Cybersecurity and Privacy

Aniruddha Kadkol

Executive Director, Cyber Security

Aniruddha works closely across automotive lifecycle teams to simplify cybersecurity integration into their work streams. Visualising risks in complex areas is one of the key areas he works on through PwC’s Cyber Experience centre.

Ankit Virmani

Partner, Cyber Security

Ankit has expertise in cybersecurity and data protection to empower clients in the TMT and services sectors, with a focus on helping clients navigate the complexities of the digital landscape through large-scale cybersecurity transformation programs. Specialising in cyber strategy and governance, cyber third-party risk management, and cyber managed services, he ensures robust protection and resilience by adhering to industry frameworks and best practices.

With extensive experience managing large teams internally and for clients, he orchestrates the delivery of comprehensive mandates that assist CXOs in maturing their cybersecurity portfolios.

Avinash Iyer

Partner, Cyber Security

Avinash is renowned for his expertise in IT risk management and data privacy, partnering with top cyber and risk experts in GCCs. He delivers cutting-edge application risk assessments and ensures superior risk and regulatory compliance. He’s committed to enhancing resilience and fortifying cybersecurity strategies.

Chirag Shah

Partner, Cyber Security

With 20 years of experience in cybersecurity across diverse industries, Chirag serves as a trusted advisor to senior executives and board members, advising on optimal risk management strategies and evolving cyber landscape. His expertise encompasses IDAM, security maturity assessments, technology risk management, third-party vendor risk management, business continuity management, ISO 27001 implementation and large program management.

He has successfully led large in-house and vendor teams across the APAC, NA and EMEA regions, establishing new practices in IDAM, application development and managed services for major captive centres.

Manu Dwivedi

Partner, Cyber Security, Risk Markets & Risk GCC Leader

As the Business Segments and GCC Leader, Manu excels in driving strategic cyber initiatives across GCCs, cyber risk PMO and cyber transformation. His expertise empowers organisations to navigate complex digital landscapes, delivering tailored solutions that enhance security and resilience. Manu’s leadership ensures that clients achieve their business objectives with robust cybersecurity frameworks, fostering innovation and excellence across diverse industries.

Prashant Mehendru

Partner, Cyber Security

With a specialisation in managed security services, cyber architecture, cyber technology implementation and security testing, Prashant excels in providing cybersecurity expertise across diverse industries.

He offers strategic guidance to organisations, helping them build robust security infrastructures and streamline technology deployments. By focusing on tailored security solutions, Prashant assists clients in fortifying their defences and ensuring compliance with industry standards. His expertise empowers organisations to confidently tackle evolving cyber threats and safeguard their critical assets in the digital era.

Praveen Sasidharan

Partner, Cyber Security

Praveen has extensive experience within the manufacturing and automotive industries, engaging with clients in both GCCs and the domestic market.

He has provided strategic guidance to senior executives at many global leading enterprises – assisting them with small, strategic engagements as well as large-scale delivery projects. His contributions have enabled these organisations to deliver value, stay compliant, avoid cyber risk and spearhead innovation.

Preetam Hazarika

Partner, Cyber Security

Preetam’s expertise covers cybersecurity strategy, attack and penetration, cloud security, DevSecOps, infrastructure protection, and third-party risk management. He adeptly navigates complex challenges, crafting comprehensive solutions that protect organisations from evolving cyber threats.

Rahul Aggarwal

Partner, Cyber Security

With a specialisation in managed security services, cyber architecture, cyber technology implementation and security testing, Prashant excels in providing cybersecurity expertise across diverse industries.

Rahul spearheads the government sectors for PwC India’s Risk Consulting division, where he plays a pivotal role on the leadership team. He is instrumental in driving the people agenda for a dynamic team of over 4,000 professionals in Risk Consulting.

Rahul has been at the forefront of advising clients on their cybersecurity strategies across the public, manufacturing and telecom sectors, helping them navigate complex challenges and enhance their digital resilience.

Rajesh Huddar

Executive Director, Cyber Security

Rajesh is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge cybersecurity services to the pharma, healthcare, retail and consumer sectors, managing long-term engagements across diverse industries. His integrated approach includes managed cyber services, such as SOC operations, security solutions such DLP, XDR, and PIM/PAM, ensuring holistic security monitoring and management services.

His expertise also covers areas such as cyber strategy and governance, third-party risk management, vulnerability management, cyber due diligence, data governance and privacy. His exceptional ability to engage with clients allows him and his team to craft tailored solutions that precisely address their specific requirements.

Ravi Prakash Ananthapadmanabha

Executive Director, Cyber Security

Renowned for his innovative strategies in cybersecurity, Ravi specialises in TMT cyber and cyber technology implementation within the TMT sector. He delivers strategic solutions by collaborating with clients to implement advanced technologies and refine security frameworks, ensuring robust defences against cyber threats. Through customised strategies, Ravi helps organisations achieve industry compliance and protect critical assets, empowering them to confidently navigate the digital landscape.

Raviraja Rao

Partner, Cyber Security

Ravi is renowned for crafting strategic, business-driven security solutions across identity and access management, data security, IT governance, risk and compliance (GRC), OT/IoT security, and cyber defence. He excels at seamlessly integrating cybersecurity into the digital transformation journeys of GCCs within the manufacturing and technology sectors. He leads transformative security programmes with a focus on innovation and simplification that enhance resilience, foster trust and accelerate business outcomes.

Sangram Gayal

Partner, Cyber Security

Sangram is a dedicated cyber partner focusing on financial services and manufacturing clients. Spearheading strategic transformation projects and established global operations centres, his extensive experience includes collaborating with Fortune 500 companies, GCCs and Indian conglomerates on technology, security, and matters of risk and regulation.

His core competencies include building and scaling businesses, operational leadership and excellence, technology and cyber strategy, IT governance, as well as government and regulatory engagement.

Shah Amber

Executive Director, Cyber Security

With focus on the financial services sector, Amber specialises in developing and implementing comprehensive cyber strategies and governance frameworks. With a passion for data protection philosophies and expertise in GRC automation, he is committed to enhancing security postures for organisations.

Shashikant Pathak

Partner, Cyber Security

He empowers CXOs by providing strategic insights in cyber third-party risk management, manufacturing, cyber due-diligence, and cyber portfolio rationalisation and benchmarking. With a focus on enhancing cybersecurity frameworks, he collaborates with executives to strengthen defences and drive business resilience.

By aligning cybersecurity strategies with organisational goals, he ensures robust protection against evolving threats, facilitating sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Siddharth Vishwanath

Partner, Cyber Security, Advisory Markets Leader

With a specialisation in cyber transformation and due diligence, Siddharth excels in providing cybersecurity expertise to the financial services sector and private equity. He provides strategic guidance to organisations, helping them navigate complex cybersecurity landscapes and enhance their digital resilience.

Sricharan Saripalli

Partner, Cyber Security

Sricharan is a distinguished cybersecurity architect with a focus on cyber engineering and architecture and cloud security. He leverages his deep technical expertise to design robust security frameworks that safeguard digital assets against sophisticated threats. By crafting customised strategies, he ensures compliance with industry standards and fortifies cloud infrastructures, enabling organisations to be resilient and adapt to the evolving cyber landscape.

Suresh Ramamurthy

Executive Director, Cyber Security

Skilled in converting SaaS-based security software to Global System Integrator (SI) and developing managed services offerings, he also excels in business planning, program management, solutions development, security software sales, enterprise architecture and consulting.

Terence Gomes

Partner, Cyber Security

Terrence is renowned for his expertise in cyber product implementation, specialising in solutions from Microsoft, Google and Palo Alto within the telecom sector. He collaborates with clients to deploy cutting-edge technologies and enhance security measures, ensuring robust defences against cyber threats. Through tailored strategies, he assists organisations in achieving compliance with industry standards and safeguarding critical assets, empowering them to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape confidently.

Unnikrishnan P

Partner, Cyber Security

Unnikrishnan is a distinguished cybersecurity specialist with deep expertise in GCCs and financial services cyber. He excels in navigating complex cyber risks and regulatory landscapes, providing strategic guidance to enhance organisational resilience and compliance.

Venkat Iyer

Partner, Cyber Security

Venkat’s global experience includes leading diverse teams across the US, Australia, and the UK, and overseeing projects in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa.

His background spans consulting, product development and implementations, with sectoral insights in captives, financial services, healthcare, technology, oil and gas, and retail.

As a founder of multiple tech startups, Venkat embodies entrepreneurial spirit and innovation. His leadership is defined by strategic risk management and a commitment to advancing digital resilience globally.

Venkat Nippani

Partner, Cyber Security

Venkat is a cybersecurity expert known for his strategic approach in addressing challenges unique to GCCs and the pharma and healthcare sectors.

By developing bespoke cybersecurity strategies, Venkat helps clients safeguard their critical assets while driving their business objectives forward. His commitment to innovation ensures that organisations stay ahead of evolving threats in the digital landscape, maintaining a proactive stance in their cybersecurity measures.

Vikram Jeet Singh

Partner, Cyber Security

Vikram is a trusted advisor in the data trust domain, dedicated to ensuring secure and transparent data usage throughout its lifecycle. His expertise includes governance, discovery, classification, protection, privacy principles alignment and implementing comprehensive enterprise controls.

He collaborates with leading original equipment manufacturers to deliver innovative, tech-driven solutions that are both sustainable and expertly managed.

Vivek Rawell

Executive Director, Cyber Security

Vivek brings extensive expertise in financial services. His specialisation includes regulatory compliance, cyber security governance, metrics development, IT outsourcing, and network and security architecture for data centres and cloud, cyber maturity assessments, process re-engineering, third-party risk management, and solution optimisation.

With vast cross-sector experience, he guides clients in solving complex technical challenges while crafting innovative strategies to mitigate cyber risks.

Vivek Venugopal

Executive Director, Cyber Security

Vivek excels in crafting innovative cybersecurity solutions tailored to diverse sectors, particularly in automotive and industrial domains. He collaborates with teams comprising consultants and analysts to ensure robust protection and implement cutting-edge security measures.

His expertise includes critical systems protection, connected vehicle security, cyber strategy development, security tool engineering and deployment design, security analytics, and cybersecurity centre implementation.