This week, CXO Junction, shines a spotlight on dynamic technology leaders stepping into key roles that will shape India’s digital future. These appointments reflect the growing importance of technology leadership, cybersecurity, and digital transformation across industries. From HelloApp and BharatPe to Hivel and Exotel, visionary professionals are taking charge to accelerate growth, strengthen IT frameworks, and drive innovation.
Kamal Farag Joins HelloApp as Chief Technology Officer
HelloApp has announced the appointment of Kamal Farag as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In his new role, Kamal will lead the company’s technology vision, drive innovation, and strengthen the platform’s security and scalability. His leadership will focus on improving user experience and ensuring HelloApp continues to evolve as a secure and reliable communication platform.
About his previous roles:
Kamal brings years of deep expertise in product engineering, digital transformation, and technology infrastructure. Previously, he has led high-impact teams responsible for creating scalable architectures and integrating AI-driven features for social communication platforms. Before taking over as CTO at HelloApp, Kamal Farag built a strong foundation in software development, digital transformation, and IT leadership. Over the past 17 years, he has led multiple technology teams, driving innovation across enterprise and consumer platforms. As a technology leader, Kamal previously served as Digital Services Director at the Human Resources Development Fund (Saudi Arabia), where he developed large-scale digital infrastructure and improved user-centric service delivery. Known for building tech strategies that align business goals with customer experience, Kamal has also been an active voice at major technology forums, mentoring emerging leaders on how to integrate AI and automation into scalable digital ecosystems.
LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalfarag/
Ajit Kumar Joins BharatPe as Chief Technology Officer
Ajit Kumar has joined BharatPe as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this role, he will spearhead BharatPe’s technology roadmap, focusing on digital payments innovation, fintech scalability, and security frameworks. With a proven record of driving enterprise-level technology initiatives, Ajit brings a wealth of experience in building secure, scalable, and consumer-friendly financial products.
About his previous roles:
Ajit Kumar, a seasoned technology leader with over 19 years of experience, joins BharatPe after a successful tenure as Senior Vice President of Engineering at Paytm. There, he led engineering operations for critical fintech products, including wallets, UPI systems, and merchant platforms. His leadership was instrumental in optimizing transaction flows, improving platform security, and scaling Paytm’s tech backbone to support millions of users.
Before Paytm, Ajit held strategic roles at Snapdeal (via Shopo), Times Internet, and SAP Labs India, where he focused on building scalable systems and streamlining application performance. His journey reflects a deep understanding of India’s digital payments ecosystem and the ability to translate complex technology into accessible financial solutions. Ajit’s appointment reinforces BharatPe’s mission to strengthen its innovation-driven fintech framework through experienced and forward-thinking leadership.
LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajit-kumar-447a5b4/
Savinay Patlolla Joins Hivel as Chief Technology Officer
Hivel has appointed Savinay Patlolla as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Savinay will lead the company’s technology strategy, focusing on innovation, AI integration, and platform optimization. His goal is to elevate Hive’s capabilities across data analytics, machine learning, and digital automation. Savinay brings more than a decade of experience in developing and scaling tech-driven organizations
About his previous roles:
Savinay Patlolla joins Hivel with a proven record of driving innovation in startups and large-scale enterprises. Prior to this role, he served as Chief Technology Officer at Mindler, an edtech platform, where he transformed the company’s technology landscape through automation, analytics, and user-first design. Additionally, as Technical Architect at Taxmann Group, he led key modernization projects that revamped legacy systems into secure, cloud-based digital infrastructures.
Savinay’s entrepreneurial spirit also saw him co-found MyRank, a student-focused digital platform, where he designed scalable education technology tools that helped thousands of learners access academic resources online. With earlier experience as Manager – Projects at Tata Steel, he gained strong project management and process optimization skills. Recognized as one of India’s emerging technology leaders, Savinay blends innovation, technical expertise, and strategic foresight to position Hive as a future-ready digital powerhouse.
Linkedln Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/savinayp/
Anvesh Yah Joins Exotel as VP – Information Security (CISO)
Exotel has announced the appointment of Anvesh Yah as Vice President – Information Security (CISO). In this critical role, Anvesh will oversee the company’s cybersecurity strategy, compliance management, and data protection initiatives. His leadership will ensure that Exotel maintains its reputation as one of India’s most trusted cloud communication platforms. With vast experience in cybersecurity governance, IT risk management, and enterprise security, Anvesh has built and led global teams that safeguard organizations against emerging digital threats.
About his previous roles:
Anvesh Yah, a seasoned technology leader in cybersecurity, joins Exotel as Vice President – Information Security (CISO). Known for his strategic approach to enterprise risk management and compliance, Anvesh has built a reputation for strengthening cybersecurity frameworks in fast-scaling digital organizations. In his previous leadership roles across IT security and infrastructure management, he designed policies that enhanced data protection, incident response, and cloud security resilience.
His deep expertise in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) enables him to build robust digital security ecosystems that protect organizations against modern cyber threats. At Exotel, his appointment signals a renewed focus on security-first innovation, ensuring that technology growth goes hand in hand with trust and compliance.
LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yahanvesh/
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