Ashwini Dhiresh Khair
Head QHSE (India) at Cotecna Inspection India Pvt Ltd

Former Technical Governance in Operational Integrity Manager at SGS India Pvt.Ltd.

Ashwini Khair is an accomplished Quality Assurance and HSE (NEBOSH) professional with over 18 years of experience. She holds a bachelor's and a master's degree specializing in Chemistry from Mumbai University and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Technology from BITS Pilani. Ashwini is certified as a Lead Auditor and Technical Assessor across numerous standards, including ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301, and ISO 45001. She also holds qualifications as a Six Sigma Green Belt and Lead Verifier/Validator for Greenhouse Gases under ISO 14064.

Ashwini is currently Head QHSE (India) at Cotecna Inspection India Pvt. Ltd., responsible for implementing and managing quality and HSE systems across India, ensuring compliance with multiple standards, leading internal and external audits, and acting as a HSE focal point for the company. Prior to Cotecna, she held various significant roles, including Compliance and Accreditation Manager at INFS Private Limited and Manager for Technical Governance at SGS India Pvt Ltd, where she developed and audited management systems and ensured global regulatory compliance.

Ashwini is highly experienced in Quality Management Systems (QMS), Laboratory Management Systems (LMS), environmental and safety systems, and supplier management. She has also played key roles in managing accreditations, sustainability compliance, and implementing risk assessments and mitigations.