This Week’s Essential Leadership Moves in the Industry

The latest leadership appointments across industries show CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and CDIOs shaping digital transformation. As organizations modernize their technology ecosystems, the Leadership Movement makes agile, secure leadership essential. Additionally, at CXO Junction, we track C-suite movements that align technology with strategy. This alignment drives sustainable growth in 2026 and beyond.

Rejin Surendran has been appointed as Chief Digital & Information Officer at Britannia Industries Limited.

Britannia Industries Limited made a significant leadership appointment in the digital transformation and technology sector.

They appointed Rejin Surendran as Chief Digital & Information Officer.

Rejin Surendran is an experienced technology and digital transformation leader.

Moreover, this Leadership Movement signals Britannia’s ongoing focus on digital leadership.

He has extensive experience across ERP, cloud, data and analytics, supply chain technology, and enterprise technology.

Prior to joining Britannia Industries Limited, he served as Global CIO at Wipro Enterprises Limited.

There he led digital and cloud transformation, data analytics, ERP modernization, and IoT.

Additionally, across the group, he oversaw technology initiatives.

Earlier, he held digital and technology leadership roles at The Coca-Cola Company and Unilever.

Moreover, he worked across digital transformation, ERP, supply chain technology, IoT, and technology innovation.

He has also worked with GE Healthcare, Inatech Solutions, Nexgenix, Triniti Corporation, and Ballarpur Industries Limited.

This Leadership Movement reflects his ongoing commitment to technology leadership.

His appointment reflects Britannia Industries Limited’s continued focus on strengthening digital and technology capabilities across the organization.

Upendra Chaturvedi has been appointed as Chief Technology Officer at Bandhan Bank.

In a significant leadership appointment in the banking and technology sector, Bandhan Bank has appointed Upendra Chaturvedi as Chief Technology Officer.

Upendra Chaturvedi is a technology leader with experience across technology management, digital transformation, digital lending, API modernization, platform engineering, and financial services technology.

Prior to joining Bandhan Bank, he served as Chief Technology Officer at IndusInd Bank.

Earlier, he held technology leadership roles at IDFC FIRST Bank, where he worked on digital lending and API modernization.

Furthermore, as part of Leadership Movement, at DBS Bank he led Customer Servicing Technology for India.

He has also held roles at Royal Bank of Scotland, Barclays Capital, and Accenture Services.

Additionally, he worked at Hewlett-Packard, Cognizant Technology Solutions, and Tata Consultancy Services.

His appointment reflects Bandhan Bank’s focus on strengthening its technology leadership and advancing digital and technology capabilities.

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

Akanksha Garg has been appointed as Chief Information Security Officer & Data Protection Officer at ProtocolRoots Pvt. Ltd.

In a significant leadership appointment in the information security and data protection sector, ProtocolRoots Pvt. Ltd. has appointed Akanksha Garg as Chief Information Security Officer & Data Protection Officer.

Akansha Garg brings experience across data protection, digital products, product management, financial services, and capital markets.

Prior to joining ProtocolRoots Pvt. Ltd., she served as Data Protection Officer & Head Digital Products PMO at HDFC securities. Earlier, she held various product roles at 63 moons technologies limited and worked as a Portfolio Manager – Research Advisory & PCG and Senior Equity Research Analyst at a financial company.

Her appointment reflects ProtocolRoots Pvt. Ltd.its focus on strengthening information security and data protection capabilities.

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

Gaurav Vyas has been appointed as Chief Information Officer at SPAN Inspection Systems Pvt. Ltd.

In a significant leadership appointment in the enterprise technology sector, SPAN Inspection Systems Pvt. Ltd. has appointed Gaurav Vyas as Chief Information Officer.

Gaurav Vyas is an experienced IT leader with expertise across IT infrastructure, IT service management, ERP, IT security, procurement, and technology operations.

Prior to joining SPAN Inspection Systems Pvt. Ltd., he served as Associate Vice President at Rysun Labs. Earlier, he was Head of Information Technology at SPGPrints India (Stovec Industries Limited) and Jekson Vision Pvt. Ltd., where he managed IT infrastructure, IT service management, ERP, IT security, and procurement. He has also worked with CMS Info Systems, Reliance Industries Limited, Accel Frontline Limited, and Adani Ports and SEZ in various technology and IT leadership roles.

His appointment reflects SPAN Inspection Systems Pvt. Ltd.its focus on strengthening its IT leadership and technology capabilities.

LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vyasgaurav1384/

These movements highlight the growing role of technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and data protection in shaping enterprise strategy. Additionally, as organizations modernize their technology ecosystems and build future-ready capabilities, the Leadership Movement drives innovation and sustainable growth.

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