Industry Update: Leadership Movements of the Week

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Amit Kumar has joined Niva Bupa Health insurance as Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) 

Amit Kumar brings nearly two decades of rich experience in cybersecurity, IT operations, and enterprise risk management. Currently serving as Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Niva Bupa Health Insurance, he plays a strategic role in fortifying the organization’s information security posture across critical healthcare and insurance systems. With deep technical acumen and proven leadership across sectors, he is instrumental in building cyber resilience, regulatory compliance, and secure digital ecosystems.

About his previous roles:
Before joining Niva Bupa Health insurance, Amit was the Assistant Vice President – Cybersecurity at the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN), where he led national-level cybersecurity initiatives for India’s GST infrastructure. His role included overseeing threat detection, incident response, compliance with government regulations, and enhancing the platform’s cyber maturity. He also spent over a decade at Orange Business Services, holding multiple key positions. As Cybersecurity Manager, he led global security operations and incident management functions for enterprise clients. As Technical Operations Owner, he was responsible for end-to-end service delivery and governance, and earlier as Sr. Security Specialist, he managed technical support and security architecture implementation for diverse customers. He also worked with Ogilvy & Mather as an IT Security Analyst, focusing on internal security controls and network protection. He began his career at HCL Infosystems as a Sr. Customer Engineer, where he gained foundational experience in enterprise IT infrastructure and support services.

LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-kumar-cissp/

Rajendra Bhalerao has joined Central Bank Of India as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Rajendra Bhalerao brings over two decades of rich and diverse experience in information security, cyber risk management, and banking technology. As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Central Bank of India, he is responsible for leading enterprise-wide information security strategy, regulatory compliance, cyber resilience, and digital trust initiatives. His consistent leadership across prominent banking and financial institutions has established him as a seasoned security executive with a strong grip on India’s evolving cybersecurity landscape.

About his previous roles:
Before joining Central Bank of India, Rajendra served as the CISO at Scotiabank, where he led the bank’s cybersecurity initiatives in India for nearly five years. Prior to that, he was CISO at SBM Bank (India), where he was instrumental in building the bank’s security foundation during its early transformation phase. He also served as the CISO of Paytm Payments Bank, where he played a critical role in establishing secure digital banking operations during a phase of rapid expansion. At the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), he led several key national-level security initiatives, focusing on safeguarding critical payment infrastructures. In the nascent years of his career, he worked across senior roles in major organizations including WNS Global Services (AVP – Risk Management), Alcatel-Lucent (Information Security Manager – West Region), and Mastek (Deputy Manager – Information Security). He also worked at Ernst & Young, Paladion Networks, VSNL, Tata Internet Services, and Rolta India, where he built foundational skills in consulting, operations, and infrastructure security. Rajendra was also associated with ISACA Mumbai Chapter and continued to contribute to the advancement of cybersecurity awareness and best practices across the industry.

Linkedln Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajendra-bhalerao-99a47a/

Elavarasu A K has joined Brillio as Managing Director – CISO

Elavarasu A K brings over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity leadership, information risk management, and IT governance. As Managing Director – CISO at Brillio, he leads the organization’s global cybersecurity strategy, compliance programs, and enterprise risk framework. He is recognized for his deep expertise in building secure digital ecosystems, guiding cyber transformations, and fostering a security-first culture across multinational environments.

About his previous roles:
Before joining Brillio, Elavarasu spent over nine years at Mphasis, where he held progressive leadership roles. As Senior Vice President & CISO, and earlier as Vice President & CISO, he was responsible for defining enterprise-wide security policies, driving strategic risk initiatives, and ensuring regulatory compliance across the business. His tenure also included the role of Vice President (Cyber Security), where he laid the foundation for key security programs at scale. He served as Associate Vice President – Group Information Security at Standard Chartered Bank, where he oversaw global security functions and worked on aligning risk practices with banking regulations. At Microsoft, he held the role of Senior Program Manager – Information Security Risk Management, focusing on enterprise risk mitigation and security program governance. At Nokia, he was Security Manager for nearly five years, where he managed security operations and drove policy enforcement globally. He also held roles as Business Continuity Manager at IBM Global Services, and Lead Consultant at Satyam Computer Services, consulting on international cybersecurity and compliance frameworks. He began his career in technology leadership roles at Vinciti Networks and ITI Ltd., gaining strong foundational experience in infrastructure and systems engineering.

LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elavarasu/

Mayank Mehta has joined Magma General Insurance Ltd. as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Mayank Mehta brings over 16 years of diverse experience in cybersecurity, GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance), and information security program management across the financial and technology sectors. As Chief Information Security Officer at Magma General Insurance Ltd., he is responsible for leading the organization’s security architecture, data protection strategies, and regulatory compliance initiatives in alignment with evolving cyber threats and business needs.

About her previous roles:
Before joining Magma General Insurance, Mayank served as Chief Information Security Officer at Bajaj Allianz Life, where he spent over three years overseeing enterprise-wide cybersecurity programs, business continuity planning, and risk governance in a high-compliance, regulated environment. He also held the position of AGM and Head – Information Security at Summit Digitel Infrastructure, where he led the security governance function and implemented robust controls to secure digital assets and critical infrastructure. At Axis Finance Limited, he served as Head of Information Security, driving security operations and aligning IT risk practices with NBFC regulatory frameworks. His earlier tenure at Accelya Group as Information Security Manager involved overseeing global information security posture, policy implementation, and audit compliance. He also held a brief strategic role as Senior Manager – Technology (IT Governance, Compliance, and Risk) at Fullerton India Credit Company, contributing to IT risk governance and regulatory alignment. He also served as Manager – GRC and Automation at Netmagic Solutions (NTT Communications), leading ISO-compliance initiatives for global clients. As Information Security Analyst at Travelex and IBM India (Netconnect payroll), he was instrumental in implementing ISMS frameworks, vulnerability management, and SIEM reporting. He began his career as a Network Engineer at Tech Talk Solutions, where he worked on perimeter security and incident management for US-based clients, laying a strong technical foundation in network and systems security.

Linkedln Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayank-mehta-9972689b

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