced resources, coming from accomplished corporate backgrounds, we have imbibed and hand-picked the best practices in terms of conduct & ethics and importance of processes, business drivers & service delivery. It’s now time to put these valuable experiences to practice and bring forth our best to you. We have the hunger and energy which is a key to transformations. We are driven to solve your problem at the core to provide solutions with a difference and deliver maximum RoI to you.
Creating Positive Business Impact
Vision & mission
VISION
To bring about a divergence in the risk management domain, by smartly using a mix of human intelligence and technology, embarking a secure, healthier environment.
MISSION
Fostering a positive impact on every life we touch, by curating and cherishing long-term client associations and recommendations, building providers trust, conceiving employees' pride and inspiring peers.
Our Business Discipline
Core Values
Respect
We are devoted toward appreciating and cherishing our clients and partners equally.
Integrity
We strongly believe in delivering thoughtful solutions, keeping honesty and morals as a top priority.
Collaboration and Partnership
We are motivated and dedicated towards a promising service and trusted long-term relationship with our collaborators and partners.
Balance
We firmly trust in furnishing and customizing a perfect blend of useful techniques in our solutions.
Advisors
Our Advisors
Lt Gen S K Saini (Retd)
PVSM, AVSM, YSM, VSM, ADC
Advisor
Lieutenant General Satinder Kumar Saini
Lieutenant General Satinder Kumar Saini is a highly respected strategic leader and one of India’s most distinguished military professionals, with nearly four decades of exemplary leadership experience in national security, strategic planning, organizational transformation, and complex operations. He served as the 41st Vice Chief of the Army Staff, Indian Army, where he played a pivotal role in shaping national security preparedness, operational readiness, and institutional capability development.
Over an illustrious career, Lt Gen Saini held several of the Indian Army’s most prestigious leadership appointments, including General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, Commandant, India Military Academy, Senior Directing Staff National Defence College, New Delhi along with senior operational, personnel, and strategic roles at Army Headquarters. His experience spans large-scale operational leadership, crisis response, manpower strategy, governance, institutional effectiveness, and leadership development in highly dynamic and mission-critical environments.
An alumnus of premier military and strategic institutions in India and overseas, including the National Defence Academy, Indian Military Academy, Staff College Camberley (UK), Royal Military College of Science (UK), and National Defence College, Lt Gen Saini has contributed significantly to strategic thought, military education, and international cooperation, including global peacekeeping and counter-terrorism engagements.
A recipient of the nation’s highest distinguished service honours, including the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), Lt Gen Saini brings unparalleled expertise in leadership, security strategy, crisis preparedness, organizational resilience, governance, and capability building.
At SagePresage, he provides strategic counsel on enterprise security, leadership transformation, resilience, geopolitical risk, and institutional excellence.
Air Marshal G S Bedi (Retd) AVSM, VM, VSM
Advisor
Air Marshal Gurcharan Singh Bedi
Air Marshal Gurcharan Singh Bedi (Retd) is a highly distinguished military leader and strategic aviation expert with over 38 years of exemplary service in the Indian Air Force, marked by operational excellence, combat leadership, flight safety, and national security stewardship. He retired as the Director General (Inspection & Flight Safety), Indian Air Force, where he led enterprise-wide aviation safety, operational risk management, and institutional oversight across one of the world’s largest air forces.
A decorated fighter pilot commissioned in 1984, Air Marshal Bedi has held several prestigious command and leadership appointments across operational, diplomatic, and strategic domains. His distinguished career includes serving as Senior Air Sta Oicer, Eastern Air Command, Air Advisor at the High Commission of India in London, and commanding frontline fighter squadrons, key air bases, and the United Nations Peacekeeping Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Congo. During the Kargil Conflict (Operation Safed Sagar), he flew critical operational missions in high-altitude combat conditions, demonstrating exceptional leadership and courage.
An accomplished aviator with over 3,700 flying hours on multiple fighter and trainer aircraft, Air Marshal Bedi is a Qualified Flying Instructor and Fighter Combat Leader, recognized for shaping operational readiness, pilot capability development, and mission eectiveness. His distinguished service has been recognized through some of the nation’s highest honours, including the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), Vayu Sena Medal (VM) for gallantry, and Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM).
Post retirement, Air Marshal Bedi has emerged as a respected strategic advisor, defence analyst, and mentor to emerging aerospace and deep-technology enterprises. His expertise spans defence modernization, aerospace security, counter-drone systems, strategic risk, emerging technologies, and organizational resilience. At SagePresage, he provides strategic counsel on national security, aerospace and defence ecosystems, leadership, risk preparedness, and future warfare dynamics.
Brig U S Bawa (Retd)
VrC, SM
Advisor
Brigadier Umesh Singh Baw
Brigadier Umesh Singh Bawa is a highly decorated Indian Army veteran and strategic leader with over three decades of distinguished experience in security, leadership, administration, crisis management, and organizational transformation.
A Vir Chakra awardee for gallantry during the Kargil War, recipient of the Sena Medal for distinguished service and Commendation Card by Army Commander, Central Command in 2003 for devotion to duty during “Operation Parakram”
Brigadier Bawa has commanded large operational formations and held senior leadership appointments across training, personnel management, strategic administration, and counter-insurgency environments. His extensive experience includes leading complex organizations, strengthening governance frameworks, and building high-performance teams in mission-critical environments.
Post retirement, he served as Managing Director of a Government of India Public Sector Enterprise, where he led operational reforms, governance improvements, capability building, and organizational revival initiatives. A Ph.D. scholar in Media Management, Brigadier Bawa is also an accomplished thought leader with contributions in national security and strategic communications.
At SagePresage, Brigadier Bawa provides strategic guidance on security leadership, crisis preparedness, organizational resilience, governance, and capability development.
Our Team
Core team
Ila Longani
Founder & CEO
Ila Longani
Ila is a seasoned Risk Management and Security professional with over two decades of multifaceted experience across enterprise risk management, corporate security, cyber risk, intelligence, crisis response, investigations, governance, compliance, and organizational resilience. Over the course of her career, she has worked with some of the world’s leading global risk consulting organizations, building deep expertise in helping organizations identify vulnerabilities, strengthen governance frameworks, and implement effective risk mitigation strategies in increasingly complex business environments.
As Founder & CEO of SagePresage, she leads the firm’s strategic vision and oversees a multidisciplinary team delivering integrated solutions across risk management, strategic advisory, security consulting, cybersecurity, digital resilience, investigations, compliance, research and intelligence, and organizational capacity building. Under her leadership, SagePresage has emerged as a trusted advisory firm delivering specialized and technology-enabled risk solutions, earning industry recognition including Best Risk Management & Strategic Advisory Company of the Year 2025, Outstanding Cybersecurity Consultant 2026, and Risk Management Service of the Year 2026.
Over the last two decades, Ila has advised multinational corporations, global investors, government organizations, and high-growth enterprises on strategic problem solving, security and operational risks, business resilience and continuity, crisis management, cyber security, integrity risks, ethics and compliance, fraud risk management, travel security, and women safety, helping organizations navigate complex operational and investment challenges across India, South Asia, and global markets. She has led several high-impact engagements in security consulting, audits, cyber security, digital forensics, investigations, and fraud risk management, consistently helping organizations shift from reactive response models toward proactive preparedness-led strategies.
Beyond advisory leadership, Ila has also driven corporate capability-building initiatives across cybersecurity, forensics, ethics, first aid, women safety, and organizational resilience, while mentoring professionals and future leaders internationally. A strong advocate for diversity and leadership development, she conceptualized and launched “An Emerging Era of Power Women,” a global platform dedicated to advancing dialogue and collaboration for women across security, risk, and resilience domains. A regular speaker, mentor, and jury member at leading global forums, she continues to influence conversations on security, resilience, emerging technologies, ethical leadership, and the future of integrated risk management.
Leadership Roles & Industry Associations
• Member, ASIS International Women in Security Steering Committee
• Scientific Committee Member, International AI & ML Conference (Toronto)
• Council Member, Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)
• Former Vice Chair, Fire and Security Association of India (FSAI)
Awards & Recognition
• Outstanding Female Security Professional 2025
• Global Cyber & Risk Resilience CEO of the Year 2026
• Security Industry Association Women in Security Forum Power 100 Honoree 2026
Maj Santosh Rai
CPP, CFE, CBCP
Vice President – Enterprise Security & IFM Advisory
Major Santosh Rai
Major Santosh Rai is a seasoned enterprise leader and risk management professional with over three decades of distinguished leadership experience across the Indian Army and leading multinational organizations. His expertise spans enterprise security strategy, integrated facilities management, workplace governance, critical infrastructure protection, business continuity, crisis management, investigations, operational resilience, and workplace transformation, enabling organizations to build secure, efficient, and future-ready operating environments.
At SagePresage, he provides strategic advisory and leadership across enterprise security, integrated facilities management, critical infrastructure protection, workplace governance, business continuity planning, crisis preparedness, investigations support, operational resilience, and organizational transformation initiatives. His expertise strengthens the firm’s ability to deliver comprehensive risk management and operational excellence solutions for clients across diverse sectors.
Throughout his accomplished career, Major Rai has held senior leadership positions across globally respected organizations including NXP Semiconductors, Tata Communications, STMicroelectronics, ATS Infrastructure, Honda Motor India, Escorts, and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), where he has successfully led large-scale security operations, integrated site management, governance frameworks, workplace transformation initiatives, and enterprise resilience programs in complex and high-value operational environments.
A globally recognized professional, Major Rai holds prestigious certifications including Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), reflecting deep expertise across enterprise security, fraud risk management, investigations, business continuity, and operational excellence. His leadership philosophy is centered on strategic foresight, disciplined execution, stakeholder trust, and continuously raising the bar in service delivery excellence.
Cynthia Kaplan
Regional Lead – Americas
Cynthia Kaplan
Cynthia Kaplan is a risk advisory and business intelligence professional with over 25 years of experience spanning risk consulting, corporate intelligence, business development, executive advisory, and cross-border market engagement. Her expertise includes integrity and reputational due diligence, business intelligence, stakeholder mapping, market-entry support, fraud risk management, and risk assessments across North America and Latin America. She has extensive experience helping organizations navigate complex business environments, evaluate opportunities, and manage operational and reputational risks across jurisdictions.
As Regional Lead – Americas at SagePresage, Cynthia supports clients across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Latin America with market intelligence, due diligence, investigations support, business risk assessments, and cross-border advisory services. She also serves as a key regional resource for organizations from the Americas seeking to operate in South Asia, as well as South Asian organizations evaluating opportunities across the Americas.
During her career, she has worked with globally recognized risk advisory firms including Kroll and Control Risks Group (CRG), supporting organizations in navigating complex business environments, conducting due diligence, investigations, and risk advisory assignments across multiple sectors and geographies. Later she built a successful career with leading international executive search firms, advising organizations on senior leadership and strategic talent requirements. Her cross-cultural perspective and deep understanding of both the North American and Latin American business environments allow her to effectively bridge markets, build partnerships, and support cross-border business initiatives.
Cynthia’s sector experience spans security and risk management, infrastructure, energy and renewables, logistics, maritime transportation, construction, hospitality, retail, consumer products, and professional services. This broad industry exposure allows her to provide practical insights into market dynamics, stakeholder environments, integrity risks, and business resilience considerations.
At SagePresage, Cynthia supports clients through market intelligence, integrity due diligence, third-party risk assessments, stakeholder mapping, strategic research, business environment assessments, market-entry support, and cross-border advisory services. She serves as a key regional resource for clients from the Americas operating in South Asia, as well as South Asian organizations seeking opportunities across North and Latin America.
Cynthia is certified in Hogan Assessments and have been serving in the board of the American Benevolent Society in Mèxico www.absmex.org. Fluent in English and Spanish, Cynthia combines global perspective with regional expertise, helping organizations make informed decisions, manage risk, and pursue growth opportunities with confidence across international markets.
Tapas Kumar Nandy
Director – Security Technology & Automation
Tapas Kumar Nandy
Tapas Kumar Nandy is a seasoned security technology and infrastructure professional with over 35 years of leadership experience spanning cyber-physical security integration, enterprise security architecture, surveillance systems, critical infrastructure protection, digital security solutions, and integrated technology deployment. His expertise includes security system design, AI-enabled surveillance, command and control center development, access control systems, perimeter intrusion detection, network security, and enterprise security transformation across complex operational environments.
At SagePresage, he provides strategic expertise in security technology consulting, cyber-physical security integration, security architecture design, command center development, security audits, integrated surveillance systems, critical infrastructure protection, OEM evaluation, automation-driven security solutions, and technology modernization initiatives. His experience strengthens the firm’s ability to deliver scalable, future-ready, and technology-enabled security ecosystems aligned with evolving business and security requirements.
Throughout his accomplished career, Tapas has held senior leadership positions across organizations including Ricoh India Limited, Gestetner India, and HCL Limited, where he led enterprise technology deployments, large-scale integrated security projects, business growth initiatives, customer engineering operations, and nationwide technology solutions delivery. He has successfully delivered complex multi-site security deployments for enterprise, industrial, government, smart city, infrastructure, and critical asset environments across India.
An Electronics Engineer with an MBA in Marketing, Tapas brings a unique combination of deep technical expertise and executive leadership experience. His strengths in integrating physical security with digital intelligence, combined with extensive experience across surveillance technologies, access control systems, SOC/SIEM environments, AI-enabled security technologies, and enterprise automation solutions, make him a valuable advisor for organizations building resilient and intelligent security infrastructure.
Saubhagya Tripathi
Consultant - Cybersecurity & Technology Risk
Saubhagya Tripathi
Saubhagya is a cybersecurity and information security professional with over 11 years of experience in cyber risk management, threat intelligence, digital forensics, security operations, compliance, and enterprise security architecture. His expertise spans cybersecurity governance, cyber risk assessments, vulnerability management, threat hunting, malware analysis, incident response, data privacy, and regulatory compliance across sectors including banking, insurance, healthcare, telecommunications, technology, and energy.
At SagePresage, his expertise strengthens the firm’s capabilities in cybersecurity risk assessments, IT security audits, vulnerability assessments and penetration testing (VAPT), cybersecurity maturity reviews, policy and framework development, endpoint security, cyber threat intelligence, digital forensics, incident investigations, compliance assessments, and cyber resilience programs. His experience supports the delivery of bespoke cybersecurity solutions tailored to organizational requirements, risk profiles, and business objectives.
Throughout his career, Saubhagya has served in leadership roles including Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) and Senior Cybersecurity Lead, leading enterprise security initiatives, security architecture design, governance and compliance programs, and the implementation of security controls aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
Saubhagya has extensive experience supporting organizations in meeting compliance requirements under frameworks and regulations such as ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA, DPDP Act, and other global privacy and information security standards. He has also designed and delivered phishing awareness programs, social engineering assessments, and executive cybersecurity awareness initiatives aimed at strengthening human-centric security and reducing organizational cyber risk.
He holds multiple industry-recognized certifications, including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE), Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA), Palo Alto Networks Certified Detection and Response Administrator, and Certified Palo Alto Systems Engineer, reflecting his expertise across cybersecurity operations, privacy, governance, enterprise security technologies, and digital security management.
Dr. Rajesh
Consultant - Occupational Health & Safety
Dr. Rajesh
Dr. Rajesh is a seasoned Critical Care Specialist, Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Expert, educator, and healthcare innovator with over 15 years of experience in critical care medicine, emergency preparedness, workforce health, and capability development. His expertise spans workplace health and safety, emergency response, medical preparedness, employee well-being, health risk management, and organizational resilience.
As an Occupational Health & Safety Expert with SagePresage, Dr. Rajesh supports organizations in strengthening workplace safety programs, emergency preparedness, medical response capabilities, wellness initiatives, and health resilience frameworks. His practical experience helps clients enhance safety culture, improve emergency readiness, and effectively manage health-related risks across diverse sectors.
Throughout his career, he has served in leading corporate hospitals across India, managing complex critical care environments and multidisciplinary teams. He has led Tele-ICU initiatives, contributed to healthcare technology innovations, and played an active role in healthcare delivery, crisis response, and pandemic preparedness during the COVID-19 pandemic. His experience in managing large-scale health emergencies provides valuable insights into business continuity, workforce resilience, and emergency response planning.
A passionate educator and mentor, he has delivered numerous workshops, health talks, awareness sessions, and professional development programs for healthcare professionals, corporates, educational institutions, and community groups. He is dedicated to enhancing healthcare knowledge and emergency response capabilities.
His approach combines medical expertise, practical experience, and a strong commitment to creating safer, healthier, and more resilient workplaces and communities.
Prabhsharan Kaur
Consultant - Personal Safety & Self-Defense
Prabhsharan Kaur
Prabhsharan Kaur is a certified self-defense instructor and personal safety professional with extensive experience in women’s safety, child safety, situational awareness, threat assessment, and self-defense training. Combining practical defensive techniques with a strong understanding of human behavior, confidence building, and personal resilience, she has helped individuals and organizations enhance their preparedness to respond effectively to potential threats and unsafe situations.
At SagePresage, her expertise strengthens the firm’s capabilities in personal safety and security awareness programs, women’s safety initiatives, self-defense training, situational awareness workshops, employee safety programs, and community resilience initiatives. Her practical and engaging approach enables participants to develop confidence, threat recognition skills, and effective response strategies for real-world situations.
Prabhsharan’s professional journey began in the fitness industry before she specialized in Krav Maga and self-defense instruction. Over the years, she has conducted workshops for corporates, educational institutions, community groups, women, children, and vulnerable populations on topics including personal safety, public transport safety, abduction prevention, and self-defense. She has also trained alongside personnel from various armed forces, gaining valuable insights into threat assessment, personal security, and defensive preparedness.
Prabhsharan is certified to deliver the Kids Instructor Course (KIC), Law Enforcement Instructor Course (LEIC), and Civil Instructor Course (CIC). She has conducted self-defense and personal safety workshops for corporates, educational institutions, diplomatic missions, NGOs, and community groups, including IIT Delhi and the European Union Embassy. She is also actively involved in community service initiatives, volunteering with organizations supporting physically and mentally challenged children, where she promotes safety awareness, confidence building, and self-defense education.
Tarun Makhija
Consultant – Marketing & Communication
Tarun Makhija
Tarun Makhija is a marketing strategist, digital transformation professional, and AI enablement advisor with over 17 years of experience helping businesses strengthen brand visibility, improve customer engagement, and drive growth through strategic marketing and technology adoption. His expertise spans marketing communications, digital marketing, business consulting, customer acquisition, content strategy, and practical AI implementation for businesses.
At SagePresage, Tarun supports the firm’s brand positioning, corporate communications, brand development, digital marketing strategy, content creation, thought leadership initiatives, digital outreach, and market engagement efforts. His expertise supports the firm’s efforts to effectively communicate value, expand market reach, and build stronger connections with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
Over the course of his career, Tarun has worked across business consulting, education, technology, retail, and digital services sectors, holding leadership roles in marketing, business development, and growth management. His experience combines traditional business acumen with a strong understanding of modern digital ecosystems, enabling organizations to adapt to evolving market dynamics.
Tarun is particularly recognized for simplifying complex concepts and translating them into practical, business-focused solutions. His work focuses on helping organizations improve communication effectiveness, strengthen market presence, optimize customer engagement strategies, and integrate technology-driven approaches into business operations.
With a strong belief that technology should enable rather than complicate business, Tarun brings a practical and results-oriented approach to marketing, communication, and innovation, helping organizations enhance visibility, strengthen engagement, and achieve sustainable growth.
Way beyond Business
Our Ideology
We have put our mind and soul into bringing out a logo that represents our personal beliefs and approaches towards the risk industry. Shankh (conch) represents different causes we individually resonate with. Shankh is primarily associated with being a “protector”. Shankh naad in Indian culture is associated with “Alert”, a caveat of upcoming event raising the red flag! Often associated with marking the beginning of a new event, the sound it creates perpetuates positive energy in the environment. We are filled with pride to mirror our thoughts and warmth through our logo.
Our brand name “SagePresage” is clear reflection of where we are coming from, Sage in general term meaning a profoundly wise man and Presage stands for a red flag or a sign of warning, binding both these terms together, we want to exhibit a perfect analogy. Our motto is “Bringing about a sage change in the presage world”.
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“We worked with Sage Presage team, the research conducted was extensive, the on-ground information collected at every stage helped bring out new facts to surface, the team had a practical and flexible approach and kept aligned with our evolving requirements to reach the outcomes.”
Chairman, Education sector
“Sage Presage team does a thorough search and fact finding in quick time, their reports are comprehensive with evidence to help make the decision.”
Director, Wellness company
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