GMR Group

Lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy across a diversified infrastructure group operating airports, energy, and critical infrastructure platforms in India and international markets. Accountable for protecting 95% of enterprise revenue and 11,000+ employees across IT and OT environments. Reporting to the Group Chief Information & Digital Officer and Risk Committee; regular presenter to the Board and Audit Committee on cyber risk posture, resilience strategy, and regulatory readiness. Enterprise Impact: • Scaled cyber investment from ₹7 Cr to ₹35 Cr through risk-based prioritization • Led response to ransomware and nation-state cyber incidents; established enterprise cyber war-room governance • Reduced MTTR to <1 hour through SOC modernization and automation • Achieved 100% cloud security governance coverage • Institutionalized third-party cyber risk oversight covering 70–80% of critical vendors • Delivered 30% tooling rationalization savings • Negotiated improved cyber insurance coverage (11% premium reduction) • Maintained zero major cyber audit findings • Integrated cyber resilience metrics into ESG reporting

With over 24 years of experience, I serve as Corporate Chairman, overseeing Group Finance, Corporate Strategy, Sports, and Airport Land Development. As MD & CEO of GMR Airports Infrastructure Limited, I lead one of the world's largest private airport developers, managing a portfolio with a capacity exceeding 350 million passengers annually. As an advocate for sports development, I chair the group’s sports vertical, overseeing investments in multiple franchises across cricket, kabaddi, and kho kho, with a total value exceeding USD 500 million. A member of the Young Global Leaders Class of 2015 and the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), I am committed to innovation and transformative investment strategies. I am passionate about fostering new business ventures in warehousing, logistics, and data centers, and I am dedicated to driving growth while navigating challenges in a rapidly evolving landscape.