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.

Kavitha Ayappan has joined Neurealm as Vice President – Cyber Security and CISO

Kavitha Ayappan brings over 20 years of expertise in cybersecurity, privacy, and risk management across consulting and enterprise domains. Her appointment as Vice President – Cyber Security and CISO at Neurealm underscores the company’s commitment to strengthening its cyber resilience and regulatory compliance framework. With deep domain knowledge in global privacy laws, cybersecurity standards, and automation-driven risk frameworks, she is well-positioned to lead Neurealm’s security-first digital strategy.

About her previous roles:
Before joining Neurealm, Kavitha was the CISO at Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd, where she led organization-wide cybersecurity and privacy programs. She also held leadership roles at Aspire Systems, Cognizant, and Ramco Systems, driving implementation of GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and other global privacy standards. At Prodapt, she served as Senior Project Manager – Compliance & Audit. An award-winning cybersecurity leader, she has trained 200+ auditors and built internal tools for risk management and compliance automation.with Riddhi Siddhi Enterprises and DSCL, where he developed strong expertise in operations and IT transformation.

LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavitha-ayappan-6b72191b/

Manish Israni has joined Westcon-Comstor as Chief Technology Officer – India & SAARC

Manish Israni brings 30 years of leadership experience in infrastructure management, project delivery, and IT operations across telecom, BFSI, and manufacturing sectors. His appointment as Chief Technology Officer – India & SAARC at Westcon-Comstor reflects the company’s focus on strengthening regional technology leadership and driving scalable infrastructure transformation. With deep expertise in datacenter design, IT outsourcing, and global operations, Manish is set to steer the company’s strategic tech direction in a competitive channel landscape.

About his previous roles:
Before joining Westcon-Comstor, Manish held key leadership roles in IT infrastructure and service delivery, driving large-scale transformation initiatives for global business units. He has led P&L ownership, data center builds, and managed services transitions across multi-regional and multicultural settings. Certified in ITIL, DC design, project management, and with technical certifications across MS, Cisco, and Sun platforms, he brings a comprehensive vision to enterprise technology strategy.

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

Abdullah Abu Rasin has joined Jasara Program Management Company as Director of Information Technology

Abdullah Abu Rasin brings robust leadership in IT and information security with a strong track record in infrastructure optimization, digital transformation, and regulatory compliance. His appointment as Director of Information Technology at Jasara Program Management Company supports the firm’s mission to deliver digitally empowered program management services. Known for aligning technology with business outcomes, Abdullah will be instrumental in strengthening IT governance and operational excellence across the organization.

About his previous roles:
Before joining Jasara, Abdullah served in senior IT leadership capacities, where he led critical initiatives in ISO 27001 implementation, IT infrastructure management, and cybersecurity strategy. Fluent in both Arabic and English, he has successfully led multilingual teams and delivered IT programs that drive efficiency, risk reduction, and innovation across sectors.

LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdullah-abu-rasin/

K V Dinesh Babu has joined Veritas Finance Limited as Chief Information Security Officer

K V Dinesh Babu brings specialized experience in SOC operations, cyber threat intelligence, and security architecture. His appointment as Chief Information Security Officer at Veritas Finance Limited highlights the organization’s emphasis on proactive threat management and security posture enhancement. With a hands-on approach to cyber risk and deep expertise in threat hunting, Dinesh is well-positioned to lead and evolve Veritas’s information security strategy.

About his previous roles:
Prior to joining Veritas Finance, Dinesh Babu held various leadership roles focused on threat detection, incident response, and cybersecurity governance. His work spans across designing secure enterprise environments, building resilient SOC frameworks, and strengthening cyber defense capabilities for financial institutions and critical infrastructure.

Linkedln Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/db449429/

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