As India’s digital ecosystem evolves at unprecedented speed, organisations are investing in bold technology leadership to fuel innovation, resilience, and long-term growth. This week, CXO Junction highlights four CXOs taking on transformative roles that will redefine enterprise strategy and shape future-ready digital foundations.
Abhijit Chatterjee Appointed as Chief Technology Officer at L’Oréal
L’Oréal has appointed Abhijit Chatterjee as Chief Technology Officer – India Tech Hub, marking a significant step in strengthening its digital and technology capabilities. Based in Hyderabad, he will lead strategic technology initiatives that advance infrastructure modernisation, operational excellence, and the overall growth of the India Tech Hub.
Abhijit brings a strong track record of driving transformation across global organisations. Most recently, he served as Head – IT Infrastructure at H&M, where he led global infrastructure strategy, hybrid-cloud modernisation, automation, FinOps-led optimisation, and vendor governance. His earlier leadership roles at Intel Corporation, Visa, Rakuten, ANZ, Accenture, Siemens, Syntech Informatics, and EXL Service further reflect his depth in enterprise-scale technology transformation.
His appointment reinforces L’Oréal’s commitment to building a future-ready, innovation-led tech ecosystem powered by strong, experienced leadership.
LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhijitchaterjee/
Naveen Reddy Appointed as Chief Information Security Officer at Spandana Sphoorty Financial Ltd.
Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited has appointed Naveen Kumar Reddy as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), strengthening its commitment to cyber resilience, regulatory compliance, and secure digital growth. Based in Hyderabad, he steps into the role with over a decade of hands-on experience leading cybersecurity operations across India’s financial ecosystem.
Before joining Spandana Sphoorty, Naveen served as CISO at Criss Financial Limited, where he strengthened cybersecurity end-to-end—driving data protection, VAPT, EDR/DLP integration, NGSIEM visibility, endpoint security, and RBI compliance, while also leading organisation-wide cyber awareness initiatives.
Earlier, at IFTAS, he spent eight years managing core cybersecurity operations across SOC, NGSOC, WAF, SOAR, IPS/IDS, SIEM, and vulnerability management. He led multiple teams, implemented next-gen SOC capabilities, handled real-time incidents, automated CTI workflows, and supported major audits and continuity programs. He began his career at IDRBT, managing INFINET MPLS networks for RBI locations and member banks, building a strong foundation in secure financial network operations.
His appointment enhances Spandana Sphoorty’s cyber resilience, governance, and readiness against emerging threats.
LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveen-reddy-6488944a/
Ravi Kumar Pangal Appointed as Chief Information Officer at IndusInd Bank Ltd.
IndusInd Bank has appointed Ravi Kumar Pangal as its Chief Information Officer, marking a significant step in strengthening the bank’s digital and technology vision. In his new role, Ravi will lead the bank’s enterprise-wide technology strategy, driving digital transformation, modernising core banking platforms, and building resilient, scalable IT operations that power the bank’s growth and innovation agenda.
With over three decades of global technology leadership, Ravi brings rich experience from senior CIO and transformation roles across HSBC, Standard Chartered, and ANZ, where he shaped large-scale banking programs across core banking, retail products, risk technology, and enterprise transformation. His expertise in delivering complex technology initiatives, combined with his strong execution focus and collaborative leadership style, positions him to accelerate IndusInd Bank’s journey toward a more agile, digital, and future-ready technology ecosystem.
Ravi’s appointment underscores IndusInd Bank’s commitment to bold technology leadership and innovation as the financial sector continues to evolve at speed.
LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravi-kumar-pangal-882a553/
Rakesh Khetan Appointed as Chief Information Officer at DB Corp Ltd.
DB Corp Ltd. has appointed Rakesh Khetan as its Chief Information Officer (CIO), reinforcing the organisation’s commitment to digital transformation, technology excellence, and modern, future-ready IT leadership. In this pivotal role, Rakesh will spearhead DB Corp’s technology strategy, advancing digital platforms, enabling data-driven decision-making, strengthening cybersecurity, and building scalable IT infrastructure to power the company’s publishing and digital media ecosystem.
Before joining DB Corp, Rakesh served as Head of Information Technology at Abis Foods and Proteins Pvt. Ltd. and ABIS Exports India Pvt. Ltd. (IB Group), where he played a key role in driving technology-led growth across agri, food, and export verticals. His earlier career includes impactful IT leadership roles at AWL Agri Business Limited, Olam, Tata Motors, Subros Limited, and Minosha Print Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Across these organisations, Rakesh has built deep expertise in digital transformation, ERP and SAP ecosystems, IT governance, business intelligence, and large-scale IT operations, consistently shaping technology as a strategic enabler of business growth.
LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakesh-khetan/
2026: Strengthening India’s Digital Leadership Landscape
these digital leadership appointments in India underscore a powerful shift: enterprises are prioritising seasoned technology leaders who can drive transformation, secure digital ecosystems, and build resilient organisations in an increasingly complex environment.
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