This week, CXO Junction shines a spotlight on Technology Innovation Leaders. The platform recognizes visionary CXOs who are spearheading innovation across India’s technology landscape. Leaders like Dr. Vineet Bansal, Rajneesh Sharma, Samir Gore and Dahnesh Dilkhush, bring extensive expertise in digital transformation, enterprise IT modernization, and strategic technology leadership. They are driving operational excellence and innovation across India’s retail, IT services, cloud, and manufacturing sectors.
Dr. Vineet Bansal Appointed CIO at Greenpanel Industries Ltd.
Greenpanel Industries Ltd. has announced the appointment of Dr. Vineet Bansal as its Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective August 2025. With over 28 years of extensive experience across manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and corporate IT leadership, Bansal brings a strong blend of technical expertise and business vision to the company.
Prior to joining Greenpanel, Bansal served as Group CIO at Surya Roshni from March 2022 to August 2025. During his tenure, he led initiatives such as the SAP Go-live in January 2024 and drove Project Suryashakti.
Before that, he was CIO at Greenpanel Industries Limited from July 2019 to March 2022. There, he focused on IT strategy, team building, corporate demergers, and setting up infrastructure on SAP HANA.
Dr. Vineet’s earlier experience includes serving as CIO at Greenply Industries Limited (2014–2019). He implemented SAP HANA, Microsoft CRM, and Office 365 solutions while building robust data centers and disaster recovery systems. Also contributed significantly at Mankind Pharma Ltd. as Head-IT, executing full SAP ERP life cycle implementations for over 9,000 users.
LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drvineetbansal/
Rajneesh Sharma Appointed CTO at Campus Activewear Ltd
Rajneesh Sharma has been appointed Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Campus Activewear Ltd. He will lead the company’s technology and digital transformation initiatives. Sharma will oversee IT strategy, enterprise applications, infrastructure, and digital projects to ensure Campus Activewear remains agile, innovative, and competitive. His leadership is expected to enhance operational efficiency, streamline technology adoption, and accelerate digital growth.
About his previous roles:
Rajneesh brings over 25 years of experience across FMCG, Fashion, Retail, and Manufacturing sectors. He has led strategic IT initiatives and enterprise-wide digital transformations. Initially, he served as Vice President – Information Technology at Campus Activewear Ltd. Earlier in his career, he also held leadership positions at DLF Brands Limited, ITC Limited, Sunstar Overseas Ltd., and Digvijay Systems & Services (P) Ltd.
Throughout his career, Rajneesh has led cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge IT solutions, optimize business processes, and deliver measurable outcomes through technology-driven innovation. His initiatives have strengthened operational efficiency, enhanced customer experiences, and supported sustainable growth. His expertise spans infrastructure management, enterprise applications, IT operations, and digital strategy, making him well-positioned to lead Campus Activewear technology leadership initiatives.
Rajneesh’s appointment reflects a broader trend where lifestyle and retail companies are leveraging technology for innovation and operational excellence. His leadership highlights the importance of balancing digital transformation with business value, operational efficiency, and customer-centric solutions.
LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajneesh-sharma-6b67a88/
Samir Gore Appointed CTO at Fincore Infotech
Samir Gore has been appointed as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Fincore Infotech Pvt. Ltd., positioning him at the forefront of the company’s technology and digital transformation initiatives. In his new role, Samir will oversee IT strategy, enterprise solutions, and digital operations, ensuring that Fincore Infotech remains agile, innovative, and competitive in the rapidly evolving technology landscape. His leadership is expected to strengthen operational efficiency, accelerate digital initiatives, and enhance customer-centric technology solutions.
About his previous roles:
Samir brings over 15 years of extensive experience in IT leadership and technology operations.Before joining Fincore Infotech, he served as Head of Information Technology Operations at Altruist Technologies Pvt. Ltd. from August 2022 to August 2025. During this time, he successfully led strategic IT initiatives; furthermore, he drove enterprise-wide technology transformations. Moreover, his leadership contributed to improving operational efficiency and digital maturity across the organization.
Earlier, he held key positions as General Manager at SmartConnect Technologies and Head-IT at Vertex Customer Management India Pvt. Ltd. (an Altruist Group Company). At Vertex, he successfully implemented robust IT frameworks, optimized business processes, and delivered scalable technology solutions. Throughout his career, Samir has consistently driven digital transformation, operational excellence, and innovation across IT infrastructure and enterprise applications.
Samir’s appointment aligns with a broader trend of CXOs emphasizing technology-driven growth and digital transformation. His leadership underscores the importance of integrating IT strategy with business objectives to deliver operational efficiency, innovative solutions, and competitive advantage.
Linkedln Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samir-gore-baa35117a/
Dahnesh Dilkhush Appointed CTO at Microsoft India & South Asia
Microsoft India & South Asia has appointed Dahnesh Dilkhush as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), putting him at the forefront of the company’s technology innovation and digital transformation agenda. In his new role, he will lead Microsoft’s initiatives to help businesses unlock tangible value from AI, cloud, and modern workplace technologies across the region. Additionally, he will focus on driving enterprise IT modernization and strategic technology adoption to accelerate innovation and operational excellence.
About his previous roles:
Before becoming CTO, Dahnesh served as Executive Director, Customer Success, India & South Asia, and COE Lead & CTO Azure at Microsoft India, where he led the Center of Excellence teams across Azure and Modern Workplace. During this period, he also oversaw technical specialist and cloud solution architect teams. As a result, he drove enterprise-wide cloud adoption and furthermore, led digital transformation initiatives across the organization.
Earlier, he held key leadership positions at Microsoft India, including CTO Azure, Director & Head Azure (Applications and Infrastructure), and CTO Global Alliances. He also held several senior technology roles that shaped enterprise IT strategy. In addition, he worked at Cisco Systems as Director – Collaboration Architecture, India & SAARC. Finally, he began his career at Wipro Infotech Ltd. as Technical Account Manager, delivering enterprise-level technology solutions and infrastructure support.
LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dahnesh/
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