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.

Ashish Pandey has been appointed as Chief Information Officer at Aster Retail, Pharmacy & Optics (Aster DM Healthcare)

With nearly 19 years of global experience spanning the Middle East, India, the US, and Europe, Ashish Pandey is a result-oriented leader known for executing high-impact technological solutions across various industries. Having worked with top Fortune companies like Nestlé, PepsiCo, Johnson & Johnson, and GSK, he is a master of strategic planning, digital transformation, and execution. He has successfully led major technology transformations, including Aster’s Digital Transformation, driving technology for a $0.5 billion business and overseeing Dabur’s $1.1 billion digital shift. His ERP, data analytics, and change management expertise has positioned him as a leader in delivering cutting-edge technology solutions.

Manas Mehra has been appointed as Global Chief Information Officer at Dabur India Limited

A transformational leader with over 20 years of experience, Manas Mehra has a proven track record in executive stakeholder management, engaging with C-suite leaders to align digital strategies with business goals. Previously, Manas led digital and IT transformations at top firms in the FMCG, telecom, and public sector industries. His expertise in digital innovation, solution architecture, and IT consulting has helped businesses streamline operations and embrace automation. Passionate about building high-performing teams, he has successfully established global capability centers to foster innovation and operational excellence.

Malini Rao has been appointed as Global Head, Cybersecurity Product Operations at Haleon

A seasoned cybersecurity leader with over two decades of experience, Malini Rao is a mentor, speaker, and board member in cybersecurity and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). She has led teams of over 400 professionals globally and specializes in securing digital transformations, cloud security, IT risk management and identity & access management. Prior to this role, she was an advisor and mentor at Deeplearncyber.ai, where she specialized in leveraging AI and ML to enhance cybersecurity capabilities. She is also involved in leadership initiatives and mentorship programs, contributing to the growth of cybersecurity professionals. Her extensive certifications across cybersecurity, cloud computing, DevSecOps and risk management reflect her deep expertise in the field.

Amit Joshi has been appointed as Chief Information Security Officer at Hindalco Industries Limited

With over 20 years of experience, Amit Joshi is a senior cybersecurity professional with expertise in strategy, innovation, and leadership. Having worked with Fortune 500 companies and leading consulting firms, he has successfully implemented cybersecurity roadmaps to counter evolving threats. He has deep experience in risk management, governance, SOC management, and incident response. As the former CISO of Adani Cement and a cybersecurity leader at Capgemini, he has built and led high-performing security teams. His extensive certifications, including CISM, CISA, and CEH, highlight his commitment to strengthening cybersecurity across industries.

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