Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.

As Group CISO for ABFRL & ABLBL, leading enterprise-wide cybersecurity, privacy, AI security, and digital trust transformation across retail, e-commerce, cloud, and corporate ecosystems. Spearheading cyber strategy, Zero Trust, cloud security, DPDP compliance, identity security, DevSecOps, AI governance, secure GenAI adoption, cyber resilience, and risk management programs while strengthening governance through ISO 27001, NIST, and CERT-In alignment. Driving security modernization, technology consolidation, operational excellence, cyber maturity enhancement, and next-generation security capabilities to protect critical business platforms, customer data, intellectual property, and brand reputation while enabling secure digital growth, innovation, and responsible AI adoption.

Naresh’s exceptional leadership has yielded a significant impact in ABFRL Re-Earth sustainability journey. With his nuanced understanding of the intricacies of the sector and rich experience in product development, innovation, global sourcing, process improvement and business excellence, he has transformed the organization’s sustainability strategy in brand portfolio, facilities and supply chain, bringing it on par with the latest global trends and industry best practices. Naresh is fulcrum in devising a tailor-made sustainability program with a vision to ‘give back more what we take from the ecosystem’. He has been leading the sustainability agenda and ESG performance improvement to the next level of Re-Earth sustainability journey. As part of ABFRL Man-com team (Apex Management Committee), Naresh has been instrumental in driving transformative business strategy and growth. His strategic vision and innovative approach to sustainable practices has resulted in tangible improvements. Naresh believes, innovation and digitization is fueling industry defining transformation towards sustainable growth, net zero and circular business transition. Over the years, he has sustained the focus in fostering the innovation and excellence culture across the fashion value chain. Over the years, he has managed several strategic collaborations around circular economy, sustainable fashion, vendor improvement programs, enhanced quality management as part of product stewardship initiatives and with an Entrepreneurial vision focused on I. Expansion of market segments and foray into new markets through sustainable products and business practices II. Providing an environment to enable the human resource to collaborate, grow and deliver outstanding results III. Creating sustainable value to stakeholders, customers and organization