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About Aspiring CXOs Awards

The Aspiring CXOs Awards 2025 (ACA) is an initiative designed to identify, recognize, and nurture exceptional talent in the fields of cybersecurity, risk management, and emerging technologies. Its primary goal is to inspire and empower the next generation of CXOs, who will play a pivotal role in strengthening global defenses against ever-evolving threats in the digital landscape.

The Aspiring CXOs Awards is a unique initiative uniting mentors and mentees to fasten the industry growth. Senior C-level executives like CISOs, CTOs, and CIOs, renowned for their expertise in IT, cybersecurity, and risk management, select mentees through a rigorous process based on their potential, dedication, and drive for growth. These mentees receive exclusive mentorship, gaining invaluable insights and guidance to excel in their professional journeys. The Mentors (CXOs) are eligible for the Leadership Award, while the Mentees (C1 level executives) are affiliated with the Aspiring CXOs Awards.

This is a year-long mentorship program and a Multi-partner event.

Mentorship Program

Mentor
  • C-level executives including CISOs, CTOs, and CIOs who bring extensive experience and insights into the IT, Cybersecurity and Risk Management sectors. They will be choosing their mentees and providing them with their valuable mentorship throughout the year.
Mentee
  • Nominees, identified through a selective process led by mentors, are chosen for their potential, dedication, and commitment to professional growth. Mentees, including those at the GM IT, VP, Director, and C-1 levels, should apply. They will receive a year-long mentorship from their respective mentors, guiding them toward career excellence.
Special Award

Industry veterans with outstanding experience in the IT, Cybersecurity, and Risk Management sectors who may prefer to contribute outside the traditional mentor-mentee framework, yet bring invaluable expertise and leadership. These distinguished professionals will be honored with a Special Award in recognition of their remarkable contributions and enduring impact on the community.

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  • Individuals eager to gain knowledge and insights into executive leadership within the IT, Cybersecurity, and Risk Management sectors, participating as observers and beneficiaries of the program’s learning opportunities.

Note: This mentorship program is thoughtfully curated by CXO Junction Media to foster leadership and knowledge-sharing within the industry. The selection criteria and guidelines ensure a seamless experience for both mentors and mentees. Professionals from OEM companies can participate in this program only through sponsorship opportunities. Join us in nurturing the future leaders of the industry!

    Note: This mentorship program is thoughtfully curated by CXO Junction Media to foster leadership and knowledge-sharing within the industry. The selection criteria and guidelines ensure a seamless experience for both mentors and mentees. Professionals from OEM companies can participate in this program only through sponsorship opportunities. Join us in nurturing the future leaders of the industry!

About Aspiring CXOs Awards

The Aspiring CXOs Awards 2025 (ACA) is an initiative designed to identify, recognize, and nurture exceptional talent in the fields of cybersecurity, risk management, and emerging technologies. Its primary goal is to inspire and empower the next generation of CXOs, who will play a pivotal role in strengthening global defenses against ever-evolving threats in the digital landscape.

The Aspiring CXOs Awards is a unique initiative uniting mentors and mentees to fasten the industry growth. Senior C-level executives like CISOs, CTOs, and CIOs, renowned for their expertise in IT, cybersecurity, and risk management, select mentees through a rigorous process based on their potential, dedication, and drive for growth. These mentees receive exclusive mentorship, gaining invaluable insights and guidance to excel in their professional journeys. The Mentors (CXOs) are eligible for the Leadership Award, while the Mentees (C1 level executives) are affiliated with the Aspiring CXOs Awards.

This is a year-long mentorship program and a Multi-partner event.

Core Domains

Core Domains

REASONS TO ATTEND

Solution
Showcase

Networking with
Industry Leaders

Exhibition
Stalls

Learning &
Knowledge Sharing

Ice Breaking
Activities

Market
Exploration

Awards & Felicitations

Mentorship from seasoned
Industry Leaders

Personal Branding
and Building a Reputation

REASONS TO ATTEND

Solution Showcase

Market Exploration

Networking with Industry Leaders

Learning & Knowledge Sharing

Exhibition Stalls

Ice Breaking Activities

Mentorship from seasoned industry leaders

Personal Branding and Building a Reputation

Awards & Felicitations

CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, Head IT, DPOs, IT and Security Leads,
Risk and Compliance Leads.

Who Should Attend The Event ?

Who Should Attend The Event ?

CISO, CIO, CTOs, Head IT, IS, DPOs, IT and Security Leads, Risk and Compliance Leads.

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Previous Edition Key Takeaways

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Mentor
  • C-level executives including CISOs, CTOs, and CIOs who bring extensive experience and insights into the IT, Cybersecurity and Risk Management sectors. They will be choosing their mentees and providing them with their valuable mentorship throughout the year.
Mentee
  • Nominees identified through a selective process led by mentors, chosen for their potential, dedication, and commitment to professional growth. They will be receiving a year-long mentorship by their respective mentors.
Delegate
  • Individuals eager to gain knowledge and insights into executive leadership within the IT, Cybersecurity, and Risk Management sectors, participating as observers and beneficiaries of the program’s learning opportunities.

Meet Our mentors

Meet Our mentors

MEET OUR MENTORS

Dr. Ram Kumar G
Global Automotive Company

Bantesh singh
Ozonegroup

Madhavi Kanumoory
Birla Carbon

Nandkishor Dhomne
Manipal Hospitals (MHEPL)

Dr. Nikhil Paul
6d Technologies

Annapurna Kuchibhatla
Bajaj Electronics Electronics Mart India Ltd

ARUNPRAKASH M
Masoom Group

Dharmendra Kumar

Dr. Batheiah Bolisetti
Embassy Group

Dr. Prince Joseph
SFO Technologies

Kuldeep T.
Games24x7

Mangesh Mahale
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank

Ramkumar Mohan
Air Works Group

Satiish Kumar

Srikanth S
Tata Electronics

Sudharsan G
Thoucentric

Varun Nair
BookMyShow

Yogesh Kumar
Tata Advanced Systems

Naseem Halder
Navi

Debashis Singh
Persistent Systems

Arvind Prithvinath Singh
Puravankara Group

Harish A. Subbanna
Collabera INC

Archit Rajesh
FirstMeridian Business Services Ltd.

Umamaheswara Rao M
SwinkPay Fintech

Kavitha Ayappan
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd.

Anoop Nayar
Emids

Ramasubramaniam R
TTK Prestige Ltd

Srinivasulu Thayam
Aravind Eye Care System

Sandeep Kumar Akkimolla
ANSR

Manikant R Singh
DMI Finance

Vijay Anand
CorroHealth

Amit Kumar Das
Mindlance

Prasannakumar G K
Rakuten India

Kamesh Babu R
Subex limited

Venkat Raman
MTR FOODS

Sunil P
Capillary Technologies India Ltd.

Chetan Anand
Profinch

Venkat Krishnan
Karnataka Bank

Vivek Gupta
CoinDCX Neblio Technologies Pvt Ltd

Prathap R
Circles

Nantha Ram Ramlingam

Narendra Kumar
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Maqsood Pasha
Ephicacy Lifescience Analytics

Prakash Hegde
Larsen & Toubro

Dr. Chandran Raghuraman
Bahwan Cybertek

Rajender Singh
Marvell Technology Inc

Satish Kumar Mani
Can Fin Homes

Senthil Subramaniam ESR
Infinite Computer Solutions

Guru Prasad Patnaik
MoEngage

Krishnendu Dutta
Decathlon Sports India

V V Subba Raju
NTT DATA Business Solutions

Swaroop Patil
Sanjay Ghodawat Group

Palani Kumar Arumugam
Hinduja Leyland Finance

Ajit Kolhe
Carborundum Universal Ltd.

Dinesh Narayan
TVS Supply Chain Solutions

Abhinav Srivastava
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles

Gaurav Mishra
Digiplug Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Ramkumari Iyer
Reliscale Consulting Pvt. Ltd.

Devaguptapu Srinivasa Rao
ITC Infotech India Ltd.

Suresh Sharma
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

Ramkumar Dilli
Myridius

Ajit Kolhe
Carborundum Universal Ltd.

Dinesh Narayan
TVS Supply Chain Solutions

Abhinav Srivastava
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles

Ramkumar Dilli
Myridius

Ajit Kolhe
Carborundum Universal Ltd.

Dinesh Narayan
TVS Supply Chain Solutions

Abhinav Srivastava
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles

Dr. Sriranga Narasimha Gandhi
Jio Platforms Ltd.

Dr. Srikanth Katuri
Omega Healthcare Management Services

Jayateerth Mirji
TeamLease Services Ltd

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