Industry Update: Leadership Movements of the Week

CXO Junction congratulates exceptional leaders for their remarkable contributions and new roles. Their expertise and dedication continue to drive innovation and transformation across industries.

Jhuma Sarkar has been recently appointed as the Head of HR at ITM Group of Institutes

A seasoned HR leader with over 20 years of experience, Jhuma Sarkar has been instrumental in driving transformational HR strategies across industries. A post-graduate in HR, SHRM-SCP certified, and an XLRI alumnus, she brings expertise in Performance Management, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, Career Path & Succession Planning, and Compensation & Benefits, including payroll revamp with a strong focus on taxation management—an uncommon blend in HR. Her contributions have earned her multiple accolades, including the Women Achiever Award from the “Genius HR Excellence Awards” in 2016 and 2018 and recognition at the “World HRD Congress” forum in 2017. A firm believer in holistic leadership, she is also a practitioner and advocate of traditional Yoga and Vipassana meditation, grounding her HR interventions in the principles of “Pragya” (wisdom).

Linkedln Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhumasarkar

Neeraj Naidu has been appointed as Chief Information Security Officer at Kotak Mahindra Bank

A visionary leader in IT and cybersecurity, he brings over two decades of expertise in building resilient security frameworks, driving compliance, and aligning IT strategies with business transformation. As a CISO at a leading bank, he is at the forefront of leveraging generative AI and advanced automation to redefine cybersecurity, enhance risk management, and fortify digital ecosystems. Passionate about innovation, he actively mentors future leaders, bridges the gap between business and technology, and explores cutting-edge solutions at the intersection of AI, automation, and cybersecurity. His mission is to enable secure, forward-thinking digital advancements that shape the future of the industry.

Linkedln Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neerajnaidu

Keshav Dubal has been appointed as Head of Information Technology at The Oberoi Group

As the Head of Information Technology at The Oberoi Group, he leads a team of professionals in managing and implementing IT systems and projects that align with the organization’s strategic goals. With over 24 years of experience in the IT industry, he has a proven track record of delivering results on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Passionate about leveraging technology to enhance business processes and improve customer satisfaction, he has successfully implemented various IT solutions, including SAP Concur, RPA & BOTS integration, and airport baggage handling systems.

Linkedln Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keshav-dubal-0924443a

Muhammad Danish has been appointed as the Global Head of Security Operations at TMF Group

He is an execution-focused information security professional with 16 years of experience in managing Security Operations Centres (SOCs), vulnerability management, and implementing security projects and technologies. Currently serving as Senior Director of Information Security at Teleperformance, he leads the Remote SOC operations team for India, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Previously, he held key roles at EY, Atos, Paladion Networks, and PwC, where he managed large security teams, collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to mitigate risks, led security projects, conducted assessments and vulnerability scans, and delivered security awareness training.

Linkedln Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muhammad-danish-93050443

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