As enterprises navigate an era defined by cyber risk, digital acceleration, and platform-scale transformation, leadership appointments reveal where organisations are placing their strategic bets. This week, CXO Junction spotlights four senior technology and security leaders whose new roles underscore a renewed focus on resilience, trust, and innovation across global enterprises.
Rupesh Vedante Appointed at Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd. as Chief Information Security Officer & DPO
Rupesh Vedante has been elevated to the role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Data Protection Officer (DPO) at Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd., reinforcing the organisation’s commitment to information security, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
In his expanded role, Rupesh will lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management, and data protection initiatives, aligning security frameworks with evolving regulatory requirements. His elevation comes at a critical time as housing finance institutions deepen digital adoption while navigating heightened data protection and compliance expectations. This leadership move reflects Aadhar Housing Finance’s focus on building digital trust and resilient security foundations to support long-term growth.
LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupesh-vedante-809840197/
Santhosh Kempaiah Joins ArcelorMittal Global Business & Technologies as GCC – Chief Information Officer
Santhosh Kempaiah has joined ArcelorMittal Global Business & Technologies as GCC – Chief Information Security Officer, taking on the responsibility of strengthening enterprise-wide cybersecurity and risk governance across the Global Capability Center.
In this role, he will lead information security strategy, governance, risk and compliance, and cyber resilience initiatives, supporting ArcelorMittal’s large-scale global operations. His focus will include safeguarding critical systems, embedding security-by-design, and enabling secure digital transformation across business and technology platforms. Santhosh’s appointment underscores the growing importance of strong security leadership within GCC ecosystems, as global enterprises prioritise resilience, regulatory alignment, and trust at scale.
LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santhoshkempaiah/
Karishhma Kumar Joins Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd. as Chief Information Officer
Karishhma Kumar has joined Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited as Chief Information Officer (CIO), strengthening the company’s leadership as it advances its digital transformation in India. In this role, she will lead enterprise-wide IT strategy and technology operations across manufacturing, sales, and corporate functions, with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and innovation. Her appointment reinforces the group’s commitment to building a future-ready, digitally enabled automotive ecosystem.
Karishhma brings extensive experience from leadership roles at Beiersdorf, Otis Elevator Co., Tata Motors Insurance Broking, and Tata Motors, with a strong track record in driving large-scale IT and digital initiatives across India and the APAC region.
LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karishmakumar/
Raghvendra Singh Appointed at Cashify as Chief Technology Officer
Raghvendra Singh has joined Cashify as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), taking ownership of the company’s technology vision, product engineering, and platform scalability. In his new role, Singh will lead technology innovation across Cashify’s consumer-facing and operational platforms, focusing on performance, reliability, and secure scale. His appointment supports Cashify’s growth ambitions as it continues to expand its recommerce and digital-first consumer offerings.
With technology at the core of Cashify’s business model, Singh’s leadership will be central to driving innovation and operational excellence.
LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raghvendra-singh-17365a8a/
2026: Leadership Shaping Secure, Scalable, and Industry-Ready Enterprises
These leadership appointments highlight how organisations across housing finance, global manufacturing, automotive, and consumer technology are strengthening their foundations for the future. From information security and data protection to enterprise IT and platform innovation, leadership priorities are clearly aligned with resilience, regulatory readiness, and digital scale.
In 2026, technology and security leaders are moving beyond operational enablement. They are driving secure growth, protecting critical infrastructure, and enabling transformation that is deeply integrated with business outcomes and industry realities.
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